One of the most romanticised and written-about regions of Europe, the South of France brings together history, ancient and modern, stunning scenery, the unparalleled elegance of Cannes and St Tropez, and the raw, energetic pulse of Marseille. There are remote villages, forgotten churches and vast cloudless skies; there are legendary restaurants and blue-chip casinos; there are vibrant quaysides and backstreet city bars; and no one can take you closer to the action than Time Out_s team of expert resident writers. Fluent in the language, tuned into the people and politics of the sun-drenched South, they will guide you across the map, from the Alps to sea level, not missing a trick along the way.2006 EVENTSCannes Film Festival, May 2006, Cannes, www.festival-cannes.frMonaco Grand Prix, May 2006 Monte Carlo