Monaco, "The Rock," is a tiny sovereign city-state on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Famous for Prince Rainier's marriage to Grace Kelly, it draws the elite to events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Its history lives in the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp. Modern towers and Renzo Piano's sea-built Mareterra district point to the future. Time seems to stand still here.

Portofino, a jewel on Italy's Ligurian coast, is a picturesque harbor village known for its colorful facades and serene beauty. In the 1950s and '60s, it became a hideaway for Hollywood icons and European aristocracy, including the Windsors, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Clark Gable. Highlights include Castello Brown, San Giorgio Church, and the relaxed Piazzetta, where glamour meets tranquility.

1955: And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot, and Saint-Tropez. The film's success made BB a myth and the village a legend. Royals, artists, writers, and stars soon flocked there. "Saint-Trop'" became the heart of laid-back chic, loved for its beaches, old port, narrow streets, Place des Lices pétanque, the Voiles regatta, Sénéquier coffee, and its iconic sandals. Trends change; Saint-Tropez endures as a way of life.

Monaco, "The Rock," is a tiny sovereign city-state on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Famous for Prince Rainier's marriage to Grace Kelly, it draws the elite to events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Its history lives in the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp. Modern towers and Renzo Piano's sea-built Mareterra district point to the future. Time seems to stand still here.