Ferretti Yachts will introduce at the Festival de la Plaisance of Cannes 2009 the new Ferretti 560, which represents the “yachts (r)evolution” conceived to experience a new feeling of life on board.

Through this new model the shipyard aims to consolidate and continue the evolution process of flying bridge range under 63 feet.

This renewal in the last two years involved the launch of new yachts that became “icons” of innovation in design, like Ferretti 470, Ferretti 510 and Ferretti 592.

Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre inaugurated its third boutique in France with the opening of its Cannes location last week. This is also the 28th Jaeger-LeCoultre location worldwide.

The collections are presented within an interior design with a display concept reflecting the Art Deco spirit and playing on symmetry, geometry and pure lines.

Subtly graded shades of ochre are associated with authentic materials such as leather, American walnut wood, steel and slate.

Austrian director Michael Haneke won the Palme d’Or (Golden Palm) for best picture at the Cannes film festival on Sunday for “The White Ribbon,” his eerie exploration of the roots of Nazi terror.

Since 1954, the award has been annually given to the Director of the best film presented at the festival.

The Palme d’or 2009 has been created by Chopard and it reminds of the coat of arms of the city of Cannes.

Luxury yachts and boats are moored in the port of Cannes. The 62nd Cannes Film Festival runs from May 13-24. Reuters

Plan your trip to the French Riviera with The LEAD Guide that details a very selective inventory of prestigious and unusual locations (hotels, restaurants, spas, art galleries and art villas, etc) of the French Côte d’Azur.

Published by a non-profit student enterprise – affiliated to the CERAM Business School of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, France – the LEAD Guide is available in the private lounges of the Côte d’Azur Airports (Nice, Cannes and St Tropez).

It will also be sent to the exclusive yacht brokers, prestigious limousine and car renting agencies, outstanding golf resorts and renowned luxury real estate agencies around the area.

Résidence Supérieur is an extreme luxury concept designed by internationally known lifestyle designer Richard Nilsson, located on the French Riviera in Cannes.

The concept include super sports cars, private jets, yachts, butlers, chefs, bodyguards and basically any other service you may wish for.

Guests can get access to an exclusive car fleet, regularly updated, which today consists of a Wiesmann Roadster, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Mercedes S-Class.

This villa is located in beautiful, spacious enclosed grounds (3,900 m 2). It has 450 m2 of floor space and has 4 luxury bedrooms and a garden house.