The Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes, France just became one of my favorite streets to shop. Boulevard de la Croisette is a mere 3 km lined with premiere shops, hotels, restaurants and casinos. Oh and it happens to run along the Mediterranean Sea and overlooks hundreds of fabulous yachts. It is so beautiful, quaint and special - it's almost too perfect! 

The premiere designer shops are small box-like stand alone stores. I have never seen a shopping district like this before. Premiere designer stores are usually very large and impressive from the street view, but the stores in Cannes were small and quaint. Even more surprising was the service I received from the sales personal (and store security); everyone was friendly! This is not common in most premiere designer stores. The sales people at Louis Vuitton and Fendi were welcoming, attentive and provided exceptional service. It makes your shopping experience so much better when people treat you nicely - and you're more likely to return to that location in the future *something all sales personnel should keep in mind. 

I always visit the premiere designer district in every city, even if only for a coffee and to watch the shoppers go by. The Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes has left an impression on me - I'm already talking about visiting again next summer!