Intertitle: "PRESIDENT DESCHANEL had a great reception at Nice during his official tour of the South of France".
Good L/S, taken from the top of a hill, of the beach and sea front at Nice.
L/S of the President and his large entourage walking along the sea front, past palm trees. High angled L/S of a large army parade ground with battalions of troops marching around.
M/S of the President sitting on a throne at the top of some stairs, his entourage of military men and officials surround him. M/S of troops marching on the parade ground carrying flags, some hold the Tricolour.
M/S of the President and his entourage walking in some gardens. M/S of the President standing in front of a line of officers saluting. Various shots of the President and officers inspecting troops standing to attention, some have bicycles beside them.
C/U of the President presenting medals to a row of officers. High angled L/S of troops on bicycles riding in formation. Various shots of soldiers trooping around a parade ground, some are on horseback.
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