The past year has been a hard one.

But Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones look relaxed and content as they enjoy a European break together.

The Oscar-winning actress' happy demeanour indicates she has put the recent stress behind her.

The Hollywood couple were snapped on Thursday leaving their speed boat - on route to dine with popstar Bon Jovi and his wife on the Cote d’Azur.

They are in the middle of a month-long holiday after an emotional few months, during which Catherine revealed she was battling bipolar disorder.

Her anouncement came shortly after Michael received the all-clear from throat cancer.

Their two children, Dylan, 11, and eight-year-old Carys, have joined them on their trip.

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