Guests have started arriving in the south of France for James Packer's wedding to Erica Baxter.Australia's richest man and his fiancee have left the region and gone travelling in Europe, ahead of their nuptials on Wednesday, in the French Riviera.Packer's luxury yacht, the 'Arctic P', is off the coast of Cannes and is set to host the ceremony.

Preparations for the six million dollar party have been underway for the past week.Prince has also been spotted at Nice Airport, sparking rumours he'll be the guest singer.

Family and friends will spend the next few days, enjoying low-key celebrations on land and the water under close watch of the paparazzi.