Sylvester Stallone looks every inch the Hollywood hardman as he touches down in Nice for his 70th birthday celebrations with his family in tow

He's set to celebrate his 70th birthday on Wednesday.

And Hollywood veteran Sylvester Stallone was kicking things off in style with a family holiday in the South of France, touching down at Nice airport on Tuesday afternoon.

The Rocky legend looked in great spirits as his laid-back getaway got underway, leading the way as he left the terminal alongside his loved ones.

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Arriving in style: Sylvester Stallone was in great spirits as he touched down in the South of France, arriving at Nice airport on Tuesday afternoon

Arriving in style: Sylvester Stallone was in great spirits as he touched down in the South of France, arriving at Nice airport on Tuesday afternoon

Stallone was clad in a simple sportswear ensemble for his travels, pairing tracksuit bottoms with a black T-shirt and a white zip-up top.

He was dressed for comfort, donning a pair of silver trainers and wearing a large black bag slung over one shoulder.

His glamorous wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, accompanied him, as did his stunning daughters Sophia, Sistene, and Scarlet. 

Comfort first: Stallone was clad in a simple sportswear ensemble for his travels, pairing tracksuit bottoms with a black T-shirt and a white zip-up top

Comfort first: Stallone was clad in a simple sportswear ensemble for his travels, pairing tracksuit bottoms with a black T-shirt and a white zip-up top

Entourage: The Hollywood veteran was joined by his glamorous wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, (second from left) and his daughters Sophia, Sistene, and Scarlet (left)

Entourage: The Hollywood veteran was joined by his glamorous wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, (second from left) and his daughters Sophia, Sistene, and Scarlet (left)

Keeping it casual: Sophia was dressed down in a pair of ripped jeans and a white T-shirt
Keeping it casual: Sophia was dressed down in a pair of ripped jeans and a white T-shirt

Keeping it casual: Sophia was dressed down in a pair of ripped jeans and a white T-shirt

The previous evening, Stallone was seen jetting out of Los Angeles International Airport with his wife and children.

Just two days before he's set to see in his 70th birthday on Wednesday, the star looked elated as he strolled alongside his nearest and dearest.

He added a movie star touch to his ensemble with a slick pair of sunglasses as he walked a few steps behind his wife, who wowed in a low-cut peach sweater with white skinny jeans. 

Making his grand arrival: Stallone was dressed for comfort, donning a pair of silver trainers and wearing a large black bag slung over one shoulder

Making his grand arrival: Stallone was dressed for comfort, donning a pair of silver trainers and wearing a large black bag slung over one shoulder

Kicking back: The action star was preparing for a week of sun, surf and family time 

Kicking back: The action star was preparing for a week of sun, surf and family time 

Waiting for their ride: The group hung around outside the terminal before jetting off to their accommodation 

Waiting for their ride: The group hung around outside the terminal before jetting off to their accommodation 

Glamorous as ever: Jennifer (left) looked lovely in a pair of white jeans and a blush knit 

Glamorous as ever: Jennifer (left) looked lovely in a pair of white jeans and a blush knit 

With her golden tresses resting about her shoulders, Jennifer kept everything in order as she hauled a black carry-on case and toted her family's stack of passports, stuffed with boarding passes. 

His daughters also looked the part, stepping out in a variety of casually cool gear and stylish shades as they prepared for their international departure - and undoubted celebrations.

During an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' chat show in April, the actor admitted that his wife and daughters were most definitely the ones who ruled the roost at home. 

'I basically just keep my mouth shut and don't cause waves,' Sylvester said with a blush spreading across his face. 

Jet-setters: The previous evening, Sylvester was seen arriving at Los Angeles International Airport with his loved ones 

Jet-setters: The previous evening, Sylvester was seen arriving at Los Angeles International Airport with his loved ones 

Celebration! The family made their way through the terminal ahead of jetting out for Sylvester's 70th birthday

Celebration! The family made their way through the terminal ahead of jetting out for Sylvester's 70th birthday

Stunning: Jennifer looked stunning in a pink top with white skinny jeans
Casually cool: Sylvester opted to wear a white tracksuit with a black T-shirt

Cool: Jennifer looked stunning in a pink top with white skinny jeans, while Sylvester opted for a white tracksuit

Birthday boy: Sylvester is set to celebrate his milestone 70th birthday with his family on Wednesday

Birthday boy: Sylvester is set to celebrate his milestone 70th birthday with his family on Wednesday

Ellen couldn't resist telling Sly he was 'the sweetest guy I have ever me,' and added, 'I mean I just fell in love with you when I met you.'

He cooed of his wife: 'Again, she's fantastic, but it's all women. Women rule... Even the dogs they're female and the one male's been neutered.'

Still, the actor who played Rocky Balboa and John Rambo conceded that there are times when he'd just like to hang out in a more male-dominated environment.

He said with a laugh: 'I just sit there, I'd love to hang out with someone, you know what I mean. I just sit there and just watch the leaves fall off the tree of my life.' 

She's in control! Pretty Jennifer toted a stack of her family's passports, stuffed with boarding passes

She's in control! Pretty Jennifer toted a stack of her family's passports, stuffed with boarding passes

Rising star: Sylvester's daughter Sistene has recently been enjoying a career as a successful model

Rising star: Sylvester's daughter Sistene has recently been enjoying a career as a successful model

Man of the house: The 69-year-old Creed star recently admitted that the ladies of the house rule the roost

Man of the house: The 69-year-old Creed star recently admitted that the ladies of the house rule the roost

Shade: The photogenic family members all arrived at the terminal sporting fashionable sunglasses

Shade: The photogenic family members all arrived at the terminal sporting fashionable sunglasses

Screen legend: Rambo and Rocky star Sylvester has enjoyed several decades as an actor and action hero

Screen legend: Rambo and Rocky star Sylvester has enjoyed several decades as an actor and action hero

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