Socialite Paris Hilton has sparked rumours that she is dating multi-millionaire Joe Fournier after they were spotted getting cosy at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival.

While sources said the bond between them was just "casual", Hilton and Fournier have been seeing each other for a few months. Both of them were said to be partying in Cannes and staying at the Carlton hotel here.

Paris remained coy when being asked about the nature of her relationship with Fournier.

"I love British guys. I miss my dogs, though. My bed feels so empty without them. They are better than any man. When I have come with boyfriends before they have always obstructed me from having fun," Hilton told mirror.co.uk.

"Now I feel really free, I do what I want, when I want. I love British guys. I'm with my girlfriend here -- we are wing ladies to each other. You know, I am a real lady. I can't just let any man in my bed," she went on.