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| Cannes Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Considering a Cannes vacation? Not too sure what to expect during a trip to Cannes? If the answer is yes and yes, then there are a few things you should know about this awe-inspiring resort city on the fabulous French Riviera. Cannes is famous for couture, clothing-optional beaches, and the Carlton. And of course, Cannes is the place where Coco Chanel got that famous tan that sparked a worldwide obsession with the deepest, darkest shade one could possibly achieve. But what most people really think of when hear "Cannes" is the star-studded annual Cannes International Film Festival. You will definitely hear less and less about what Cannes is really about and more and more about who's wearing (and not wearing) what to the Cannes International Film Festival during the first half of the year. If you must go during festival time (or if you want to), be prepared for plenty of flashing cameras, celebrities galore, controlled chaos, and no vacancy signs at the Carlton, Hotel Martinez, and just about any other hotel or Chateau from Cannes to Nice and beyond. Also, you will have a tough time getting into many Cannes restaurants during this time as well and your chances of getting into a screening are nearly nearly zero percent. If you can avoid taking a Cannes vacation during this time, great! When the town isn't so focused on celebrities and film, you can enjoy everything Cannes has to offer to the very fullest - and then some. Cannes enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate year around, so with the exception of the mid-May, when the Cannes International Film Festival takes place, anytime is a good time to go. While you will find plenty of tourists here every single month of the year, summer is the most popular time to go. The beaches, promenades, boutiques, nightclubs, and restaurants are at their peak and people are really just out to have a good time when the temperature is at its hottest. Some of the most popular Cannes activities and attractions include: Plage de la Croisette, Promenade de la Croisette, Iles de Lerins, Musee de la Castre, the old town of Cannes, Ile St. Honorat, the Carlton, and Notre Dame de Bon Voyage to name a few. So, now that you know a bit more about Cannes and what it has to offer, here is a bit of information about getting there. If you're flying, you will arrive at Nice International Airport ( www.nice.aeroport.fr). Nice is roughly 16 miles from Cannes and the drive from the airport is around 30 minutes. Buses from the airport run every 40 minutes daily and visitors can catch a taxi at Gate A1 (Terminal 1) and Gate A3 (Terminal 2). Central Taxi Riviera Nice can be reached by calling +33 04 93 13 78 78. The cost for a taxi ride to the city of Cannes or your Cannes hotel from the airport should be somewhere around: 65EU-70EU ($100US-108US) 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and 67EU-82EU ($104-$127US) 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Another taxi company, that can be found in Canne, is Allo Taxi, +33 04 93 99 90 77, www.taxicannes.fr. Cannes official tourist office, The Office de Tourism, is located at 1 bd. De La Croissette and it can be reached by calling +33 04 93 39 24 53. The official website is www.cannes.com. Tourist information can also be found at Le Cannet Tourist Information Center +33 04 93 45 34 27, www.lecannet.fr, Email: tourisme@lecannet.com. Top Ten Things to Do in Cannes Promenade de la Croisette - Also known as "Boulevard de la Croisette," features upscale shops and boutiques as well as and nightclubs, world-class restaurants and cafes, and scenic (private) beaches. Plage de la Croisette - This is home to Cannes's most magnificent and most expensive beach as well as the areas top hotels. Entrance fees at the Cannes beach range from 15E-22E ($19-$34 US) and it includes lounges, mattresses, use of the showers, parasols, and a snack kiosks. The beach also offers easy access to beaches that allow you to dine in your bathing suit. Cannes Beach made the Forbes "Top Ten Topless Beaches" list in 2007. Plage de la Croisette is between Vieux Port and Port Canto. Ile St-Honorat - Sunbathing, strolling, and sightseeing -- Ile St-Honorat offers this and more. The kicker is that this small island -- only one mile long, is the second largest of the Lerins Islands. Points of interest if you want to tour the island include the Abbaye de St-Honorat, home to medieval ruins, early 20th-century ecclesiastical structures, and some 30 Cistercian monks. Visitors can also hike through the islands pine forests. FYI: Smoking is not allowed on the island. Musee de la Castre - Open since 1952, Musee de la Castre features everything from Mediterranean artifacts from Egypt, Greece, Syria, and Rome, and primitive art from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, to musical instruments from around the world and 19th-century Cannes landscapes. Address: Le Suquet, Cannes, Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Ph: +33 04 93 38 55 26 La Suquet - La Suquet is the Old Town of Cannes. Built on the site of a Roman military camp, La Suquet is the highest point in Cannes. Here, you will find the 14th-century Tour de Suquet or "Lord's Tower," as well as the 12th century Chapel of St. Anne. La Suquet offers spectacular views of La Croisette and most locals say it's the perfect place for a stroll on a sunny summer day. Ile Ste-Marguerite -- Home of Musee de la Mer, Ile Ste-Marguerite has plenty of sites to see and numerous recreational opportunities. Musee de la Mer highlights artifacts, paintings, mosaics, and ceramics as well as artifacts from Arab, Ligurian, and Roman civilizations. Fort Royal, Ph: +33 04 93 38 55 26. Musee de la Mer is open April-September, Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. and October-March, Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. La Palme d'Or - La Palme d'Or is the number one choice for the see and be seen crowd and those with deep pockets. Many celebrities dine here, especially during the International Cannes Film Festival. The restaurant serves the finest modern French cuisine in the region and it also features some of the finest views. The restaurant has terraces overlooking the sea. Location: Hotel Martinez, 73 La Croisette, Ph: +33 04 92 98 74 14. Open Sunday and Tuesday-Friday. Lunch: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. www.hotel-martinez.com Intercontinental Carlton Cannes - The luxurious Intercontinental Carlton Cannes was built in 1911 and it is not only the most popular place to stay in Cannes, it is also a major tourist attraction. The exterior features are absolutely magnificent with twin gray domes and the design style of the Belle Epoque period. Once inside, visitors will find a grand entrances, elaborate rooms, and the popular waterfront balconies -- available in the most expensive rooms in the hotel located on the upper floors. Onsite, visitors will also find a variety of upscale restaurants, bars, and cocktail lounges. Tours are available. 58 BD. La Croisette, BP 155, Ph: +33 04 93 06 40 06. www.ichotelsgroup.com Notre Dame de Bon Voyage - This 1879 church is probably the most notable church in Cannes. The faux gothic style is a sight in itself as well as the entrance designed by artist Roger Capron. Location: Square Merimee, Cannes, Ph: +33 04 93 39 16 22. Festival de Cannes (International Cannes Film Festival) - The International Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1946, needs no introduction. This is the oldest and most prestigious film festival in the world and the star-studded event takes place every year during the month of May. Contact: 3, rue Amelie, 75007, Paris - France, Ph: +33 01 53 59 61 00, E-mail: festival@festival-cannes.fr, www.festival-cannes.fr ______Sights Edit This Sure Cannes has lots of eye candy on its beaches and "boulevards," but during your Cannes vacation, you will discover that this upscale city also has other sights worth exploring such as churches, hotels, islands, museums, monuments, Cannes hotels, shopping streets, and more. Continue reading through the listings to learn about some of the most popular sights to visit in Cannes! Contributors June 02, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Sight] Ile Ste-Marguerite Edit This Home of Musee de la Mer, Ile Ste-Marguerite has plenty of sites to see and numerous recreational opportunities. Musee de la Mer highlights artifacts, paintings, mosaics, and ceramics as well as artifacts from Arab, Ligurian, and Roman civilizations. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 38 55 26 openingHours: April-September Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., October-March Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. address: Fort Royal Musee de la Castre Edit This Open since 1952, Musee de la Castre features everything from Mediterranean artifacts from Egypt, Greece, Syria, and Rome, and primitive art from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, to musical instruments from around the world and 19th-century Cannes landscapes. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 38 55 26 address: Le Suquet, Cannes Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Notre Dame de Bon Voyage Edit This This 1879 church is probably the most notable church in Cannes. The faux gothic style is a sight in itself as well as the entrance designed by artist Roger Capron. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 39 16 22 address: quare Merimee, Cannes Ile St-Honorat Edit This Sunbathing, strolling, and sightseeing -- Ile St-Honorat offers this and more. The kicker is that this small island -- only one mile long, is the second largest of the Lerins Islands. Points of interest if you want to tour the island include the Abbaye de St-Honorat, home to medieval ruins, early 20th-century ecclesiastical structures, and some 30 Cistercian monks. Visitors can also hike through the islands pine forests. FYI: Smoking is not allowed on the island. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ile St-Honorat Plage de la Croisette Edit This This is home to Cannes's most magnificent and most expensive beach as well as the areas top hotels. Entrance fees at the Cannes beach range from 15E-22E ($19-$34 US) and it includes lounges, mattresses, use of the showers, parasols, and a snack kiosks. The beach also offers easy access to beaches that allow you to dine in your bathing suit. Cannes beach made the Forbes "Top Ten Topless Beaches" list in 2007. Plage de la Croisette is between Vieux Port and Port Canto. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Between Vieux Port and Port Canto ___________Getting Around Edit This The only public transportation system in Cannes is the bus system. During your Cannes vacation, you can opt for Cannes's efficient bus system (the easiest and cheapest form of transportation), you can drive or you can use a number of taxi services. Try Allo Taxi, +33 04 93 99 90 77, www.taxicannes.fr. Bus companies include: Bus Azur (+33 04 93 39 18 71), STU de Cannes Bus Azur (+33 04 93 45 20 08), Beltrame (+33 04 93 49 60 90), and CTM Cannes La Bocca (+33 04 93 90 92 92). Most buses run every 15 minutes and you can buy tickets on the bus or at a bus station. One ticket costs 1.50EU, a book of ten costs 8.30EU, and a weekly pass costs 9.20EU. Just about every major rental car company can be found at Nice International Airport and weekly rental rates average around 200EU per week or $310US. _______Getting There Edit This If you're flying to France, you will arrive at Nice International Airport (www.nice.aeroport.fr). Nice is roughly 16 miles from Cannes and the drive from the airport is around 30 minutes. Buses from the airport run every 40 minutes daily and visitors can catch a taxi at Gate A1 (Terminal 1) and Gate A3 (Terminal 2). Central Taxi Riviera Nice and it can be reached by calling +33 04 93 13 78 78. The cost for a taxi ride to the city of Cannes or your Cannes hotel from the airport should be somewhere around: 65EU-70EU ($100US-108US) 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and 67EU-82EU ($104-$127US) 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Another taxi company, that can be found in Canne, is Allo Taxi, +33 04 93 99 90 77, www.taxicannes.fr. Cannes official tourist office, The Office de Tourism, is located at 1 bd. De La Croissette and it can be reached by calling +33 04 93 39 24 53. The official website is www.cannes.com. Tourist information can also be found at Le Cannet Tourist Information Center +33 04 93 45 34 27, www.lecannet.fr, Email: tourisme@lecannet.com. ________Day Trips Edit This Cannes is so close to so many cities along the French Riviera that the only problem you will have with taking a day trip during your Cannes vacation is deciding where to go! Cannes is only 47 miles from St-Tropez, 5 miles from La Napoule-Plage, 16 miles from Nice, 5 miles from Mougins, 11 miles from Grasse, 4 miles from Golfe-Juan & Vallauris, and the list goes on and on! Chances are, your Cannes trip will last for several weeks or more, so if you plan accordingly, you should be able to visit a good number of spectacular surrounding cities in a short amount of time. Continue reading through the listings to find out about some of the top Cannes day trips. Contributors June 02, 2008 change by mcburton [Add Day Trip] Ile Ste-Marguerite & Musee de la Mer Edit This Home of Musee de la Mer, the island - Ile Ste-Marguerite, has plenty of sites to explore and numerous recreational opportunities. Musee de la Mer highlights artifacts, paintings, mosaics, and ceramics as well as artifacts from Arab, Ligurian, and Roman civilizations. As soon as you leave the dock, you can begin a walking tour to the different sites on the island. Signs will lead the way. Musee de la Mer is open April-September, Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. and October-March, Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 38 55 26 address: Fort Royal ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This One would think that clubs would be the most popular Cannes activity after dark -- but it's not. This is not to say that the Cannes club scene isn't hot -- it certainly is. But, the people of Cannes would much rather hit a casino than a dance club. At least this is what we've heard. Cannes has a number of world-class casinos such as Palm Beach Casino (www.lepalmbeach.com) and the veteran Casino Croisette (www.lucienbarriere.com), as well as some of the hippest clubs in France such as Le Life (22 rue Mace) and swank bars such as Bar des Stars in the Hotel Majestic Barriere (14 La Croisette). One thing to keep in mind when visiting "pretty people" nightclubs, bars or lounges and any casino -- dress the part or you won't get in. Contributors June 02, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Entertainment place] Whatnut's Edit This If you want to dance all night to garage, disco, house and/or electronic music, then head over to 7 Rue Marceau to Whatnut's Bal-Room. This pulsating club features two spacious dance floors, free admission, and moderately priced drinks - compared to other dance clubs. This popular nightclub is open until 5:00 a.m. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 68 60 58 address: 7 Rue Marceau __________Things to do Edit This Cannes enjoys a Mediterranean climate year around, so there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to be enjoyed every day of the year. During your Cannes vacation you can expect to spend your days sunbathing or exploring shops and museums and your nights dining at a top Cannes restaurant or dancing at a nightclub. Check out the listings on this page to read about some of the top things to do in and around Cannes. Contributors June 02, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Activity] ASLM Tennis Municipal de la Bastide Edit This Try any number of City of Cannes tennis courts in the area: ASLM Tennis Municipal de la Bastide and ASLM Tennis Municipal Aerodrome. ASLM Tennis Municipal de la Bastide is located at 220 av. Francis Tonner and ASLM Tennis Municipal Aerodrome can be found at Aerodrome de Cannes Mandelieu. (+33 04 93 47 29 33) Courts are either synthetic or clay-topped. Hourly rates depend on type of court and time you plan to play, so inquire within. type: Tennis World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 47 29 33 address: 220 av. Francis Tonner Plage de la Croisette Edit This This is home to Cannes's most magnificent and most expensive beach as well as the areas top hotels. Entrance fees at the Cannes beach range from 15E-22E ($19-$34 US) and it includes lounges, mattresses, use of the showers, parasols, and a snack kiosks. The beach also offers easy access to beaches that allow you to dine in your bathing suit. Cannes Beach made the Forbes "Top Ten Topless Beaches" list in 2007. Plage de la Croisette is between Vieux Port and Port Canto. type: Going to the Beach World66 rating: [rate it] address: Between Vieux Port and Port Canto Ile St-Honorat Edit This Sunbathing, strolling, and sightseeing -- Ile St-Honorat offers this and more. The kicker is that this small island -- only one mile long, is the second largest of the Lerins Islands. Points of interest if you want to tour the island include the Abbaye de St-Honorat, home to medieval ruins, early 20th-century ecclesiastical structures, and some 30 Cistercian monks. Visitors can also hike through the islands pine forests. FYI: Smoking is not allowed on the island. type: Trekking World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ile St-Honorat Country Club de Cannes-Mougins Edit This This internationally recognized golf course has been around since 1926. The 6312m, par-72 course features English architecture, two forests, olive trees and cypresses, rivers, and several water hazards. Onsite are a bar, cafeteria, tearoom, and a restaurant. Proof of handicap and reservations are required. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 75 79 13 url: www.golf-cannes-mougins.com address: 175 Avenue du Golf email: golf-cannes-mougins@wanadoo.fr Port Pierre Canto Edit This Interested in sailing on your own or taking a cruise around the harbour to enjoy views across the Bay of Cannes and the Esterel Mountains? Contact Port Pierre Canto for information about boating and cruising opportunities during your Cannes vacation. +33 04 92 18 84 84. type: Sailing World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 92 18 84 84 address: Boulevard de la Croisette Cycles Daniel Edit This What better way to start your day than with a bike ride around Cannes! Well, you won't be riding through the streets of Cannes, of course, but you will find some easy paths between the city and resorts such as the Chateau de la Nopoule, located in the town of Mandelieu. Mandelieu is only 10 minutes (by car) from Cannes. Cycles Daniel rents bicycles (mountain bikes) by the day at a cost of around $20US. type: Cycling World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +33 04 93 99 90 30 address: 2 rue de Pont Romain La Suquet Edit This La Suquet is the Old Town of Cannes. Built on the site of a Roman military camp, La Suquet is the highest point in Cannes. Here, you will find the 14th-century Tour de Suquet or "Lord's Tower," as well as the 12th century Chapel of St. Anne. La Suquet offers spectacular views of La Croisette and most locals say it's the perfect place for a stroll on a sunny summer day. type: Trekking World66 rating: [rate it] address: Old Town of Cannes |
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Cannes ("Canas" in provenzale) è una città di 70.200 abitanti (2005) del sud della Francia, sulla Costa Azzurra.
Geografia [modifica]Si trova nel dipartimento francesce Alpi Marittime e nella regione Provenza-Alpi-Costa Azzurra. Dista circa 31 km da Nizza, 48 da Monaco e 57 dalla frontiera italiana. Questo comune si estende sulla costa azzurra per quasi 9 km e ha alle spalle le Alpi Marittime. Nella parte ovest della città si trovano il comune di Le Cannet e il quartiere La Bocca. Davanti alla città di Cannes sorgono le isole di Lérins: l'Isola di Saint Honorat e di Sainte Marguerite.
Quartieri [modifica]La Bocca La - Bocca è uno dei principali quartieri di Cannes, è situato a 3,5 km ad Ovest del centro città .
Evoluzione demografica [modifica]Cultura [modifica]È famosa per il suo boulevard, la Croisette. È sede del famoso ed omonimo Festival cinematografico.
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| Cannes Tours - Excursions Cannes Tours Guide - TravelPuppy.com Walking tours Guided two-hour walking tours leave every Wednesday at 1430 hrs from the Tourist Information Office, Palais des Festivals, Esplanade Georges Pompidou (telephone number: (04) 9339 2453). These cost €7 and take in the Old Town (Suquet), the old port, rue d’Antibes and La Croisette. The most rewarding nature trails are to be found on the Lérins Islands. In the summer season, the Office National des Forêts (ONF) offers guided tours to the Ile Ste Marguerite. Outside of these times, visitors can follow the signposted botanical trail. Train Tours Les petit trains de la Croisette et du Suquet (telephone number: (06) 1409 4939) depart regularly from the Tourist Office, Palais des Festivals. The Le Suquet (Old Town) tour costs €6 and the La Croisette tour costs €5. Both trips last approx 40 minutes and include a multi-lingual commentary. Self-drive Tours Clearly sign-posted information points along the Route Napoléon recount the progress of Napoleon, after his escape from the Isle of Elba. The Action Nationale des Elus pour la Route Napoléon (telephone number: (04) 9340 1233, fax number: (04) 9340 1233) provides further information. For a Half Day Grasse The world capital of the perfume industry for over 3 centuries, Grasse is situated just 16km (10 miles) from Cannes. Four of its 300 perfume factories and the Musée International de la Parfumerie, 8 place du Cours, are open to the public. August brings the Fête du Jasmin, with a carnival atmosphere and floats of flowers. Other attractions include the fascinating Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence, 2 rue Mirabeau, Amiral de Grasse Museum and the 12th-century cathedral, which contains three Rubens. Rapide-Côte d’Azur buses to Grasse depart from the Cannes train station. The Grasse Tourist Office, Cours Honoré-Cresp (telephone number: (04) 9336 6666, fax number: (04) 9336 8636), provides further information. For a Whole Day Nice 32km (twenty miles) east along the coast, Nice is a museum Mecca. The Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez (telephone number: (04) 9381 0808) displays a rich collection of paintings and sculptures in the artist’s former home. The Musée National Message Biblique, avenue du Dr Ménard (telephone number: (04) 9353 8720) houses the enormous dreamscapes of Marc Chagall. Proud portraits of Napoleon and Josephine, religious art and Flemish and Germanic sculpture are displayed in the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, 65 rue de France (telephone number: (04) 9388 0622), located in the lush turn-of-the-century Palais Masséna. The prestigious Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC), Promenade des Arts (telephone number: (04) 9362 6162) displays French and American works from the 1960s to the present day. The New Museum of Asian Arts has opened at 405 promenade des Anglais (telephone number: (04) 9229 3700). There are direct SNCF trains and Rapide-Côte d’Azur buses to Nice, departing from Cannes train station. Nice Tourism, 5 Promenade des Anglais (telephone number: (08) 9270 7407, fax number, (08) 9214 4803, e-mail: info@nicetourism.com; website: www.nicetourism.com) is open Monday-Saturday 0800-2000 hrs, Sunday 0900-1800 (June-September) and Monday-Saturday 0900-1800 hrs (October-May). |
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http://travelpuppy.com/france/cannes/index.htm Cannes Travel Guide Cannes Travel Guide and Cannes Travel Information - TravelPuppy.com Cannes’ moment of glory takes place in May, with the International Film Festival, when images of the stars descending the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Festivals are flashed on television screens worldwide. For many, this city on France’s Côte d’Azur is synonymous with the glamour of this event. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that Cannes is France’s second most important city, after Paris, for business tourism. The chameleon city takes on an identity to suit the temper of each major congress, festival or season. MIDEM, the conference for the music business, takes place during January and turns Cannes into a city of young, fun, music professionals. March brings a sober, suited crowd for MIPIM, the international real-estate market, and October, a conservative crowd for the Tax Free World Exhibition. Tourists jostle with conference-goers, outnumbering business travellers only during the summer months. Their interests lie in the long, curvaceous, sandy beaches of La Croisette, its expanding Old Port, which welcomes luxury cruise boats, its palatial hotels, the designer shops lining the famous promenade and the luminosity and gastronomy of the Côte d’Azur. The Cannois enjoy the financial rewards that tourism and business travellers bring, losing patience only at the height of the film festival, when the population triples in size. Young women benefit fully from the shops, although they may seek out bargain buys instead of designer brands. Appearances (le paraître) are important in this city of stars and latest purchases are flaunted in the trendy bars and the many bistros. A modern city, branded by critics as superficial, grew up from a small fishing town on the south coast of France. In the 11th century, Cannes was owned by monks, whose budget, fattened by wealthy pilgrims, allowed them to expand beyond their monastery to the nearby Island of St Honorat. They built a square tower on the top of the hill, as a lookout post for Saracen pirates. It still stands, next to the Castre Museum, in the heart of Le Suquet, Cannes’ Old Town that was built on the site of a Roman military camp. The fishing tradition lives on and fish caught at the Vieux Port, to the west of the Palais des Festivals, are brought daily by the fishermen to the covered Forville Market, where they are sold by their wives, who rarely fit the city’s glamorous image. Today, tourism has largely replaced spirituality on the Cannes mainland, although the monks still pray 5 hours a day on their tiny island. It was Lord Brougham, former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, whose visit to Cannes in 1834 established the city’s reputation as a health resort among the British aristocracy. The trend spread to the French establishment and the arrival of the railway increased Cannes’ accessibility. Soon the international aristocracy was playing golf and sunning themselves in the most coveted part of the Côte d’Azur, favoured for its hot and dry Mediterranean climate. This internationally famous city of Cannes is really little more than a grandiose village that can easily be covered by foot, although the stars of the film festival may opt for a limousine. ______________Cannes Culture Guide Cannes Culture Guide - TravelPuppy.com The main cultural event is the International Film Festival, which was first planned for 1939, cancelled because of the outbreak of war and then rescheduled for 1946. The festival gradually grew in size and importance, with the participation in the 1950s and 60s of Cocteau, Bardot, Truffaut and Goddard and the addition of the International Film Market, International Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight. By the 1970s, the festival had become big business, as important for networking as for awarding the prizes, including the prestigious Palme d’Or, and increasingly presenting mainstream Hollywood films. Roman Polanski picked up the coveted prize in 2002, for his directorial return for The Pianist, a holocaust tale of a Polish pianist who escapes a Nazi death camp with the aid of a German officer. For ticket reservation contact Palais des Festivals (telephone number: (04) 9298 6277 or SEMEC (telephone number: (04) 9339 0101) for reduced prices for groups. Tickets for general cultural performance and events in Cannes are available at the venue, online (website: www.cannes.fr) or from FNAC, 83 rue d’Antibes (telephone number: (04) 9706 2950). The monthly French-only publication, Le Mois a Cannes, available from the Cannes Tourist Office, provides cultural listings. Listings are also available online (website: www.cannes.fr). Music During the Musical Nights of Le Suquet, international orchestras perform in the Palais des Festivals, Esplanade Georges Pompidou, and chamber orchestras play on the steps of Notre Dame de l’Espérance in Le Suquet. Leading orchestras present during the festival, such as the Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur Regional Orchestra. Others perform throughout the year, most notably during the biennial International Classical Music Festival. Other principal venues include the Théâtre Debussy, in the Palais des Festivals, and the Théâtre Palais Croisette in the Hotel Noga Hilton, 50 boulevard de la Croisette. MIDEM (International Market for Records and Music Publishing) programmes jazz, classical and contemporary concerts in January. Theatre During the International Actors’ Performance Festival, small venues are used to stage humorous sketches, which can be enjoyed over a drink. Productions are often performed in the Espace Miramar, on the corner of La Croisette and rue Pasteur (telephone number: (04) 9343 8626) and the smaller theatre Alexandre III, 19 boulevard Alexandre III (telephone number: (04) 9394 3344). Actors training at the prestigious theatre school, ERAC (Cannes’ Regional Actors’ School), put on regular productions. Dance The Ecole Supérieure de Danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower, 5 rue de Colmar (telephone number: (04) 9306 7979, fax number: (04) 9306 7978), prepares 7 to 18-year-olds for their Baccalauréat and a career in international ballet. In addition to regular performances, the biennial International Dance Festival, presided over by Rosella Hightower herself, comprises a mix of neo-classical, contemporary, minimalist and postmodern dance. Film Since the International Film Festival is reserved for professionals only, the Cannes Festival Forum, in May, organises meetings and screenings for film fans. Young critics are targeted at numerous writing workshops during Cannes’ Cinematographic Meeting, in December. In Festival Panorama, 10 feature films that have won awards in various international festivals compete. Films made in Cannes and the Riviera include Truth or Dare/In Bed with Madonna (1991) and the Cary Grant and Grace Kelly classic, To Catch a Thief (1955). Cinemas in the city include Arcades, 77 rue Félix Faure (telephone number: (04) 9339 0098 or (08) 3668 0039), Olympia, 16 rue de la Pompe (telephone number: (04) 9339 1393 or (08) 3668 0029), and Studio 13, 23 avenue du Dr Picaud (telephone number: (04) 9306 2990). Salle Raimu, avenue de la Borde (telephone number: (04) 9347 2116), shows original versions of art films. Cultural events Other than the International Film Festival, in May, an event that attracts the crème de la crème of the film fraternity, Cannes has a smattering of annual events, particularly over the summer season, which features the International Fireworks Festival, in July, a competition that draws 1.5 million spectators. The Musical Nights of Le Suquet takes place in mid-July in Le Suquet. The winter season includes the unfailingly good International Dance Festival in December. Literary Notes F Scott Fitzgerald is the most famous writer to glamorise the Riviera. The literary fruits of his frequent visits between 1924-29 created a myth of 1920s excess, best exemplified in his novels The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender is the Night (1934), in which he wrote: ‘Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo – began to glow through their camouflage, whispering of old kings come to dine or die, of rajahs tossing Buddha’s eyes to English ballerinas, of Russian princes turning the weeks into Baltic twilights in the lost caviar days.’ ______________ Cannes Festival - Events Cannes Festivals and Events Guide - TravelPuppy.com The following is a selection of festival - events occurring in Cannes in 2005: International Market for Records & Musical Publishing 19-23 Jan 2003, Palais des Festivals International Market of Illustrated Books & New Media 3-7 Feb, Palais des Festivals International Professional Real Estate Market 4-7 Mar, Palais des Festivals International TV Programme Festival 24-28 Mar, Palais des Festivals International Film Festival 14-25 May, Palais des Festivals International Actors’ Performance Festival Jun, Palais des Festivals and various venues Cannes Lions, International Advertising Festival Jun, Palais des Festivals Antique Dealers Exhibition in Cannes Jul, La Pantiéro Musical nights of Le Suquet Jul, Notre Dame de l’Espérance Church, Le Suquet Summer in Cannes, street festival Jul-Aug, throughout the city International Fireworks Festival Jul-Aug, Bay of Cannes International Festival of Pleasure Boating mid-Sep, Vieux Port MIPCOM early Oct, Palais des Festivals Tax Free World Exhibition late Oct, Palais des Festivals MAPIC late Nov, Palais des Festivals International Dance Festival early Dec, Palais des Festival Cinematographic Meeting Dec, various cinemas around the city Antique Dealers in Cannes Dec-Jan, Palm Beach __________________Cannes Getting Around Getting Around Cannes - TravelPuppy.com Public Transport Bus Buses are the only form of public transport available in Cannes and a number of companies provide transit services. These include STU de Cannes Bus Azur (telephone number: (04) 9345 2008, fax number: (04) 9306 6716), Bus Azur (telephone number: (04) 9339 1871), CTM Cannes La Bocca (telephone number: (04) 9390 9292) and Beltrame (telephone number: (04) 93496090). The Handibus service is for the disabled. Buses stop at the two coach stations in Cannes, at place de l’Hôtel de Ville and place Cornut-Gentille. Other stops include the port, railway station and town hall. The network includes the nearby towns of La Bocca, Le Cannet and Mandelieu–La Napoule. Buses run every 15 minutes, 0545-2045 hrs. Single tickets can be purchased on the bus and cost €1.25. A carnet of 10 tickets costs €8.30 and a week pass costs €9.20 and these can be purchased at the coach station or on the bus. Coach The Gare Routière de Nice (telephone number: (04) 9385 9260) is Nice’s international coach station, located at Promenade du Paillon. Agence Intercars-Eurolines (telephone number: (04) 9380 0870, fax number: (04) 9380 4220) Agence Phoceens Cars, 2 place Masséna, Nice (telephone number: (04) 9385 6661, fax number: (04) 0313 8201), both provide regular services to major European centres. Rail services Societé Nationale de Chemins de Fer – SNCF (telephone number: (08) 9235 3535) is the national rail carrier. Cannes Ville station (telephone number: (08) 9235 3535) is situated at place Pierre Semard and place Jean-Jaurès. Facilities at the station include a newsagent, bakery, tourist infromation office (telephone number: (04) 9339 2453) bar, snack bar and car park. Cannes is served by the international trains, Trains Bleus (the Paris–Nice–Ventimiglia Express), TEE (the Trans-Europe Express) and TGV (high-speed trains). There are direct links to Paris, twice daily in winter and four times daily in summer (journey time approx 7 hours), as well as to Basel (journey time approx 10 hours 30 minutes), Brussels (journey time approx 6 hours 30 minutes), Milan (journey time approx 5 hours), Rome (journey time approx 9 hours 50 minutes) and Venice (journey time approx 9 hours 50 minutes). The station is just a 5 minute walk from Cannes city centre, with the rue d’ Antibes leading onto La Croisette. A Rapide-Côte d’Azur bus stop is located at the station. Taxis are also available at the station. Taxis Taxis are centrally run, reliable and arrive within about 5 minutes anywhere in the city centre. Drivers are generally honest and will usually discuss the stars they have chauffeured around. Taxis can be hailed at taxi stations or ordered by telephone from Taxis de Cannes (telephone number: (04) 9299 2727). There is a €2.35 pick-up charge and the standard rate is €1.71 per kilometre. Passengers pay €0.59 for each item of luggage and €1.09 for animals or children’s buggies. The fourth passenger pays €1.18. Tipping is not expected but is appreciated. Limousines A limousine service is provided by Guard Limousine, Portes de l’Aréna, Hall C 455 Promenades des Anglais (telephone number: (08) 0180 1164. Vehicles, with a capacity for 6 passengers, are available for a minimum of 4 hours, at a cost of €200 per hour. Driving in the City Driving in Cannes is rarely a frustrating experience. Traffic jams are few and far between, there are several car parks surrounding the city centre and orientation is relatively easy, the rue d’Antibes is one of the few one-way streets. Since the recent improvements at boulevard Carnot, which leads from the Croisiere to the entrance to the motorway, access to and from the city has improved. There is only one major pedestrianised street, the rue Meynadier. The only times that tourists should beware of driving in Cannes, is during the film festival, when roads are blocked from 1800 onwards, and during major congresses. The main car parks cost approx €2 per hour and include Uniparc, place Vauban, place du Marché Forville, Palais des Festivals, Pantiero Esplanade and Hotel Gray d’Albion. Motorways bear the prefix ‘A’, national roads ‘N’ and minor roads are classed as ‘D’ roads. Driving Regulations Traffic drives on the right and drivers must give way to the right, unless the route is marked with Passage Protégé signs, a broad arrow, a yellow diamond or an ‘X’ on a triangular background, or the driver is at a roundabout indicating vous n’avez pas la priorité. Speed limits are 130kph (81mph) on motorways, 110kph (68mph) on dual carriageways separated by a central reservation, 90kph (46mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas. Visitors who have held a driving licence for less than two years face tighter speed restrictions. The French police fine motorists on the spot for driving offences such as speeding. The legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.05 per cent and random breath tests for drinking and driving are common. The minimum age for driving is 18 years. All front and rear seat passengers must wear seatbelts and children under 10 years may not travel in the front seat. A national driving licence, the car’s registration document and a red warning triangle must be carried at all times or the driver may be fined. All headlamp beams must be adjusted for right-side driving, by use of beam deflectors or by tilting the headlamp bulb-holder. EU nationals taking their own cars to France are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card, without which insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover in France. The Green Card tops this up to the level of cover provided by the car owner’s domestic policy. The Regional Motorway Network (telephone number: (04) 9178 7878) provides information on traffic conditions and driving regulations. Emergency breakdown service (toll free): Inter-Mutuelles Assistance (0800) 757 575. Free emergency telephones are situated every 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) along the motorways. The Côte d’Azur is linked to the European network of motorways. The A8 Estérel motorway links Paris to Cannes. From Nice, Exit 42 (Cannes Est) leads to Cannes. Approximate driving times to the city from Paris is approx 8 hours and from Nice is approx 30 minutes. Car Hire Operators include Ada, 91 boulevard Carnot (telephone number: (04) 9338 3893, fax number: (04) 9338 1711) Avis, 69 La Croisette (telephone number: (04) 9394 1586, fax number: (04) 9343 9226) Budget, 160 rue d’Antibes (telephone number: (04) 9399 4404, fax number: (04) 9298 6762) and Hertz France, 147 rue d’Antibes (telephone number: (04) 9399 0420, fax number: (04) 9339 1114). The minimum age for hiring a car is 21 years, although drivers may have to be 25 years old to hire the more expensive models. Driving licenses and credit cards are required. Prices vary but visitors should expect to pay €40-€265 for a week’s hire, depending on the model of vehicle. Insurance is usually included but it is advisable to check. Bicycle Hire Some suggestions for two-wheeled transport are Alliance Location, 19 rue des Frères Pradignac (telephone number: (04) 9399 9030; e-mail: alliance.location@wanadoo.fr). Cycles Daniel, 2 rue du Pont Romain (telephone number: (04) 9399 9030), and Location Mistra, 4 rue Georges Clémenceau (telephone number: (04) 9399 2525). Hire costs around €20 for 24 hours and €50 for 5 days, depending on the model. Boat Hire For those without their own yacht, a substitute may be hired from Camper & Nicholsons, Port Canto (telephone number: (04) 9343 1675, fax number: (04) 9394 1348). International Yacht Charter, Jardin du Grand Hôtel (telephone number: (04) 9299 3993), or Mediterranée Plaisance, 20 quai St Pierre (telephone number: (04) 9339 5460, fax number: (04) 9368 6313). Cannes Station Voile (telephone number: (04) 9218 8888, e-mail: centrenautique@wanadoo.fr) Folly Ttoo (telephone number: (04) 9343 4880) La clé de sol (telephone number: (04) 9347 0435) and Au Fil de L’eau (telephone number: (04) 9342 0845) Prices vary depending on the type of boat hired and visitors can expect to pay around €30 per hour for a catamaran or €17 per hour for a dinghy. _________________Cannes Nightlife Cannes Nightlife - TravelPuppy.com The focus of nightlife, as elsewhere on the Côte d’Azur, is the casino. The streets buzz at night, particularly around La Croisette, along la rue du Dr Monod and la rue Saint Antoine in Le Suquet, except for the rare occasions when it rains. Many of the restaurants double up as bars and clubs, as the night draws on. On the whole, the Cannois like to dress up to go out on the town. But visitors will feel at ease in anything from jeans to eveningwear, depending on the venue. Restaurant-bars serve drinks until about 0200 hrs, casinos remain open until about 0400 hrs and discos and nightclubs until 0400 or 0500 hrs. Many bars have a happy hour 1800-1900 hrs. The legal drinking age in France is 16 years. While the standard price for a drink is aorund €3, prices tend to rise dramatically during high tourist season and key festivals. Entertainment listings and information is available online (website: www.cannes.fr) and in Le Mois a Cannes, a monthly listings magazine published in French, available at the Cannes Tourist Office. However, for all its excitement, Cannes is a small town and long-term residents and revellers are often tempted to make the trip to nearby Nice. Bars The popular Loft bar, 13 rue du Dr Monod, above a Chinese restaurant, is ideal for a relaxing drink. Another cosy little bar is Les Coulisses, 29 rue Commandant André, which plays black American music. Why Not?, 8 rue des Freres Pradignac, just a stone’s throw from La Croisette, can be relied upon for playing the latest pop tunes to a lively crowd. Le Légend Café, 9 rue d’Oran, plays chilled music in the early evening, before progressing to techno from 2300 hrs onwards. Morrison’s, 10 rue Teisseire, with its entire décor imported from Ireland, acts as a magnet to Cannes’ youthful foreign crowd. There are plenty of reasons to join them, not least the wide choice of beer and drinks. Le Zanzibar, rue Félix Faure, is Cannes’ oldest gay bar. For romantic nights, head for seaside La Fregate, boulevard Jean Hibert, to watch the sun slowly rise as this restaurant-bar is open 24-hours. Casinos The Carlton Casino Club is located on the seventh floor of the smart Hotel Carlton, 58 La Croisette. The Casino Croisette Club is situated inside the Palais des Festivals. Gaming at both venues is restricted to those over 18 years and French law requires the presentation of an identity card (EU nationals) or passport at all casinos. Casual dress is accepted for the slot machines, however, formal attire is required to gain access to the gambling rooms. Clubs Le Cat Corner, 22 rue Macé, is one of the trendiest and most happening clubs in Cannes. Jane’s Club, Hotel Gray d’Albion, 38 rue de Serbes, has themed evenings on Fridays and disco nights on Sundays. Le Jimmy’s, at the Casino Croisette, has a bar, a thumping dancefloor and a large terrace for an older crowd. Gays and straights converge at Disco 7, 7 rue Rouguiere, known for its techno music, transvestite show and party atmosphere. Live music Within the palatial hotels on La Croisette, there are many piano bars, such as Le Bar des Célébrités, Hotel Carlton, 58 La Croisette, and the wonderful L’Amiral, Hotel Martinez, 73, La Croisette. Or you could try Brumel’s Piano Bar, 3 boulevard de la République, as an alternative. Irish pubs are particularly good for live music, including Morrison’s, 10 rue Teisseire. Salsa and Latino groups play at restaurant-bar El Caliente, 84 boulevard del la Croisette, also excellent for Cuban cocktails and spicy meals. __________________Cannes Shopping Cannes Shopping Guide - TravelPuppy.com The shops in Cannes are concentrated between La Croisette and rue d’Antibes, a distance easily covered on foot. Shopkeepers who have signed a ‘Cannes Prestige’ charter will reimburse VAT, accept payment in the most commonly used currencies (at the exchange rate published in the Nice Matin newspaper, plus a maximum of 5per cent) and have at least one assistant who speaks fluent English. A wide array of international designer shops line La Croisette, including Chanel, Dior and Gucci. Jean-Paul Gaultier opened May 2002, in the Gray d’Albion arcade. Rue d’Antibes has the best confiseries, chocolatiers and delicatessens, including Chez Bruno, 51 rue d’Antibes (crystallised fruit and marrons glacé), and Maiffret, 31 rue d’Antibes (chocolates made on the premises). Rue Meynadier is a bustling street, with a market atmosphere and bargain prices. The best cheese in town is sold at Ceneri, 22 rue Meynadier. Cannolive, 16 rue Vénizelos, is good for small gifts, while film festival posters are sold at Ciné-Folie, 14 rue des Frères Pradignac. La Vendange des Moines wines and Lérins liqueurs are a boat trip away on Ile St Honorat, or are sold at La Cave Forville, 3 Forville Market. At Marché Forville (Forville Market), situated between the town hall and the railway tracks, locally grown flowers, fruit and vegetables are available. The fish on sale are from the day’s catch. Nearby is the colourful flower market, Allées de la Liberté. Forville Market is open daily (except Monday) 0700-1300 hrs. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 1000-1200 and 1430-1930 hrs. In high season, many shops do not close for lunch. Sales tax varies between 5.5 per cent (food) to 20 per cent (luxury goods). Visitors from outside the European Union can claim a refund upon departure for each purchase over €175. _________________ Cannes Sightseeing Cannes Sightseeing Guide -TravelPuppy.com Sightseeing Overview The long, shop-studded stretch of La Croisette is Cannes’ central attraction, with 12km (7.5 miles) of beach. During the International Film Festival, stars and millionaires, who pose in restaurants and along the expensive private beaches of La Croisette, become a major attraction. La Croisette is best viewed from the highest point of Cannes’ Old Town, Le Suquet, where the remains of the fortified tower still stand, along with the 12th-century Chapel of St Anne. Le Suquet is a beautiful place for tourists to stroll, with its winding streets, small boutiques and restaurants. At the end of La Croisette is the Palais des Festivals, whose endless Allées des Stars is imprinted with handprints and signatures of the famous. Just beyond, is the atmospheric Vieux Port, with its odd medley of luxury boats and tiny fishing vessels, its rows of palm trees and fragrant flower market of the Allées de la Liberté. Further to the west, along the seafront, are the free beaches, where the locals gather, along the Plages du Midi. Tourist Information Cannes Tourist Office Palais des Festivals, La Croisette Telephone number: (04) 9339 2453. Fax number: (04) 9299 8423. E-mail: tourisme@semec.com Website: www.cannes-on-line.com Opening hours: Daily 0900-2000 hrs (summer), Monday-Saturday 0900-1800 hrs (winter). Other branches are located in the SNCF Rail Station and at 1 avenue Pierre Sémard, Cannes-La Bocca. Passes The Carte Musée or French Riviera Museum Pass (telephone number: (04) 9703 8220) allows free access to 62 of the Riviera’s museums, monuments and gardens including the Musée-Chapelle Bellini, Musée de la Castre, La Malmaison and Musée de la Mer. A 3 day pass costs €15 and a 7 day pass costs €25. The card is available at participating museums, monuments and gardens, tourist offices, selected branches of Thomas Cook (Nice and Cannes) and FNAC department stores. Key Attractions Musée de la Castre (Castre Musuem) The Castre Museum, located on the hilltop of Le Suquet, is housed in the former chateau of the monks of the Lérins Isles and the 12th-century chapel of St Anne. Nineteenth-century paintings by local artists depict images of Cannes under rosy skies, with palm trees, fishing boats and ladies in voluminous skirts. There is also a fascinating collection of 200 musical instruments, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern antiquities and an ethnology display. Guided tours in English are available on request. Le Suquet Telephone number: (04) 9338 5526. Fax number: (04) 9338 8150. Transport: Buses to Hôtel de Ville or main bus station. Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1000-1300 hrs and 1400-1800 hrs (April-May and September), Tuesday-Sunday 1000-1300 hrs and 1500-1900 hrs (June-August) Tuesday-Sunday 1000-1300 hrs and 1400-1700 hrs (October-March). Admission: €3 Ile Ste Marguerite (St Marguerite Island) It takes a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes to get there but it took The Man in the Iron Mask 11 years to leave this tiny, forested island. The mysterious individual was believed to be of noble blood, however, his identity has never been proven. His cell can be visited in the Fort of St Marguerite, now renamed the Musée de la Mer (Museum of the Sea). This museum also houses archaeological discoveries from shipwrecks off the coast of the island, including Roman (first century BC) and Saracen (tenth century AD) ceramics. There is a regular boat service from the mainland. Operators include Estérel Chanteclair (telephone number: (04) 9339 1182), Horizon 4 (telephone number: (04) 9298 7136), Maritime Cannoise (telephone number: (04) 9338 6633) and Trans Côte D’Azur (telephone number: (04) 9298 7130). Guided tours in English are available in summer. Musée de la Mer Ile Ste Marguerite Telephone/Fax number: (04) 9343 1817 Website: www.cannes-on-line.com Transport: Boat from the Gare Maritime port (€9 return). Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 1030-1315 hrs and 1415-1615 hrs (October-March), Tuesday-Sunday 1030-1315 hrs and 1415-1745 hrs(April-September), Tuesday-Sunday 1030-1315 hrs and 1415-1830 hrs (July-September). Admission: €3 Ile St Honorat (St Honorat Island) Cistercian monks are the only inhabitants of this smaller, southern St Honorat Island. Monks have inhabited the island more or less continuously since AD410 and, at the height of their powers, owned Cannes, Mougins and Vallauris. Medieval vestiges remain in the stark church, which is open to the public, and in the ruins of the 11th-century monastery on the sea’s edge. The monks divide their time between prayer and producing red and white wines La Vendange des Moines, Lérina liqueur, honey, lavender oil and recently launched and very successful Marc Blanc. In summer, when tourist numbers increase, the monks retire to their cloistered monastery, the Abbey of Lérins. Although closed to the general public, the monastery welcomes guests for weeklong retreats. The Cistercian monks who inhabit St Honorat run the only boat trips to the island. Boats depart from Cannes’ main port, at the Jetée Edouard. Ile St Honorat Telephone number:(04) 9299 5400 or 9298 7138 (boat trips). Fax number: (04) 9299 5400. Website: www.abbayedelerins.com Transport: Boat trip to the island. Opening hours: Boats run daily 0800-1700 hrs (winter), daily 0800-1800 hrs (summer). Admission: €8. Further Distractions The Villas of Cannes Nineteenth-century Cannes can still be seen in its grand villas, built to reflect the wealth and social standing of their owners and inspired by anything from medieval castles to Roman villas. Lord Brougham’s Italianate Villa Eléonore Louise and one of the first great villas in Cannes, was built between 1835 and 1839. Also known as the Quartier des Anglais, this is the oldest residential area in Cannes and perfect for a stroll. Another famous landmark is the beautiful Villa Fiésole, known today as the Villa Domergue, designed by Jean-Gabriel Domergue in the style of Fiesole, near Florence. The villas are not open to the public, however, Villa Domergue may be visited on appointment only. Villa Eléonore Louise 24 avenue du Dr Picaud Transport: Bus to Cannes La Bocca or the 2 Méridien stop. Villa Fiésole/Villa Domergue Avenue Fiésole in the Quartier de la Californie Telephone number: (04) 9399 0404 (Direction des Affaires Culturelles de las Ville de Cannes). Transport: Direction ‘l’observatoire’. |
| Città di Cannes Cannes (abitanti) si trova proprio al centro della Costa Azzurra Cannes anche grazie alla notorietà che ha acquisito grazie al Festival Internazionale del Cinema, sicuramente il più importante d’Europa e uno dei maggiori al mondo. Il festival, che si svolge nel mese di maggio, ospita
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