Cannes articles Tag

Cannes is awarded the City of Surfing label

stars allows you to see at a glance the level of quality of local spots, thanks to a sign placed at the entrance of the municipality. The city of Cannes awarded the label Between the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the French coastline is not short of surf spots. S ...

04
July
2022

The Cannes Film Festival: the biggest cinema event in the world.

A festival with international prestige. The prestige of the city of Cannes is inseparably linked to its international film festival. Every year, during the second half of May, the Azurean city is in the spotlight for the famous Cannes Film Festival. For over 75 years, this festival has been dedica ...

23
Apr
2009

The International Games Festival in Cannes: the meeting point for gaming enthusiasts.

Presentation of the festival The Cannes International Games Festival brings together all the players from the world of gaming every year at the heart of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. This event is not only a highly anticipated moment of the Cannes cultural season but also the most sign ...

11
Jan
2008

The Christmas Village of Cannes: market and animations

ons, jewelry, Santons de provence and games and toys. Many animations are also on the program... Activities for young and old The Christmas Village of Cannes is the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts and sweets. Some chalets indeed allow you to eat and offer sweets, mulled wine and roasted chest ...

12
Dec
2012

French Riviera: where to see the most beautiful Christmas cribs?

because the characters of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the shepherds are human-sized. Nativity scenes from around the world at the Forville Mill In Cannes, the Moulin Forville - Victor Tuby Museum traditionally organizes during the end-of-year holidays an exhibition dedicated to the cribs of th ...

27
Dec
2022

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

Why is the mimosa an emblem of the French Riviera? It is around 1880 that the mimosa made its appearance on the slopes of the Croix des Gardes, in Cannes. This species was probably introduced by one of the winter guests of the city like the Duke of Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Morès or Lord Broug ...

20
Feb
2007

Festival C'est pas classique : concerts for all

nd François Salque. Highlights of this edition: Friday night: The Berthollet sisters with their show 'the 4 seasons' accompanied by the Orchestra of Cannes Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. On Saturday, tribute of the Orchestra of Cannes PACA to Serge Gainsbourg. Disney show interpreted by 4 excep ...

12
Oct
2007

Nice Regatta - Pasqui Trophy: traditional boats and sailboats in Nice and Villefranche

most beautiful rigs in the world in the enchanting setting of the Côte d'Azur coastline. Edition 2022 The 2022 edition entitled 'Régates Royales 2022 Cannes' will take placefrom 18 to 24 September 2022. The boats will be visible in the Bay of Cannes during the whole event. The trophy vill ...

12
Sep
2014

At Museums for You: free activities in the museums of the French Riviera.

of the following museums: • The Fernand Léger National Museum in Biot at 225 chemin du Val de Pôme 06110 Biot. • The Museum of World Explorations in Cannes at Place de la Castre, 06400 Cannes. • Villa Les Camélias in Cap-d'Ail at 17 avenue Gramaglia 06320 Cap-d'Ail. • The Lou Ferouil ...

12
Jan
2024

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

pe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins. This place, popular with swimmers and walkers, is also known for hosting film personalities during the Cannes festival in the spring. What is the history of this place? This exceptional site has been occupied since the Roman era. In the second century B ...

13
Sep
2007

The Mimosa Festival of Mandelieu La Napoule: the 2023 program

Mandelieu, capital of the mimosa The town of Mandelieu La Napoule near Cannes is nestled between the Esterel massif and the Tanneron massif which bears a majestic forest of mimosas. The Mimosa imported from Australia to the French Riviera by English botanists in the early 19th century, has long ...

07
Feb
2008

The Mouans-Sartoux Book Festival: an unmissable event

A highly anticipated appointment Every year since 1988, the small village of Mouans-sartoux located between Nice and Cannes (10,000 inhabitants) becomes a hub of literary and cultural excitement during the Mouans-Sartoux Book Festival. Around 50,000 visitors are expected to attend this event, whic ...

30
Sep
2008

Les étoiles de Mougins: an international gastronomy festival

Presentation of the festival Created in 2006, the gastronomy festival Les étoiles de Mougins has become a reference in the world of gastronomy. All culinary trends, from molecular cuisine to local cuisine, meet in Mougins. This village in the Alpes Maritimes welcomes every year starred chefs fr ...

26
Aug
2010

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

Antibes, city side. Antibes, also known as Antibes Juan-les-Pins, is the second most populous city in Alpes-Maritimes after Nice. This city between sea and mountains has all the qualities of a city where it is good to live. It is by strolling on foot in the old Antibes that you can best discover ...

20
July
2011

The Mouans-Sartoux Photo Festival: an exhibition and a photo marathon.

r). Practical information. The Mouans-sartoux Photo Exhibition will take place on May 14th and 15th, 2016. Address René Friard Gymnasium 256 avenue de Cannes 06370 MOUANS-SARTOUX Opening hours Open from 10am to 7pm Rates • Entry: €4 • Free for children under 16 Information at +33 6 87 33 4 ...

04
May
2012

The Santons Fair of Mouans-Sartoux: everything to prepare the nativity scene.

n The Santons Fair of Mouans-Sartoux is held from November 3rd to December 24th, 2023 at the Media Library. Address: Media Library - La Strada 201, avenue de Cannes 06370 MOUANS-SARTOUX Tel: 04 92 92 47 24 Opening hours: Every day: from 2pm to 6pm Price: Free entry ...

02
Dec
2013

The Rosé Roses Festival in Théoule-sur-Mer

ived products, in the field of beauty (perfumery, soaps) or food (rose confectionery and flower cuisine). The magic of floral art will also be represented by the Cannes floral school. Practical information The Roses Rosé Festival will take place from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21, 2024, f ...

24
Mar
2015

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

nd of the White Lady (see link below). Copyright: Ambroise 1415 5- The fort of Sainte-Marguerite On the Lerins Islands located off the town of Cannes is the Fort of Sainte-Marguerite, which in the 17th century was a state prison. This fort is famous for holding the most mysterious pris ...

20
Oct
2021

Studio Harcourt L'Art de la Lumière : a photo exhibition in Nice

exhibition presented in Nice, you will have free access to a Harcourt photo booth installed in the Charles Nègre Museum. Launched as a preview at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, this photo automaton allows everyone to touch the Harcourt myth with their own hands. Thanks to this photo booth ...

28
Jan
2022

The Viking Immersive City will open its doors in Rouen in 2024.

chapters of the history of France, its legends, and its heroes. Among the projects under consideration, a city dedicated to the Lumière brothers could be created in Cannes, a city devoted to champagne might open its doors in Reims, and another dedicated to Joan of Arc could be established in Orlé ...

30
Nov
2023