Cannes
Film Festival
Founded in 1939, the Cannes International Film Festival is one of the world's greatest cinema events. Every May for 10 days, the city becomes the glamour capital of the world. International stars walk the famous red carpet at the Festival Palace.
In front of the palace, the Walk of Stars features over 450 handprints of actors and directors.
⚠️ Important
During the Festival (May), book your apartment at least 6 months in advance. Accommodation is in extremely high demand.
Festivals & events all year
🎬 International Film Festival
MayThe world's most famous film festival. 10 days of glamour, screenings and red carpet. A global event.
🎆 Fireworks Festival
Jul–AugSpectacular fireworks over the Cannes beaches every summer. Nations compete in a unique pyrotechnic festival.
🎵 Les Plages Électroniques
AugustElectronic music festival on the beaches. International DJs, festive atmosphere by the sea.
🏢 MIPIM & MIDEM
Mar / JunWorld's largest property and music trade fairs, attracting tens of thousands of professionals to the Festival Palace.
Shopping
in Cannes
- ✦ La Croisette — Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Hermès, all facing the sea
- ✦ Rue d'Antibes — 1 min from our apartment, the finest shopping street in Cannes
- ✦ Rue Meynadier — historic pedestrian street, local boutiques, artisan food
- ✦ Carré d'Or — the ultra-luxury triangle of Cannes
Cannes
after dark
- 🥂 Rooftop bars — 360° panoramas over the bay at sunset
- 🎰 Casinos — Barrière Le Croisette and Casino Palm Beach
- 🎵 Bars & clubs — from the Croisette to Carré d'Or, lively from dusk
- 🌟 Nightclubs — several seafront clubs at the heart of Cannes nightlife