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Cannes, the jewel in France's crown!
 A Museum in a Chapel |
Parc Fiorentina 67 bis, avenue de Vallauris Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9338 6180 |
Count Vitali constructed this chapel in Florentine-baroque in 1880. It originally belonged to Princess Kara-Georgevich of Serbia, but later it became the studio of painter Emmanuel Bellini. His daughter Lucette, also a painter, continues to show visitors around the chapel, which contains several canvasses painted in contemporary figurative style by this self-taught, locally known artist. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Pleasant and Not Too Expensive |
Plage nº 5 Boulevard La Croisette Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9338 1459 |
A water-skiing instructor on this private beach will be happy to instruct you in the rudiments of this difficult sport. Sunbeds are EURO 7.32 per half day and EURO 10.67 per full day. A set menu at the fresh fish restaurant will set you back around EURO 20.58. The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere in which to soak up the sand, sea and sun. The hotel has a view of Cannes and its surroundings and the town centre is a stone's throw away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Prestigious Film Festival |
Esplanade Georges Pompidou Palais des Festivals Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 1 5359 6100 http://www.festival-cannes.com |
Stars from all over the world gather at Cannes for this prestigious film festival. Each evening famous actors and directors climb the stairways outside the Palais des Festivals. You can find some of the hottest film stars, such as Sharon Stone, Nicole Kidman, and Tom Cruise attending this festival. Films from all over the globe are screened at this festival in ten different categories. The most prestigious award at the festival is the 'Palme d'Or'. Formal evening attire is the mandatory dress code for attending any screening. A note of advice: dress well throughout the festival, as the paparazzi love to click pretty faces and elegantly dressed people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside Promenade |
Rade de Cannes Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France |
La Croisette gets its name from a small cross that used to stand east of the bay. A favourite spot for locals and visitors alike, this wonderful promenade, in the heart of town, hugs the seashore and its beaches for several kilometres. To one side there's the Mediterranean, the Lérins islands off the coast, and the Estérel mountain range. On the other, there are palm trees, elegant belle époque hotels and fashionable boutiques. It is an ideal place to people-watch, especially during the Film Festival. Created during the 19th century, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film Festival Hub |
1, boulevard La Croisette Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9339 0101 |
Built in 1982, this huge block is one of the hottest venues in the town where, year-round, activities revolve around tourism, international festivals and conferences. The sand-coloured, futuristic Palais des Festivals, which marks the end of the beaches on La Croisette and the beginning of the old port. It is always a whirl of activity, no matter what time of year, hosting events such as the international music trade show MIDEM, MIPTV (International Television Programme Market) and the world-renowned Cannes Film Festival. Inside there's 24,000m² worth of exhibition space and an auditorium with seating for 2,300 people, a casino, fruit machines, and Jimmy'z nightclub. For contact details refer to the tourist office situated within the Palais. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beachfront Hotel |
Boulevard La Croisette Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9338 2205 |
Goeland is situated on the Croisette, next door to the Majestic hotel's private beach and near the Palais des Festivals (home to the International Film Festival). The hotel's private beach offers all the usual seaside amenities, from water sports to table tennis. Expect to pay around EURO 21.34 for a meal, which consists of fish and salad dishes, they do not serve meat at this hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Islands in the Bay of Cannes |
Alps Riviera Provence Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France |
Several companies offer a wide choice of sail boats and boat trips to these beautiful and relatively wild islands. Less than half an hour's boat ride away, the smaller of the two islands, Saint-Honorat, has an active monastery, a museum and an abbey. While the larger, Sainte-Marguerite island's claim to fame is its old fort, where the legendary Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned. Also worth a look while visiting this pleasant car-free sanctuary is the Musée de la Mer, which is home to an impressive collection of archaeological treasures including amphoras and other relics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Art, Antiques and more |
Le Suquet Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9338 5526 http://www.cannes.fr |
Opened in 1952, Musée de la Castre truly strives to promote art. Its collections reflect the interests of 19th-century archaeologists, ethnographers, antiques enthusiasts and art lovers. You'll find an impressive collection of Mediterranean artifacts from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Iran, Syria as well as Cyprus. Primitive art from Oceania, Africa, Asia and the Americas is another area of focus. The collection of 19th-century Cannes landscapes is also worth a look. The 12th-century Sainte-Anne chapel houses a superb collection of musical instruments from all over the world. Climb the medieval tower for a panoramic view of Cannes and its bay. Tickets for adults cost EUR3. Admission is free on the first sunday of each month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bargain Beach |
Boulevard Jean-Hibert Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9339 9274 |
To the west of Cannes, are a host of beaches that are generally cheaper than those situated on the Croisette. Midi Plage is situated here. For EURO 5.79-7.62 you get a spot on the pontoon, and a meal of mainly fish for EURO 9.15-20.58. This private beach is very close to the old part of Cannes and is walking distance from the town center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Russian Orthodox Church |
1, impasse des Deux-Eglises 36-40 Boulevard Alexandre-III Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400 France +33 4 9343 0028 |
The blue onion-shaped dome atop this church is its most distinguishing feature. Église Orthodoxe Russe St-Michel-Archange was built in 1894 by Alexandra Skripytzine, a Russian exile. Its three golden crosses are also a symbol of Russian influence in the city in the 1800s. Be warned that it's usually locked, except for services on Saturday at 5p and Sunday between 9:30a and noon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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