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Cannes

Commune

The Promenade de la Croisette

Coat of arms

Cannes

Location in France

Cannes

Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Country

France

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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CA Cannes Pays de Lérins

Area

19.62 km² (7.58 sq mi)

Population

(2012)

73,603

• Density

3,751.4/km² (9,716.2/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

06029 /06400

Elevation

0–260 m (0–853 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Cannes is a famous city located in the Alpes-Maritimes area of France. It's known for its beautiful beaches and sunny weather. Cannes is a "commune," which is like a local government area in France.

This city is most famous for the exciting Cannes Film Festival. This big event happens every summer. During the festival, many famous actors, directors, and movie stars come from all over the world. They promote their new movies and watch films made by others. It's a very glamorous time in Cannes!

Discovering Cannes: A Famous French City
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Discovering Cannes: A Famous French City

Cannes is a city that truly shines on the French Riviera. It's a place where history meets modern glamour. With a population of about 70,400 people, it's a lively city that attracts visitors from everywhere.

From Fishing Village to Film Star City

Did you know that Cannes was once a tiny fishing village? It's hard to imagine now, but this famous city started small. Over time, it grew into the glamorous place we know today. Its beautiful coastline and pleasant climate helped it become a popular spot.

The Glamorous Side of Cannes

Life in Cannes has always been seen as very glamorous. This is because of its beautiful scenery, luxury hotels, and fancy shops. The city's famous street, the Promenade de la Croisette, runs along the coast. It's lined with palm trees, sandy beaches, and grand buildings. This promenade is perfect for a stroll and enjoying the sea views.

The famous Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes.

The Cannes Film Festival: A Global Event

The Cannes Film Festival is the biggest reason why Cannes is so well-known. It's one of the most important movie festivals in the world. Filmmakers hope to win the top prize, called the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm). The festival brings a lot of excitement and famous faces to the city each year.

The main place for the festival is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. This large building hosts all the movie screenings and red carpet events. It's a very busy place during the festival!

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the film festival takes place.

Exploring Beyond the Beaches

Cannes offers more than just its famous festival and beaches. You can also explore its charming old quarter, called Le Suquet. This historic area has narrow streets and old buildings. It offers amazing views of the city and the sea.

The Old Harbour and Islands

The old harbour of Cannes is a busy place where fishing boats and luxury yachts share the waters. It's a great spot to see the local life and enjoy the sea breeze.

Just off the coast of Cannes are the beautiful Lérins Islands. These include St Marguerite Island and St Honorat Island. You can take a short ferry ride to visit them. St Marguerite Island is famous for its fort, which once held the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask. St Honorat Island has an old monastery where monks still live and make wine.

St Marguerite Island near Cannes.

St Honorat Island with its historic chapel.

Other Fun Events in Cannes

Besides the film festival, Cannes hosts other exciting events. One popular event is the Festival d'art pyrotechnique de Cannes. This is a fireworks festival where different countries compete with amazing firework displays over the bay. It's a spectacular show that lights up the night sky!