Cannes and its legendary Film Festival

Published on July 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Cannes</u>, a prestigious tourist town on the **Côte d'Azur, comes alive even more during its famous festival.

The <u>Festival de Cannes</u> is still the most famous film festival in the world!

The excitement, the parties, the crowds and the supercharged atmosphere that reign during the two weeks of the Cannes Festival contribute to the unique magic of this world event.

The seventh art is celebrated in Cannes!

For 12 days, Cannes becomes the centre of the world and of glamour, so try to be there too!

You'll see the Croisette in all its glitz and glamour!

The bay of Cannes, with the Palais des Festivals in the foreground

Summary

The Cannes Festival, an ancient history that is still relevant today
The Cannes Festival
Where to stay during the Cannes Film Festival?

The Cannes Festival, an ancient history that is still relevant today

📽️ The Cannes Film Festival is one of the three main international film festivals! The other two are the Venice Mostra and the Berlinale.

But it is still the most popular and the most famous.

The quality of the city's infrastructure, its climate and its setting also contribute to the Cannes Festival's leadership.

Created in 1939 by the Minister of Fine Arts Jean Zay, the Cannes Festival was interrupted by the Second World War.

It resumed in 1946, and today it is still highly regarded and its verdict eagerly awaited by the profession and film fans the world over.

The world's stars flock to the steps covered with the famous red carpet, making Cannes a truly fascinating place to be!

Crowds flock to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes

The Cannes Festival

For twelve days, the city of Cannes lives for and through the cinema.

The crowds are huge, with visitors mingling with film professionals, world-famous stars and media from all over the world...

The spectacle along the Croisette is well worth the trip. Cannes' beautiful promenade, shaded by tall palm trees, is bustling with activity.

Take a stroll along the Mediterranean Sea and you might see a star coming out of a grand hotel or well-known journalists sitting on the terrace of a famous restaurant...

As an added bonus, famous films are shown outdoors in the evening.

Every evening, during the Festival du Cinéma, you can attend a screening under the starry skies of the Côte d'Azur!

Entrance to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes with its famous steps

Where to stay during the Cannes Film Festival?

⭐ The 5* Regent Carlton Cannes palace is the stars' holiday destination during the Film Festival.

🛌 An emblematic building (1911) of the prestigious seaside resort, Le Regent Carlton Cannes has more than 340 rooms.

Some suites can accommodate up to 4 adults in the same flat.

The rooms benefit from modern comforts taken to the extreme.

🏊 In addition, the amenities and services are numerous you will have the choice between the swimming pool, spa and gym.

You'll enjoy the best location in the centre of the Croisette, in the heart of Cannes.

🏖️ Opposite the hotel, a beautiful private beach awaits you for sunbathing. A bar and restaurant are at your disposal on the sandy beach.

🚗 Valet parking is provided for guests at the hotel's private car park.

The Regent Carlton Cannes 5* Palace

Built in 1911 on the boulevard de La Croisette, the Carlton Cannes, a Regent hotel overlooks the bay and boasts a Belle Époque façade.

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Practical information

⏰ When should you come and enjoy the excitement of the Cannes International Film Festival?

The Cannes Festival takes place every year in May.

The Festival is held in Cannes for 12 days, so be sure to check the exact dates of the festival, which are given a year in advance.

In any case, plan your stay as early as possible.

During the Cannes Festival, the city is packed.

As a result, accommodation is more expensive and quickly sold out.

🚌 How do I get to Cannes?

🚘 By road, several major roads serve Cannes.

The A8 motorway remains the main access route. It links the town to Nice (30 kilometres), Aix-en-Provence (150 kilometres) and further afield to Paris (900 kilometres).

🚈 If you choose to travel by train, the SNCF provides several connections from Paris.

Cannes station is accessible by TGV.

✈️ The town is also linked to the capital by air. Nice Côte d'Azur airport is just a few kilometres from Cannes.

Cannes, glamour on the Côte d'Azur

🚗 Where can I park near the port of Cannes?

Most car parks in Cannes city centre are subject to a charge, and the same applies to the port area.

Try to come early in order to find a parking space, during the Cannes festival traffic is very heavy.

It's complicated to find available spaces, so come early!

by Editorial Team

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