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Did you know? Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in May since 1946, is one of the most prestigious and publicized film festivals in the world, attracting A-list celebrities and media from across the globe.

Cannes sits on the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) on the Mediterranean coast and was a quiet fishing village until the British aristocracy discovered it in the 19th century.

The Lérins Islands, just offshore from Cannes, include Île Sainte-Marguerite, famous as the former prison of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask.

Cannes' Croisette boulevard—lined with luxury hotels, boutiques, and restaurants—stretches 2 kilometres along the seafront and is one of Europe's most glamorous promenades.

The Old Town (Le Suquet) sits on a hilltop overlooking the harbour and retains its charming medieval layout, narrow streets, and Belle Époque architecture despite the modern resort development below.

Cannes has a Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually, making it a year-round destination, though summers are hot and crowded.

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