Guide of Cannes, France

Cannes Interesting Facts, France

Each year, Cannes hosts one of its most famous events, the International Film Festival. In May, on the Boulevard Croisette, one of the most famous seaside promenades in France and the whole world, the movie stars and directors who hope to receive a Palm d’Or walk down the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

On this occasion, there are never any vacancies and you have to book hotels and restaurants many months in advance. If nothing else, you can see their hand prints in the sidewalk along the Allée des Étoiles du Cinéma, or their photographs in the art galleries and exhibits halls of Cannes.

The Croisette, the scenic seaside promenade, which is about 2 km long, offers a fantastic view of the Bay of Cannes. Dotted with stores, boutiques, restaurants and luxury hotels, this itinerary is a worldwide center of attraction for those who love luxury, exclusivity and a lifestyle under the spotlights.

Have you ever wondered where the name Croisette, or the walk of the little cross, comes from? Well, it was a small cross in a secondary street of 19th-century Cannes, near a soap factory, that gave its name to this famous boulevard.

On the other hand, the very appropriate name of “Côte d'Azur” was coined at the end of the 19th century by Stephen Liegard, a writer who, like other famous artists of the period, loved this seaside resort.

Cannes Lions, an important international festival that held its 56th edition in 2009, is one of the key events in the advertising world. It is a stage where awards are presented for the most creative and effective productions that have been successfully launched in the media. Some examples from the 2009 edition: The viral “Best Job in the World” initiative, Barack Obama's presidential campaign and the promotion of Oasis's latest album. In addition, the great presence of the Web in the latest review provided a fascinating collection of the most innovative and captivating means of communication.