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Cannes, city of cinema

Anchor of the International Film Festival for over 70 years, Cannes proclaims its love of cinema loud and clear through its walls and its history, and is now opening up to other formats of audiovisual creativity, such as CANNESERIES since 2018. A natural setting for film shoots, Cannes never ceases to inspire lovers of the 7th art…

THE HALLMARKS OF CINEMA IN CANNES: PAINTED WALLS

Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe can be seen on the walls of Cannes.

The Cannes painted walls tour is a dazzling tribute to the world of cinema, with monumental frescoes featuring film titles, actors and personalities. In the town centre, Suquet and near the Port, these painted walls feature the great figures of French and world cinema: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, John Wayne, Bourvil, Vivien Leigh, Harold Lloyd, James Dean and Alfred Hitchcock. A “Cannes, City of Cinema” tour that you can discover thanks to the Cannes Greeters.

CANNES MAKES ITS CINEMA: FOLLOW THE PATH OF THE STARS!

Los Angeles has its Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard, Cannes its Chemin des Etoiles!

At the foot of the Palais des Festivals, the handprints and signatures of actresses, actors and directors form a trail of cinematic glory. They include Claudia Cardinale, Diane Kruger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Angelina Jolie, Pedro Almodovar, Luc Besson, Tim Burton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Claude Lelouch. A trail that runs along the Esplace Pompidou and its gardens, a nod from Cannes to the 7th art, and a testament to the presence of over 400 celebrities on Cannes soil. Come and walk in the footsteps of the celebrities who came to Cannes!

TRAVERSO, FILM MEMORIES ON GLOSSY PAPER

Photographers in Cannes from father to son for almost a century!

First there was Auguste, who captured the arrival at Cannes station of Louis Lumière, the honorary president of the first festival. Then came Henri, his grandson, and now Gilles. A family with a collection of over 1.7 million photographs dedicated to the Cannes Festival, the cinema and its personalities. It’s a family heritage that has established itself as the true memory of Cannes, its festival, its ceremonies and its legendary parties. The Traverso collection has been exhibited all over the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Sarajevo, Turin, Paris, London, Tokyo, Yokohama and Shizuoka.

FILM SHOOTS

Cannes, the capital of cinema and a location for film shoots!

Cannes has been immortalised countless times in films, television programmes, documentaries and adverts, and is a magnet for film-makers! From Brian de Palma, for Femme Fatale, to Louis Leterrier, for The Transporter, and Jacques Audiard, for De Rouille et d’Os, to name but a few, they have all chosen to include Cannes, a city emblematic of cinema, in their feature films. The city’s authentic setting, sunshine, natural scenery and international renown are all assets that meet the demands of these productions. Over the last 3 years, almost 600 film shoots have taken place in the city of cinema.

FROM CINEMA TO SERIES: CANNESSERIES!

Cannes launches its Cannes International Festival of Series!

Born in spring 2018, the Cannes International Festival of Series – CanneSeries – aims to showcase series from around the world. A week on the fringes of MIPTV (the international television and digital content market) where screenings, meetings and masterclasses take place all over Cannes. As with the International Film Festival, the stars of the small screen are entitled to their own pink carpet!

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FROM CINEMA TO SERIES: CANNESERIES

Cannes celebrates cinema and film-making!

Following in the footsteps of the CANNESERIES festival, the emblematic city on the Côte d’Azur is now extending its influence to the world of series by launching an innovative writing residency dedicated to television series.

The initiative is aimed at promising young French and international writers. Eight talents will be selected to take part in this intensive programme from spring 2019, benefiting from personalised support and high-level training at the heart of the CANNESERIES festival. Participants will develop their projects in the stimulating environment of Cannes, in direct contact with the industry’s most influential professionals.

With this approach, Cannes is demonstrating its ability to adapt to the changing face of contemporary audiovisual creation, while maintaining its high standards of excellence and international profile.

The little cinema train

Discover Cannes in a different way with Le Petit Train du Cinéma! Take an hour-long guided tour and immerse yourself in the history and glamour of the city. Two themed tours are available:

1. Tour Croisette – In the footsteps of the Cannes Festival
Relive the history of the famous Cannes Film Festival, explore the legendary Croisette, its legendary palaces and the Palm Beach, and enjoy exclusive anecdotes about the private parties and celebrities who have left their mark on the city.

2. History Tour – The authentic charm of the old town
Discover historic Cannes, far from the glitz: from the old stones of the Castre district to the modern architecture of the Palais des Festivals, follow the city’s evolution through the centuries.

Practical information :

Commentary available in 8 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Literary Arabic, Chinese.
Prices :
- Big Tour (Croisette + History Tour): €14 adult / €6 child (3-10 years)
- Single tour: €8 adult / €4 child
Regular departures, no need to book – Tickets sold directly on site.

A visit to the Palais des Festivals “at the heart of the myth”.

The ideal place to discover the secrets of France’s second-largest conference centre, the Palais des Festivals hosts numerous events throughout the year.

Price: €6, free for under-16s

Length: 1h30, one-off tours, dates to be confirmed with the Cannes Tourist Office, booking essential.

The Barrière Ciné-club

On the Croisette, the Hôtel Le Majestic Barrière Cannes offers private film screenings.

The room is intimate.

These small group or even private screenings take place every Sunday evening.

The event is rounded off with a glass of Champagne during the screening and a visit to one of the seven “Signature” suites at the Majestic hotel.

Price: €35, by reservation only (tel. 04 92 98 77 03)

Sunday evenings at 5.30pm, dates to be confirmed.

CANNES,

CITY OF CINEMA

By AblaCarolyn

A native of Cannes at heart, and a blogger with a passion for gastronomy, interior design and the art of living, I love sharing my favourite places and places of interest on the Côte d’Azur. I want to highlight the values, beauty and eclecticism that shape the Côte d’Azur.