Overview of Cannes

Religion: Catholic majority; others are Protestant and Jewish groups

Time Zone: GMT + 1

Electricity: 220 Volts AC, 50 Hz Average January Temperature: 11.5°C (53°F)

Average July temperature: 23.5°C (74°F)

Annual rainfall: 857 mm (33.8 inches)

< p>It is famous for the "Cannes Film Festival" held here in mid-May.

The Grand Prize awarded to the best film at the Cannes Film Festival is named "Palmes d’or" (Palmes d’or). "Farewell My Concubine" directed by Chen Kaige and the Taiwanese film "The Wedding Banquet" have won this honor, making the world look at Chinese films with admiration.

It is nestled at the foot of the green mountains and on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. The white buildings, the blue sea and rows of tall emerald palm trees form a gorgeous southern scenery. Every year, 8 to 9 million tourists flock to Cannes, just to stroll on the beaches on the C?te d'Azur or go on a unique shopping and food tour in the old town. The Ile Ste-Marguerite Island is about a 15-minute boat ride away and is famous for being the prisoner of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask for 11 years. It is worth a visit.

Cannes is a city in southeastern France, a famous tourist destination in Europe and a social gathering place for international celebrities. It is world-famous for its international film festival. Located about 26 kilometers southwest of Nice, on the Mediterranean Sea, it is the provincial government capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Population 71,000 (1975). The sea here is blue, the palms are green, the climate is mild, and the scenery is beautiful. Together with Nice and Monte Carlo, it is known as the three major tourist centers in southern Europe. Cannes has the whitest and most beautiful beaches in the world, and there are swimming pools on the seaside. It's a great place for vacation. The palm-lined promenade stretches along the coast and is lined with luxury hotels. Home of the Cannes International Film Festival. As a tourist destination. The main attractions in Cannes include: Croisette, Old Town, 11th-century castle, etc. The world-famous "Cannes Film Festival" is known as the "Olympics of the film industry". The Cannes Film Festival is held once a year. The Palme d'Or awarded by it is recognized as one of the highest honors in film. The film festival's building complex is located on a 500-meter-long beach, including 25 cinemas and screening rooms. The center is 6 stories high. of the Film Festival Palace. Cannes, a coastal town in southeastern France, is different from the leisure and quietness of other C?te d'Azur areas. Although it also has a charming blue coastline and palm trees under the bright sunshine of southern France, Cannes is more like a city with constant social interaction. There is the Acacia Festival in February every year (note: the economic flower that is abundant in the local area represents trust), the International Film Festival in May, the International Regatta Festival, the International Music Record Festival, the Mimosa Festival, etc. No matter when you come to Cannes during the year, there are always major events happening here. Of course, among the many activities, Cannes is famous for its two-week International Film Festival every May.