Introduction and details of Cannes

Introduction

Cannes is a famous tourist destination in Europe and a social gathering place for international celebrities. It is famous for its international film festival. Cannes, French is Cannes; Hong Kong is called "Cannes"; Taiwan is called "Cannes". Satellite top view of Cannes

Cannes is located about 26 kilometers southwest of Nice, on the Mediterranean Sea, and is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Population 71,000 (1975). The sea water here is blue, the climate is mild, and the sun is bright. It is known as the three major tourist centers in southern Europe along with Nice and Monte Carlo. The Cannes Film Festival is held once a year and the Palme d'Or awarded by it is recognized as one of the highest honors in film. Historical background

As early as the 5th century AD, Cannes was controlled by monks from the monastery of the Isles of Lérins.

Around 1530, Cannes broke away from the centuries-old control of the monks.

In the 18th century, Spain and Britain both tried to control Reyhan Island, but were driven away by France.

In 1834, British Lord Brougham (Henry Peter Brougham, 1778-1868) passed through the French Riviera in southern France for a vacation in Italy. Unfortunately, the border was closed due to the cholera epidemic. He could only stay in Cannes, which was just a fishing village at that time. During his stay, he was pleasantly surprised to find the beautiful scenery here, so he decided to build his own villa. His decision aroused widespread curiosity among the upper class in Europe. Hugo, Picasso, and even Queen Victoria of England came here in admiration. Since then, Cannes has gradually become one of Europe's first choices for winter vacations due to its pleasant climate. land. High-class people from Europe and all over the world competed with each other in Cannes, and gradually promoted the development of Cannes. The development of coastal villages led to the development of local businesses and the construction of trams. The Cannes tramway opened in 1899, and Cannes station opened earlier in 1863.

At the end of the 19th century, some railways were built in Cannes. By the 20th century, Cannes had its own luxury hotels, modern sports centers, cars, post offices and schools. Transportation

Cannes is located on the railway transportation line between Italy and Marseille. French high-speed trains, domestic long-distance trains and regional express (Transport express régional) all provide transportation services here. Cannes Station is located close to the city center, and buses run between Cannes Station and the City Hall. The buses are operated by Bus Azur and are mainly divided into two types: one is an electric bus that runs in the city center; the other is a double-decker bus that runs between City Hall and Palm Beach Casino. You can get to Cannes by bus from Nice International Airport. The shuttle bus service is from 8 am to 8 pm, departing every half hour (departing every hour in the morning and after 6 pm), and the boarding time is 30 minutes. If you take a taxi, the cost is 60 euros.

Aviation: You can fly to Nice from Paris Airport. There are various transportation options from Nice Airport and the city to Cannes.

Railway: Cannes to Nice, 40 minutes by car. Cannes to Marseille is a 2-hour drive and requires reservation.

Highway: There is a bus running between Cannes and Nice every half hour, which takes 1.5 hours. There is a bus every half hour between Cannes and Nice Airport, which takes 45 minutes. Climate

Cannes has a Mediterranean climate, with warm winters and cool summers. It is the first choice for Europeans to vacation in winter and escape the heat in summer. Temperature statistics chart of Cannes over the years (1961-1990)

Temperature statistics chart of Cannes over the years (1961-1990). In the hottest months of July and August, the average temperature is about 23°C, and the highest temperature does not exceed 30°C; in the coldest months of January and December, the lowest temperature is not lower than 0°C. Cannes temperature statistics table over the years (1961-1990)

Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Average

7.9

8.6

10.1

12.5

15.8

19.3

22.1

22.1

19.7

16.1

11.6

8.8

Cannes rainfall statistics over the years (1961-1990) picture. Among them, October has the highest rainfall and July has the lowest rainfall.

Cannes rainfall statistics table over the years (1961-1990)

Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

9 Month

October

November

December

Subtotal

Average/mm

88.7

92.3

74.6

69.3

50.3

40.2

16.7

36

61.8

121.2

117.3

89.4

857.8 Cannes rainfall statistics chart tourist attractions over the years

Miramar Space (Espace Miramar) is a high-quality cultural station mainly used for picture display and regular movie screenings. It holds six events every year exhibition. The exhibitions at Miramar Space are mainly related to movies, which in a nutshell is visual art. Cannes Coastal Style

The Malmaison Pavilion on the Promenade also has three large-scale exhibitions every year, and is often fortunate enough to be visited by Matisse, Picasso, and Ozenfant. Wait for the masterpieces of some famous painters to drop by. There are also some 20th and 21st century modernist works on display here, such as Mir and Csar. The quiet atmosphere of the museum perfectly highlights the infinite charm of these works of art.

The most attractive thing about Cannes is the beautiful Boulevard ed la Croisette, which is wide and clean. On one side is a beach bay and on the other side are elegant hotels. The buildings of the hotel include ancient buildings from the last century, as well as Very modern building. In the green belt in the middle of the street, flowers bloom all year round, and the vibrant palm trees under the sun add an even more charming element to the small town.

Sainte-Marguerite is a very famous fortress. This is the island where the legendary Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned. A trip here is like an adventure and you can discover many relics from the medieval period. For example, the Royal Fort, Cannes Maritime Museum (Muse de la Mer), the Iron Mask's cell, archaeological caves, etc.

The Palais des Festivals (Palais des Festivals) in Cannes is built between the beach and the yacht area and is the main venue of the film festival. The Palais des Festivals includes 25 cinemas and screening rooms, with the six-story Palais des Festivals in the center. There is a large cinema hall with 1,000 seats and 14 halls with 35 to 300 seats. The palace can also be used for various national meetings. In order to attract tourists, there is also a casino in the palace. Food

The food here is also one of the most famous in France. The small city of Cannes actually has more than 300 restaurants specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. More than 20 restaurants such as Palme d'Or, Scala, and the beautiful La Belle Otero are listed. into the local guide book.

Cannes cuisine has a strong taste. Most dishes have seasonings such as thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, bay, tarragon, chives, white garlic, olive oil, etc. . The most famous dishes of Cannes are: egg pudding (cooked with local fish and eggs), salted cod and fish paste (fish sauce with olive oil and garlic, plus fresh vegetables), braised Assorted dishes (cooked dishes of winter squash, eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, onions, olive oil and plenty of basil), beef braised in red wine. Accommodation

Cannes’ hotels are eye-poppingly luxurious and expensive. The prices during the film festival are even more expensive, so every year during the film festival, Europeans walking with sleeping bags on their backs can be seen everywhere on the streets of Cannes, taking things as they come and having fun.

For Chinese tourists, renting an apartment is also a good choice. Many holiday apartments that are usually unused will be rented out by landlords during the film festival. Find a few more companions to rent an apartment together. You can also cook your own meals and save a lot of money. Activities and Celebrations

Cannes has the Acacia Festival in February every year (note: the local economic flower is abundant and represents trust), the International Film Festival in May, the International Regatta Festival, and the International Music Recording Festival. Festival, Mimosa Festival, etc. There are always major events in Cannes throughout the year. Among them, Cannes is world-famous for its two-week International Film Festival every May. In addition, Cannes also holds celebrations such as the International Games Festival and the Cannes Shopping Festival.

International Film Festival

The Cannes International Film Festival is one of the largest and most important film festivals in the world and one of the four major film festivals in the world. In 1939, France founded the Venice International Film Festival to fight against the Italian fascist regime. It is held once a year and lasts for about two weeks. Held every May. The highest award of the Cannes International Film Festival is the "Palme d'Or", which is equivalent to the "Best Picture" in Oscar terms. The trophy is a golden palm branch - derived from the palm trees that can be seen everywhere on the local beaches of Cannes. Cannes Film Festival logo Advertising Festival

The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival (Cannes Lions) originated from the Cannes Film Festival and was launched in 1954 by film advertising media agencies. Since then, Cannes and Venice have taken turns hosting the competition, and in 1977 Cannes officially became the permanent venue. In 1992, it became a truly comprehensive international award.

Sister cities

Friendly cities

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●Russia: Moscow District 1

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