The glamour of Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is a cinematic event that has embodied a certain French lifestyle since 1946, with refinement, prestige, and mystery.
A Festival, a Living Legend
For nearly 80 years, the Cannes Film Festival has been a gathering place for filmmakers from around the world. More than just a cultural event, it's an open-air theater where cinema is showcased every year.
Climbing the steps of the Palais des Festivals, in a long gown or tuxedo, has become an iconic image—a glamorous and solemn ritual.
Behind the glitz, Cannes remains a showcase for the works of discerning filmmakers. The Palme d'Or, the ultimate award, has crowned masterpieces such as Parasite, Blue is the Warmest Color, and The Square, confirming the festival's vocation to celebrate bold and committed cinema.
Cannes, More Than a Red Carpet
Cannes during the festival offers a unique atmosphere: a fascinating blend of luxury and freedom. In the streets, fans rub shoulders with stars. Legendary hotels like the Martinez and the Carlton welcome actors and directors in beautiful surroundings. Private beaches are transformed into cozy evening venues where people discuss cinema, art, gastronomy, and design. You can attend open-air screenings on the beach, temporary exhibitions in the galleries, and fascinating lectures open to the public.
Staying on the French Riviera during the festival
Enjoying the Cannes Film Festival doesn't necessarily mean braving the crowds or staying in the city center. Many visitors opt for the charm and tranquility of the surrounding hills or hilltop villages like Mougins, Biot, or Valbonne. Just a few kilometers from the hustle and bustle of Cannes, these havens of peace offer another side of the French Riviera: more discreet, authentic, yet inspiring.
At Pure France, we offer a selection of prestigious houses and villas in the region, perfect for enjoying the festival while savoring the privacy and tranquility of a private property with a swimming pool, Mediterranean garden, and sea or mountain views. Ideal for starting your day with a coffee on a shaded terrace, heading to Cannes for a screening or a stroll on the Croisette, then returning home for a sunset dinner, far from the hustle and bustle.
Cannes, a mirror to the world and a showcase for France
The Cannes Film Festival is more than a social event. It reflects major social issues, artistic trends, and cultural movements. But it remains a vibrant tribute to France—to its taste for cinema, elegance, celebration, and debate. Creation, tradition, excitement, and refinement make Cannes a unique experience!
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Experiences beyond the red carpet
Rent a boat for the day and discover the Lérins Islands, 15 minutes off the coast of Cannes.
Take a stroll through Le Suquet, Cannes' hilltop old town, with its beautiful picturesque streets, restaurants, and breathtaking views of the bay.
Enjoy a massage or spa treatment.
Enjoy lunch with your toes in the sand.
Discover contemporary art at Malmaison or in the galleries of La Croisette. Inland getaways Explore the hilltop villages of Mougins or Gourdon. Visit the perfumeries of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, a 30-minute drive away.
Hike in the Estérel mountains, a glowing red mountain range that plunges into the sea, for beautiful photos.
Stroll through the Provençal markets: you'll find sun-drenched fresh fruit, olive oil, handmade soaps, and lavender.
Dine at a winery in the hills of Cannes' hinterland (wine, Mediterranean cuisine, sunset).