CANNES CONVENTION BUREAU

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CANNES

The city of Cannes with its Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is recognized as the leading business destination, after Paris, in hosting the most well-known events.  A human dimension city in a unique natural setting. Located on the Mediterranean coast and in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, Cannes is accessible by air, rail and road and benefits from a privileged climate all year round. With 8,000 rooms ranging from 2 to 5 stars, shops and restaurants, Cannes offers a unique experience where everything is accessible on foot.  A worldwide awarded destination : Awarded twice Europe’s Leading Festival and Event destination in 2021 and 2022 and voted by its peers as World’s Leading Festival and Event destination in 2022, Cannes is the first and only French city to win this prestigious award. - For over 75 years, Cannes has been host to the biggest cultural event, the Cannes Film Festival. It has been followed by a number of other events including the MIDEM, the MIPCOM, the MIPIM, the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Cannes Lions, the Festival de la Danse (Dance Festival), the Festival des Jeux (Games Festival), the Festival des Séries (Series Festival)… a variety of events which have turned Cannes into a unique destination.  Renewal / investments Since 2014, Cannes has been investing massively to offer the city the international dimension it deserves. After several districts of the city it is now the most spectacular part that it is undertaking with the renewal of the legendary Croisette. More elegant, more secure, greener and better illuminated, the Croisette will be both aesthetic and transformable, dedicated to business as well as leisure, luxurious while remaining accessible to all. Many private economic operators such as the hotels Le Majestic, the Carlton, the JW Marriott, the Martinez as well as the Palm Beach, have also invested nearly a billion euros to increase the attractiveness of the famous boulevard. The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès of Cannes is also part of the dynamic and places innvovation and technology at the heart of its new facilities. It has therefore created a permanent digital studio, the Hi5 Studio which is equipped with state-of-the-eart technologies, a 120m² set and 350-person audience capacity to respond to new hybrid event formats.  Sustainably welcoming the world The Palais des Festivals today holds ISO 20121 certification, an international standard for sustainable events management. In order to continue its commitment, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes is the first conference centre to become « société à mission », a purpose set out in three major objectives: connect, take care and reveal Connect: creating links beyond differences and distances Take Care: improving well-being and developing solidarity Reveal: inspiring the world and revealing its talents.

Getting Here

By plane: Located 27 km from Nice Côte d'Azur airport, Cannes can be reached in 30 minutes. Nice Côte d'Azur airport is a major gateway to Southern Europe, serving 115 destinations with direct flights and hosting some 50 airlines. Shuttle buses connect the airport to Cannes in about 45 minutes (by motorway). Cannes-Mandelieu airport is mainly used for general tourism and business aviation. The economic and tourist vitality of the region has made Cannes-Mandelieu the second most important business aviation airport after Paris-Le Bourget. Located 15 minutes from Cannes city centre and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, the airport is the ideal tool to link the city directly to major European cities. By car: Cannes is linked to all the major European cities by the motorway network. The city is served by the A8 motorway "La Provençale" (exit 43 Cannes La Bocca or exit Mougins/Cannes), from Aix en Provence to the west and Italy to the east. Some examples of distances: Paris 950 km - Milan 320 km - Geneva 630 km - Barcelona 670 km - Rome 710 km - Munich 810 km - Brussels 1,220 km - Amsterdam 1,400 km - The Chemin Napoléon (N85) from Golf Juan to Grenoble retraces the historic route taken by the Emperor on his return from Elba in 1815. By train The town of Cannes is well served by the TGV, Corail and express trains which link it to all the French regions and to the largest cities in Europe. By helicopter: At the end of the pier of the Old Port of Cannes, between the 2 lighthouses, a platform hosts the heliport. This station is intended for public transport on demand by helicopter. Price per landing (landing and take-off) as an example: 65 € excl. VAT.

Distance from airport

  • Nice (NCE)

    16.78 mi. from city center

  • Marseille (MRS)

    107.5 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

NICE COTE D'AZUR AIRPORT

Airport
27 km away
France's largest airport after Paris - with more than 114 direct destinations - connects Cannes perfectly via the motorway and the direct train line.
Nice, FR

FORVILLE MARKET

Shopping
1 km away
The best place to taste and purchase local specialties in this outstanding market.
6, rue du marché Forville
Cannes, FR 06400

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Recreation
0 km away
Over 100,000 people come to Cannes every day in May to celebrate the world's most famous film festival. Follow in the footsteps of Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo di Carpio, Jodie Foster, Tom Cruise, Audrey Tautou, Tom Hanks, and many more!
Palais des Festivals
La Croisette
Cannes, FR 06400

SAINT MARGUERITE ISLAND

Historical landmark
5 km away
Located just 10 minutes by boat from Cannes, this beautiful natural protected area was once used as a high-class prison, the most famous prisoner of which was the "man in the iron mask" captured at the royal fort. The sea is turquoise and in winter you can see the snow-capped mountains inland.
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THE SUQUET

Historical landmark
5 minutes away
The old town of Cannes called Suqet, with its cobbled streets, picturesque facades and bougainvillea in bloom in summer. It's a magnificent setting, perfect for beautiful photos! We take the time to walk from one street to another, from rue Saint-Antoine to rue du Suquet, and on the way we find ourselves at the crossroads of several streets where a small fountain stands, the fountain of Suquet. Many artists have settled in this area, and the view from the top is simply magnificent.
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SAINT HONORAT ISLAND

Historical landmark
6 km away
After a 15 minute boat ride, the island of Saint Honorat is owned by the monks. On this island you will find absolute peace and natural beauty, you will have the most beautiful views of the bay of Cannes, and you can even participate in an organised wine tasting, as the monks grow their own wine.
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THE OLD PORT

Recreation
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This is where tradition meets modernity. Local fishermen meet superyacht owners who all operate from the same port, surrounded by picturesque Provencal streets.
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GUIDED TOURS

Recreation
0 km away
Cannes, FR 06400

Convention Centers

  • Palais des Festivals et des Congres de Cannes

    The Palais des Festivals et des Congres de Cannes provides a tailor-made offer to accommodate all types of events, international trade fairs, exhibitions, conventions, prestigious receptions, seminars and private or public events.

    • Exhibit Space376,737 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space322,917 sq. ft.

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High season
May 11 – Oct 1
Mar 11 – Mar 17
Shoulder season
Mar 18 – May 10
Oct 2 – Dec 10
Low season
Dec 11 – Dec 31
Jan 1 – Mar 10