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Palais Des Festivals et Des Congres

1 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, France, 06400
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Cannes, 2nd congress city after Paris in France, is the first European Convention Centre with 4 ISO labels (9001Quality, 14001Environment, OHSAS18001- Health&Safety and 26000-Corporate Social Responsibility). The Palais des Festivals et des Congres de Cannes benefits from an exceptional location, right in the heart of the city and directly located between the beachfront and the yacht harbour. Its privileged spot allows all congress delegates and event participatns to walk between the Palais and their hotels, while enjoying the beauty of the city and its bay. In the evening, it is a pleasure to relax, take a stroll, and eat in a city of human scale that allows for a blend of conviviality and the art of living. During the last decade, the congress centre with its contemporary architecture underwent major renovations at the same time as many of the hotels and many parts of the city. Since 2021 the Hi5 Studio has opened, it is the first fully equipped TV Studio in Cannes, allowing virtual events with a worldwide audience. The Palais des Festivals features a total of 35,000m² of exhibition space and additional 10,000m2 of open air exhibition space and 50 meeting rooms and offices as well as 5 auditoriums from 2'300pax to 150 pax. The three gala dinner rooms open onto terraces with breathtaking sea views. The Palais des Festivals et des Congres de Cannes is an infrastructure with the latest technologies: Wi-Fi, cutting-edge soundproofing and lighting equipment, electronic surveillance network…and many more.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1982
Renovated2016
Total meeting space177,959 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms8,000
Venue typeConvention center

Industry Ratings

Atout France

Awards

Industry awards
GBAC STAR AWARD EUROPE's BEST FESTIVAL AND EVENT DESTINATION 2021

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Casino
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • VIP services
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Sep 15
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Sep 16 - Dec 31Apr 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
177,959 sq. ft.
Largest room
141,825.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
55
Second largest room
74,023.4 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
35,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
2,076
Seating capacity
1,740

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
20,020.9 sq. ft.
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2309
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2309
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8,578.8 sq. ft.
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1068
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1068
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3,767.4 sq. ft.
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-
350
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350
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2,604.9 sq. ft.
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280
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280
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1,130.2 sq. ft.
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-
147
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147
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1,571.5 sq. ft.
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15.7 ft.
300
40
100
300
126
48
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30
430.6 sq. ft.
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9.8 ft.
40
20
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40
24
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20
473.6 sq. ft.
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9.8 ft.
40
20
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40
24
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30
473.6 sq. ft.
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9.8 ft.
40
20
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40
24
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30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
8,000
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

30 minutes from the international Airport (NCE) 10 minutes from the non-commercial Airport Cannes-Mandelieu 5 minutes walk from the TGV Train station 10 minutes drive from the Autoroute A8
Distance from airport 15.04 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Guided Tours
Guided Tours
Recreation
0 mins
Cannes, FR 06400
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Saint Honorat Island
Saint Honorat Island
Historical landmark
6 kms
After a 15min boat ride, the island of Saint Honorat is owned by monks. Find absolute peace and natural beauty on this island, get the most beautiful views of the bay of Cannes, and you may even go to an organised wine tasting, since the monks cultivate their own wine.
Cannes, FR 06400
Sainte Marguerite Island
Sainte Marguerite Island
Historical landmark
5 kms
Located only 10min by boat from Cannes, this beautiful natural protected area has been formerly used as a high profile prison with the man with the iron mask as its most famous captive. The sea is turquoise and in the winter months you can see the snowy mountains in the hinterland.
Cannes, FR 06400
Forville Market
Forville Market
Shopping
7 mins
The best place to taste and purchase local specialties in this outstanding market.
6 rue du marché Forville
Cannes, FR 06400
The Old Port
The Old Port
Recreation
7 mins
This is where tradition meets modernity. Local fishers meet owners of the superyachts all operating from the same harbor, surrounded by picturesque provencal streets.
The Suquet
The Suquet
Historical landmark
8 mins
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Recreation
0 mins
More than 100'000 people come daily to Cannes in the month of May to celebrate the best-known Film Festival Worldwide. Follow the footsteps of Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo di Carpio, Jodie Foster, and many many many more!
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
1, boulevard de la Croisette
Cannes, FR 06414
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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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Does Palais Des Festivals et Des Congres clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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