Activities

Moments of bliss are eternal.
In 2008, Cannes will be celebrating the Year of Photography, a remarkable witness to our most intense moments. Every month, meetings are scheduled to thrill, discover and immortalize your stays with your spouse or family: Photography Awards, Jumping, Golf Trophy, Pyrotechnics, Nightlife, Royal Regattas, Master classes, Concerts, all events that add a further dimension to the fine sandy beaches and famous restaurants that have made the reputation of Cannes and its vicinity. The festive spirit is very strong, ready to satisfy everyone’s expectations.
Come experience this feeling of eternity with us.

Full information on the official website: http://www.cannes-photo-tourism.com

Cultural Season 2008/2009
Concerts, theatre, opera, dance, comic shows, cabaret...

Download the full cultural season programm 2008/2009

Full information found on the Palais des Festivals’ official website:
http://www.palaisdesfestivals.com/r...

14 to 25 May 2008 - 61th Cannes Film Festival
Visit the official site : http://www.festival-cannes.fr/index...

18 to 30 July 2008 - Nuits Musicales du Suquet
Founded by the world-famous pianist Gabriel Tacchino, the Nuits Musicales du Suquet is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The summer concerts have become the essential meeting place for music lovers, acknowledged as one of the major musical events of the season in Cannes.

Further information found on the official Palais des Festival website : http://www.nuitsdusuquet-cannes.com...

1 to 2 August 2008 - Fiesta Flamenca

July and August 2008 - Festival of Pyrotechnic Art
From the Esterel mountains to the Pointe Croisette, the bay of Cannes forms a jewel case for great events. Cannes wanted to organize for its citizens, as well as for tourists, an international valued event in the very heart of the summer season, where it could take advantage of both : its magnificent natural scenery and its prestige. These shows, given from a 300 meters seafront, in the splendid bay of Cannes, gave a surprising dimension to it. The reflection of the fireworks on the water and the acoustic relief, transported the public into a fairy tale world of successive frames. Around 200 000 persons follow the shows on every evening.

14 -21 - 29 July 2008
7 - 15 - 24 August 2008

Full information found on the Palais des Festivals official website : http://www.festival-pyrotechnique-c...

8 to 11 August 2008 - Pantiero Festival
An ‘Electro’ Festival
Created in 2002, Cannes has developed a new Festival highlighting the international electronic scene. The City of Cannes set a new challenge by organizing this daring event oriented towards new musical trends.
In 2004, the Festival received over 2,000 spectators each night on the Riviera terrace at the Palais des Festivals. Although the Festival puts the spotlight on electro, it also delves into many other music varieties: afrobeat, afro-house, electro-dub, house, electro-pop, hip-hop, reggae, electro-jazz...

Full information found on the Palais des Festivals’ official website : http://www.festivalpantiero.com/rub...

16 to 20 August 2008 - Jazz at Domergue
Full information found on : http://www.palaisdesfestivals.com/r...

23 to 27 August 2008 - Russian Art Festival
Cannes, a crossroads of so many cultures, has been organizing the Russian Art Festival since 2001. This event, organized jointly by the ‘Fondation de Culture Russe’, the City of Cannes, the Palais des Festivals and the Convention Centre, is supported by the Russian Ministry of Culture.
This Festival provides an opportunity to discover the wealth of Russian culture, history and traditions, and contributes to maintaining the ties of friendship linking the City of Cannes and Russia for over a century.
http://www.palaisdesfestivals.com/r...

Museums, gardens, theatres, fine homes

Museums
Musée de la Castre - The museum is housed in the medieval Castle of the monks of Lérins, in the Old Town of Cannes, Le Suquet. It holds archaeological, ethnographic and primitive art collections.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 38 55 26
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 38 81 50
Musée de la mer - The museum has a large collection dedicated to underwater archaeology (ceramics and glass from Roman shipwrecks...).
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 43 18 17
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 38 55 26
La Malmaison - Exhibitions
47, La Croisette
Parking Palais Stéphanie - Bus n° 8 (stop: Malmaison)
Tel: +33 (0)4 97 06 44 90
Fax: +33 (0)4 97 06 45 31
Chapelle Bellini - The studio of the painter Emmanuel Bellini, where many of his works are on display.
Parc Fiorentina - 67 bis, Avenue de Vallauris, 06400 Cannes
Information: +33 (0)4 93 38 61 80 - Access Monday to Friday by appointment from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Admission free

Gardens
Villa Domergue - Bequeathed by the famous painter to the City of Cannes, this villa now hosts many upscale receptions, inkeeping with Jean-Gabriel Domergue’s style. Avenue de Fiesole
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 68 91 92 _Fax: +33 (0)4 93 99 32 08
Forêt domaniale de l’Île Sainte-Marguerite: Botanical trail and herbarium in the heart of 170 hectares of Mediterranean forest
Isles of Lérins - Isle of Sainte-Marguerite

Fine homes
Although it has existed for centuries, the city of Cannes developed in the 19th century, when, in 1834, in the footsteps of Lord Henry Brougham & Vaux, the former Chancellor of England and a colony of Lords and Princes settled here in the winter season.
The French writers Chateaubriand, Stendhal and Victor Hugo also stayed here, before the great era of the painters Renoir and later Picasso. The arrival of Queen Victoria and the aristocracy brought aristocratic villas, townhouses, luxury hotels and festive venues to the French Riviera. We invite you to discover some of these splendid homes. Download the brochure on fine homes.

Theatres
Espace Miramar - Palais Miramar 65 Bd Croisette
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 43 86 26
Salle Piccolo - Palais Miramar 65 Bd Croisette
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 68 91 92
Théâtre Alexandre III - 19 Bd Alexandre III
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 94 33 44
ABAC, the Fine Arts Association of Cannes, was founded in 1902, and received State approval in 1935. According to its statutes, ABAC’s purpose is to promote the Fine Arts, extend their development among artists and organize an annual exhibition. It runs in free academies, but also offers classes for children and adults in a wide variety of disciplines (drawing, painting, engraving, ceramics, modelling, sculpture and computer graphics) École de la Castre - Deuxième rue du Barri - Le Suquet 06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 99 09 74
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 99 09 74
http://www.cannes-beaux-arts.com/in...