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905km (562 miles) S of Paris; 164km (102 miles) E of Marseille; 26km (16 miles) SW of Nice When Coco Chanel came here, got a suntan, and returned to Paris bronzed, she startled the milk-white ladies of society. Today the golden bodies -- in nearly nonexistent swimsuits -- that line the sandy beaches of this chic resort continue the trend started by the late fashion designer. Cannes is at its most frenzied during the International Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on promenade de la Croisette. On the seafront boulevards, flashbulbs pop as the stars and wannabes emerge and pose and pose and pose. The festival's stellar activities are closed to most visitors, who are forced to line up in front of the Palais des Festivals. Known as "the bunker," this concrete structure is the venue for premiers that draw some 5,000 spectators. With international regattas, galas, concours d'élégance, and even a Mimosa Festival in February, something's always happening at Cannes -- except in November, traditionally a dead month. Back to Top Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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| History (Source: WCities) | Top | Invasions, conquests and uprisings punctuate the history of Cannes, which was nothing more than a simple Mediterranean fishing village before the 19th Century. The arrival of Lord Brougham in 1834 prompted an influx of British and Russian aristocrats wishing to take advantage of the town’s warm winter climate, bringing the town the fame and fortune it enjoys today. Ever thriving, Cannes has played host to the renowned International Film Festival since 1946, and is now the choice location for staging many prestigious events. The first known civilization to inhabit Cannes dates right back to 2 BCE, when today’s movie-star playground was settled by the Oxybian tribe from Liguria (an arm of the Mediterranean conquered by Rome in 14 BCE) bearing the name Aegitna. At this time, Aegitna was a poor and simple fishing village that served as a stopping point between the Lérins Islands (less than a mile southeast of Cannes) and dry land. Life in Aegitna was idyllically uneventful until the bloody battle between the troops of Othos and Vitellius in the year 69 CE, each aspiring to the power of the Roman emperor. The era of conquest thus began and it was not until the 9th Century that the wave of brutal foreign invasions ceased. In the 10th century, the village fell under the sway of the Abbaye de Lérins (Lérins Abbey, founded in the 5th Century). Once the invaders had been expelled, the Counts of Provence handed over the small edifice crowning the summit of Le Suquet hill (t
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air The Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport ( +33 8 9269 5555 / http://www.nice.aeroport.fr/include/default.asp?l=2/ ) is located 15 miles outside of Cannes, and can be reached by taxi or daily buses. The trip to the city center takes between 30 and 45 minutes, but is a nice, relaxing drive. AER LINGUS ( +33 1 7020 0072 / http://www.aerlingus.ie/ ) ALITALIA ( +33 1 4494 4400 / http://www.alitalia.fr/ ) AUSTRIAN AIRLINES ( +33 8 2081 6816 / http://www.aua.com/ ) BRITISH AIRWAYS ( +33 4 7268 2408 / http://www.british-airways.com/ ) IBERIA ( +33 825 800 965 / http://www.iberia.fr/ ) SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINE ( 825 325 335 / http://www.scandinavian.net/ ) TURKISH AIRLINES ( +33 4 9321 4479 / http://www.turkishairlines.com/ ) UNITED AIRLINES ( +33 8 1072 7272 / http://www.united.com/ ) VIRGIN EXPRESS ( +33 8 2123 0202 / http://www.virgin.com/ ) From the Airport Bus: Rapides Côte D'Azur Ouest RCA ( +33 8 2048 1111 / http://www.rca.tm.fr/ ) buses leave every 20 to 30 minutes. There are 21 scheduled bus routes serving 120 destinations from this airport. Take the N3 to travel by coast to Cannes, or the N210 to travel by motorway. Taxis: Taxi service is available outside of each terminal. However, if Cannes is the objective, expect to pay around EUR70. You can rent taxis through Allo Taxis and at Taxi Cannes . Car Rental Companies: Traveling to and from the airport is very
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | The Mediterranean sun and sea really help to cultivate the festive spirit and lounging life that Cannes is so well-known for – as well as the palm trees that adorn the local landscape. Enjoy yourself! You’ll be truly spoiled between all of your choices - beaches, nightclubs, museums and galleries, festivals and shopping all year round. Galleries, Museums & Monuments Cannes boasts a number of art galleries that rival any in France, such as the fine contemporary displays at Galerie de Cannes and Galerie Alexandre Léadouze . The handful of museums in the town, while disappointing in number, are of uniformly high quality. On Boulevard de la Croisette, you’ll love to linger around Malmaison , a former private mansion dating back to the belle époque, featuring some excellent temporary art exhibitions. At the summit of Le Suquet – the old town on the hill – stands Musée de la Castre , a museum which boasts a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings, as well as collections focusing on Mediterranean archaeology and musical instruments from all over the world. Just next door is the church of Notre-Dame de l’Espérance with its intriguing commemorative plaques made by locals giving thanks to the Virgin Mary for prayers answered. Make sure you cross the shores to the island of Sainte-Marguerite, where you can visit the actual prison where the well-known Man in the Iron Mask was held. Incarcerated without trial by order of King Louis XIV, the true ident
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