Latest Local News in Cannes
Monday 13 July
The weekend saw the end of the state of emergency in France. This is more of a legal and tax situation rather than everything returning to normal, Restrictions still apply but stadiums, race courses and river cruises can now open. International cruises are still banned. The state can no longer introduce a national lockdown but it can bring in local restrictions as needed. French scientific advisers are not forecasting a second wave and it is expected 31 October will see a return to normal.
The weekend saw the end of the state of emergency in France. This is more of a legal and tax situation rather than everything returning to normal, Restrictions still apply but stadiums, race courses and river cruises can now open. International cruises are still banned. The state can no longer introduce a national lockdown but it can bring in local restrictions as needed. French scientific advisers are not forecasting a second wave and it is expected 31 October will see a return to normal.
La Napoule
Friday 10 July
Tomorrow sees the return of the summer ferry from Cannes to La Figuerette via La Napoule and Theoule sur Mer. The all day ticket costs 10 euros for an adult and you can hop on and off at will. The first boat leaves Cannes at 9am and the last arrives back in Cannes at 7pm. It operates until 31 August this year.
See www.cannespaysdelerins.fr for full details and timetable.
Tomorrow sees the return of the summer ferry from Cannes to La Figuerette via La Napoule and Theoule sur Mer. The all day ticket costs 10 euros for an adult and you can hop on and off at will. The first boat leaves Cannes at 9am and the last arrives back in Cannes at 7pm. It operates until 31 August this year.
See www.cannespaysdelerins.fr for full details and timetable.
Thursday 9 July
The Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, race evenings with fireworks have been announced: 17 and 31 July plus 22 August.
Official advice is that fans and aircon are safe - just don't stand or sit near them for any length of time
The Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, race evenings with fireworks have been announced: 17 and 31 July plus 22 August.
Official advice is that fans and aircon are safe - just don't stand or sit near them for any length of time
Wednesday 8 July
The French parliament has ruled that French people can only buy one cartouche (box of 200 cigarettes) instead of the current four when they cross the border to shop. Here on the Riviera many go to Italy to buy cigarettes and alcohol. Parliament said it was done to support French tabacs and to raise taxes in France.
The French parliament has ruled that French people can only buy one cartouche (box of 200 cigarettes) instead of the current four when they cross the border to shop. Here on the Riviera many go to Italy to buy cigarettes and alcohol. Parliament said it was done to support French tabacs and to raise taxes in France.
Tuesday 7 July
The only private dwelling on the Ile St Marguerite, Le Grand Jardin, has been sold. It was on the market for two years at a price of 45m euros. It has been bought by Swiss luxury hotel and villa company Ultima Capital for an undisclosed sum. It plans to renovate the property and open it in time for lettings for the film festival next year.
There is just one problem: Cannes town hall has not given permission and says the property is designated as a private home... not a holiday let.
The only private dwelling on the Ile St Marguerite, Le Grand Jardin, has been sold. It was on the market for two years at a price of 45m euros. It has been bought by Swiss luxury hotel and villa company Ultima Capital for an undisclosed sum. It plans to renovate the property and open it in time for lettings for the film festival next year.
There is just one problem: Cannes town hall has not given permission and says the property is designated as a private home... not a holiday let.
Monday 6 July
Hotels and campsites are seeing a big rise in occupancy and bookings. Currently it's the French, Swiss, Italians and Germans. One hotelier said he was happy to report they were beginning to to speak more English as the Brits gear up to book a summer holiday.
Hotels and campsites are seeing a big rise in occupancy and bookings. Currently it's the French, Swiss, Italians and Germans. One hotelier said he was happy to report they were beginning to to speak more English as the Brits gear up to book a summer holiday.
Friday 3 July
The opening film at the Palais forecourt tonight is Le Prince Oublie. It is free and there are about 1500 deckchairs available. There is a film every Thursday at La Bocca and every Friday at the Palais. Tomorrow at 10am sees the opening of the Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet. You must wear a mask and the exhibition features his work at and on the town.
The Cannes half marathon will take place 20 September and registration is from today.
The opening film at the Palais forecourt tonight is Le Prince Oublie. It is free and there are about 1500 deckchairs available. There is a film every Thursday at La Bocca and every Friday at the Palais. Tomorrow at 10am sees the opening of the Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet. You must wear a mask and the exhibition features his work at and on the town.
The Cannes half marathon will take place 20 September and registration is from today.
Thursday 2 July
Horse racing starts again at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, on 11 July. The trotting summer meet lasts until 22 August and all take place late afternoon or in the evening.
The Menton Music Festival will take place on the forecourt of the St Michel Basilica from 1 - 10 August.
Nightclubs are expected to open 11 July.
Horse racing starts again at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, on 11 July. The trotting summer meet lasts until 22 August and all take place late afternoon or in the evening.
The Menton Music Festival will take place on the forecourt of the St Michel Basilica from 1 - 10 August.
Nightclubs are expected to open 11 July.
Wednesday 1 July - Free parking in Cannes over
Cannes has just installed a further 30 "Biohuts" this time in the old port. These marine life nurseries increase the biodiversity of the sea. The wire cages, open on two sides, have oysters in them and small fish and prawns, for example, can enter and leave at will. Each year research scientists dive to establish their efficacy.
Cannes has just installed a further 30 "Biohuts" this time in the old port. These marine life nurseries increase the biodiversity of the sea. The wire cages, open on two sides, have oysters in them and small fish and prawns, for example, can enter and leave at will. Each year research scientists dive to establish their efficacy.
June Highlights
Tuesday 30 June
The free beach buses (navettes) are now operating. One from La Bocca to its beaches and the other from the centre of Cannes. New this year is the navette that goes to Palm Beach.
Tuesday 30 June
The free beach buses (navettes) are now operating. One from La Bocca to its beaches and the other from the centre of Cannes. New this year is the navette that goes to Palm Beach.
Monday 29 June
The summer programme of events has been announced by the mayor of Cannes.
Click on What's on in Cannes on the left of this page for the full programme.
The summer programme of events has been announced by the mayor of Cannes.
Click on What's on in Cannes on the left of this page for the full programme.
Tuesday 23 June
New laws come into force regarding use of mobile phones while driving. In addition to the fine and points, you can now lose your driving licence for six months. Only fully hands free systems are allowed. Using a headset is not allowable.
New laws come into force regarding use of mobile phones while driving. In addition to the fine and points, you can now lose your driving licence for six months. Only fully hands free systems are allowed. Using a headset is not allowable.
Tuesday 16 June
We can confirm that the 14 day quarantine period in France is voluntary. Be aware however that while the UK Foreign Office continues to prohibit all but essential travel, your private holiday insurance is likely to be ineffective.
We can confirm that the 14 day quarantine period in France is voluntary. Be aware however that while the UK Foreign Office continues to prohibit all but essential travel, your private holiday insurance is likely to be ineffective.
Tuesday 9 June
This year's Blue Flag beaches are announced today. Cannes has 13 but has lost one at Bijou Plage. La Napoule and Golfe Juan have one each. The flags are awarded for cleanliness, water quality and refuse collection.
This year's Blue Flag beaches are announced today. Cannes has 13 but has lost one at Bijou Plage. La Napoule and Golfe Juan have one each. The flags are awarded for cleanliness, water quality and refuse collection.
Thursday 4 June
Last night the official selection of films for the Cannes Film Festival was announced in Paris. There are 56 chosen and each will be able to display the official Cannes logo when shown in cinemas across the world. The Film Festival has actually been cancelled.
To see the full list just click on the left hand side of this page on Cannes Film Festival.
Last night the official selection of films for the Cannes Film Festival was announced in Paris. There are 56 chosen and each will be able to display the official Cannes logo when shown in cinemas across the world. The Film Festival has actually been cancelled.
To see the full list just click on the left hand side of this page on Cannes Film Festival.
Monday 1 June
Today is the third and final day of the disinfection of all the beaches in Cannes. This is in readiness of the beaches opening to the public tomorrow. You will need to have two metres between you/your group and others around you.
Today is the third and final day of the disinfection of all the beaches in Cannes. This is in readiness of the beaches opening to the public tomorrow. You will need to have two metres between you/your group and others around you.
May Highlights
Monday 25 May
Forty new words (phrases!) have been added to the French language translating English words such as podcast, fake news and social media manager. Podcasts - audio a la demande; fake news - infox; and social media manager - un responsable des reseaux sociaux. Serious mouthfuls.
Monday 25 May
Forty new words (phrases!) have been added to the French language translating English words such as podcast, fake news and social media manager. Podcasts - audio a la demande; fake news - infox; and social media manager - un responsable des reseaux sociaux. Serious mouthfuls.
Friday 22 May
Jazz at Domergue and the Musical Nights in Le Suquet will go ahead as planned BUT the venues in both cases will be changed to the terrace of the Palais des Festivals.
Jazz at Domergue and the Musical Nights in Le Suquet will go ahead as planned BUT the venues in both cases will be changed to the terrace of the Palais des Festivals.
Lerins Islands off Cannes
Saturday 16 May
Good news day: You can play outdoor sports such as tennis, petanque and golf. Cafes, bars and restaurants are expected to open 2 June. The ferries are running to the islands of St Marguerite and St Honorat. Beach kiosks in Cannes are open.
Good news day: You can play outdoor sports such as tennis, petanque and golf. Cafes, bars and restaurants are expected to open 2 June. The ferries are running to the islands of St Marguerite and St Honorat. Beach kiosks in Cannes are open.
Tuesday 5 May
The consumer group Que Choisir has produced a letter in French for you to send to your car insurance company (see UFC-Choisir) demanding a refund. The vehicle insurance companies are making monthly savings of 750m euros. Que Choisir says on average a rebate of 50 euros is due to car drivers and 29 euros to motorcyclists.
The consumer group Que Choisir has produced a letter in French for you to send to your car insurance company (see UFC-Choisir) demanding a refund. The vehicle insurance companies are making monthly savings of 750m euros. Que Choisir says on average a rebate of 50 euros is due to car drivers and 29 euros to motorcyclists.
March Highlights
Friday 6 March
Beef is butchered differently in France from the UK. Onglet and bavette are skirt and basse cote is chuck steak all of which the Brits would use for stewing or braising. The French, however, often cut the onglet and bavette thinly and flash fry it as steak. Other stewing cuts include: jarret=shin; paleron=blade; plat de cote= brisket on the bone. French friends say if you want a good steak go to a restaurant.
Friday 6 March
Beef is butchered differently in France from the UK. Onglet and bavette are skirt and basse cote is chuck steak all of which the Brits would use for stewing or braising. The French, however, often cut the onglet and bavette thinly and flash fry it as steak. Other stewing cuts include: jarret=shin; paleron=blade; plat de cote= brisket on the bone. French friends say if you want a good steak go to a restaurant.
Thursday 5 March
David Lisnard (51) is the current mayor of Cannes. So who is he? He comes from generations of Cannois through his father. His great grandfather built the marche Forville in 1934. His grandparents owned the hotel Soleil d'Azur. His father was a professional footballer who married a dancer. After school in Cannes, M Lisnard went on to study politics in Bordeaux and Paris. Following his military service his political life began, returning to Cannes in 1999.
David Lisnard (51) is the current mayor of Cannes. So who is he? He comes from generations of Cannois through his father. His great grandfather built the marche Forville in 1934. His grandparents owned the hotel Soleil d'Azur. His father was a professional footballer who married a dancer. After school in Cannes, M Lisnard went on to study politics in Bordeaux and Paris. Following his military service his political life began, returning to Cannes in 1999.
February Highlights
Two new four star hotels are planned for the Bd du Midi at La Bocca. They will open in 2022 and 2023.
Cannes already has 130 hotels with 7000+ rooms.
Two new four star hotels are planned for the Bd du Midi at La Bocca. They will open in 2022 and 2023.
Cannes already has 130 hotels with 7000+ rooms.
Monday 17 February
It was in 1974 that the railway line through Cannes was covered over creating the voie Rapide - a key artery linking east and west Cannes. It is ugly, noisy and polluting but it moves 30,000 vehicles speedily each day.
It was in 1974 that the railway line through Cannes was covered over creating the voie Rapide - a key artery linking east and west Cannes. It is ugly, noisy and polluting but it moves 30,000 vehicles speedily each day.
January Highlights
Monday 20 January
If you hate throwing things away you can give your clothes, furniture, electrical goods, toys, books etc to Ressourcerie. They are repaired and refurbished before being sold at deliberately low prices. Nearest is 8 ave Urbain Bosio, Nice. See www.ressourcerie.fr
Two other organisations do similarly- Erasmus and Envie.
Monday 20 January
If you hate throwing things away you can give your clothes, furniture, electrical goods, toys, books etc to Ressourcerie. They are repaired and refurbished before being sold at deliberately low prices. Nearest is 8 ave Urbain Bosio, Nice. See www.ressourcerie.fr
Two other organisations do similarly- Erasmus and Envie.
Saturday 4 January
If you have held your top up health insurance (mutuelle) for at least one year, you will now be able to cancel or change it whenever you want. New for 2020, people have a choice of spectacles and dental work, such as crowns, "free" of charge. There is a cap of 400 euros for hearing aids.
If you have held your top up health insurance (mutuelle) for at least one year, you will now be able to cancel or change it whenever you want. New for 2020, people have a choice of spectacles and dental work, such as crowns, "free" of charge. There is a cap of 400 euros for hearing aids.
Wednesday 1 January
Wishing everyone health and happiness for 2020.
Wishing everyone health and happiness for 2020.
November Highlights
Thursday 14 November
There are 7,600 properties registered at the Cannes Mairie as available for holiday lets. The highest prices are not for the Film Festival but for MIPIM and the Lyons conferences - with up to 10 times the normal price.
There are 7,600 properties registered at the Cannes Mairie as available for holiday lets. The highest prices are not for the Film Festival but for MIPIM and the Lyons conferences - with up to 10 times the normal price.
Wednesday 13 November
Now you can take tram line 2 or 3 from terminal 1 or 2 to Grand Arenas free of charge and no ticket required. Grand Arenas is the nearest stop for St Augustin railway station which is only about 25 minutes journey by train to Cannes.
Now you can take tram line 2 or 3 from terminal 1 or 2 to Grand Arenas free of charge and no ticket required. Grand Arenas is the nearest stop for St Augustin railway station which is only about 25 minutes journey by train to Cannes.
October Highlights
Tuesday 29 October
The mayor can now boast 197 municipal police, 56 community police officers, 47 ASVP (environmental police), a mounted brigade, and 12 dog handlers. There are also 642 video cameras in town and his officers are trialling body worn cameras.
Tuesday 29 October
The mayor can now boast 197 municipal police, 56 community police officers, 47 ASVP (environmental police), a mounted brigade, and 12 dog handlers. There are also 642 video cameras in town and his officers are trialling body worn cameras.
Pennaria Disticha
Friday 18 October
First discovered late this summer in Cannes, it was initially thought to be a toxic algae. Test results are now in and it is, in fact, a member of the jellyfish family. Do not touch it as it leaves you with particularly nasty "burns".
First discovered late this summer in Cannes, it was initially thought to be a toxic algae. Test results are now in and it is, in fact, a member of the jellyfish family. Do not touch it as it leaves you with particularly nasty "burns".
Wednesday 9 October
Releasing balloons and Chinese Lanterns has been banned in the Alpes Maritimes by the prefect - only the third department in France to do so.
Releasing balloons and Chinese Lanterns has been banned in the Alpes Maritimes by the prefect - only the third department in France to do so.