Latest Local News in Cannes
Chateau Soligny
Tuesday 19 March
An east European has paid just shy of 55 million euros for the chateau Soligny, Californie, Cannes. It was built in 1868 and has 1200 sq m living space over five floors with parkland of 8,000 sq m.
There is a transport strike today in Nice
An east European has paid just shy of 55 million euros for the chateau Soligny, Californie, Cannes. It was built in 1868 and has 1200 sq m living space over five floors with parkland of 8,000 sq m.
There is a transport strike today in Nice
CanneSeries Trophy
Monday 18 March
Head to the Mairie tomorrow for two free tickets for CanneSeries - the international TV series awards and market. Think film festival but with a pink carpet. Just take along identity and a utility bill as proof of residency, second homers included. Tomorrow and Thursday open 8.30am till 6pm and Wednesday 2-6pm. The jury includes Miriam Leone, Stephen Fry, Emma Mackey, Rob and Katheryn Winnick with Baran Bo Odar the chairman.
Head to the Mairie tomorrow for two free tickets for CanneSeries - the international TV series awards and market. Think film festival but with a pink carpet. Just take along identity and a utility bill as proof of residency, second homers included. Tomorrow and Thursday open 8.30am till 6pm and Wednesday 2-6pm. The jury includes Miriam Leone, Stephen Fry, Emma Mackey, Rob and Katheryn Winnick with Baran Bo Odar the chairman.
Saturday 16 March
The town goes green tonight to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The illuminations will be switched on at 7pm outside the Cannes Mairie. There will be Irish music and dancing in the presence of the Irish consul. Le Suquet, the Mairie, the Croisette and many of its hotels will turn green for the night. If looking for the "crack", head for one of the town's three Irish bars.
The town goes green tonight to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The illuminations will be switched on at 7pm outside the Cannes Mairie. There will be Irish music and dancing in the presence of the Irish consul. Le Suquet, the Mairie, the Croisette and many of its hotels will turn green for the night. If looking for the "crack", head for one of the town's three Irish bars.
Friday 15 March
This year Jazz a Juan's programme will be accompanied by Jammin Juan - a complementary free jazz event. It takes place 15 - 21 July, 6.30 -7.30pm at the Petite Pinede and Place Nationale. Top acts from US, China, Canada and Europe will perform with the star act being France's top blues man Manu Lanvin (left).
This year Jazz a Juan's programme will be accompanied by Jammin Juan - a complementary free jazz event. It takes place 15 - 21 July, 6.30 -7.30pm at the Petite Pinede and Place Nationale. Top acts from US, China, Canada and Europe will perform with the star act being France's top blues man Manu Lanvin (left).
Thursday 14 March
Weather warning from 6pm for strong winds with gusts up to 60km/h. Tie everything down and stay away from the coast. The warning will be in place till 6am tomorrow.
Weather warning from 6pm for strong winds with gusts up to 60km/h. Tie everything down and stay away from the coast. The warning will be in place till 6am tomorrow.
Wednesday 13 March
Cannes is France's second most important conference town, after Paris. It is the cash cow for the town which has just agreed to build a new floor on the roof to extend the centre by 1000 sq m at a cost of 61.2m euros. The film festival organisers have been asking for more room in order to compete with film fests in other countries. Work starts end 2021 and will be completed by May 2024.
Cannes is France's second most important conference town, after Paris. It is the cash cow for the town which has just agreed to build a new floor on the roof to extend the centre by 1000 sq m at a cost of 61.2m euros. The film festival organisers have been asking for more room in order to compete with film fests in other countries. Work starts end 2021 and will be completed by May 2024.
Tuesday 12 March
Welcome to the delegates attending Mipim, the world's largest property conference and exhibition, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Eight hundred projects in 30 countries are being featured including the gigantic twin towers planned for Montreal (left). It is a mixed development with a stunning walkway on the 25th floor.
Welcome to the delegates attending Mipim, the world's largest property conference and exhibition, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Eight hundred projects in 30 countries are being featured including the gigantic twin towers planned for Montreal (left). It is a mixed development with a stunning walkway on the 25th floor.
Monday 11 March
Get ready for a very warm and sunny day
Get ready for a very warm and sunny day
Thursday 7 March
A rail strike in Italy starts today so the French TER trains to Vintimille will not be crossing the border. If planning to go to the market tomorrow do check at the train station in Cannes first.
Apparently it is now safe to swim in the Bay of Cannes after the waste was dumped in the Med last week. Personally I'd leave it a bit longer.
A rail strike in Italy starts today so the French TER trains to Vintimille will not be crossing the border. If planning to go to the market tomorrow do check at the train station in Cannes first.
Apparently it is now safe to swim in the Bay of Cannes after the waste was dumped in the Med last week. Personally I'd leave it a bit longer.
Wednesday 6 March
The programme for this year's Jazz at Juan has been announced. Booking online opens tomorrow at www.jazzajuan.com or at the tourist offices. Programme: 12 July: jazz in the streets of Antibes and Juan (free).13 July: Steve Gadd band and George Benson (35 to 150 euros) 14 July: Omri Mor, Ekram and Electro Deluxe. (free) 15 July: Delgrès & Ben Harper (50 - 150 euros) 16 July: Magma & King Crimson (20 - 100) 17 July: Louis Cole & Snarky Puppy (15 - 80) 18 July: Dj Set & Jamiroquai (60 - 160 ) 19 July: Eli Degibri quartet, Candy Dulfer & Diana Krall (35 - 150) 20 July: Pink Martini with Strom Large, (guests: Jane Birkin & Christophe Willem), Thomas Dutronc (60 - 100 euros) 21 July: New Gospel family (free)
The programme for this year's Jazz at Juan has been announced. Booking online opens tomorrow at www.jazzajuan.com or at the tourist offices. Programme: 12 July: jazz in the streets of Antibes and Juan (free).13 July: Steve Gadd band and George Benson (35 to 150 euros) 14 July: Omri Mor, Ekram and Electro Deluxe. (free) 15 July: Delgrès & Ben Harper (50 - 150 euros) 16 July: Magma & King Crimson (20 - 100) 17 July: Louis Cole & Snarky Puppy (15 - 80) 18 July: Dj Set & Jamiroquai (60 - 160 ) 19 July: Eli Degibri quartet, Candy Dulfer & Diana Krall (35 - 150) 20 July: Pink Martini with Strom Large, (guests: Jane Birkin & Christophe Willem), Thomas Dutronc (60 - 100 euros) 21 July: New Gospel family (free)
Tuesday 5 March - Mardi Gras
It is Shrove Tuesday for the Brits - pancake day. We celebrate with tossing the pancake races and eating as many savoury and sweet pancakes as we possibly can. It was a way of emptying the larder of treats before Lent. Here in Cannes you can enjoy your pancake by ordering a 'crepe' in a cafe, restaurant or one of the beach kiosks.
It is Shrove Tuesday for the Brits - pancake day. We celebrate with tossing the pancake races and eating as many savoury and sweet pancakes as we possibly can. It was a way of emptying the larder of treats before Lent. Here in Cannes you can enjoy your pancake by ordering a 'crepe' in a cafe, restaurant or one of the beach kiosks.
Notice how much of the sea the town has reclaimed over the years
Monday 4 March - a bit of history
Napoleon, after escaping from exile in Elba, landed with 900 men, horses and a trunk of gold on the coast at Golfe Juan on 1 March 1815. He and his men moved to Cannes late that night and made camp (see left) at the side of a church. This church now called Notre Dame de Bon Voyage, is on the rue de Bivouac. The town provided Napoleon with bread and three cows were slain. The mayor of Cannes said he remained loyal to the King and refused to meet Napoleon who went on to meet his Waterloo 100 days later.
Napoleon, after escaping from exile in Elba, landed with 900 men, horses and a trunk of gold on the coast at Golfe Juan on 1 March 1815. He and his men moved to Cannes late that night and made camp (see left) at the side of a church. This church now called Notre Dame de Bon Voyage, is on the rue de Bivouac. The town provided Napoleon with bread and three cows were slain. The mayor of Cannes said he remained loyal to the King and refused to meet Napoleon who went on to meet his Waterloo 100 days later.
Saturday 2 March
Cannes municipality has wrestled control of eight parking facilities from Uniparc. These are Suquet, Ferrage, Cdt Lamy, Vauban, Republique, Croisette, Laubeuf and the Palais. The town paid 800,000 euros management fees annually to Uniparc and will now use the money to upgrade the facilities and reduce prices. Notably number plate recognition will be used and you will now be able to park free for three hours on a Saturday and a Sunday. Parking will be free for two hours a week and parking after 7pm on a Saturday will cost just 3 euros till 9am Sunday. And the first hour free remains in place. Uniparc still manages Gray d'Albion and the Palais Stephanie car parks.
Cannes municipality has wrestled control of eight parking facilities from Uniparc. These are Suquet, Ferrage, Cdt Lamy, Vauban, Republique, Croisette, Laubeuf and the Palais. The town paid 800,000 euros management fees annually to Uniparc and will now use the money to upgrade the facilities and reduce prices. Notably number plate recognition will be used and you will now be able to park free for three hours on a Saturday and a Sunday. Parking will be free for two hours a week and parking after 7pm on a Saturday will cost just 3 euros till 9am Sunday. And the first hour free remains in place. Uniparc still manages Gray d'Albion and the Palais Stephanie car parks.
Friday 1 March
It's the first of the month so a raft of new taxes and laws come into force as they do every month. Notable today is the rise in the price of cigarettes by 60 centimes. A packet of Marlboro now costs 8.80 euros. Locals go to Italy to stock up.
It's the first of the month so a raft of new taxes and laws come into force as they do every month. Notable today is the rise in the price of cigarettes by 60 centimes. A packet of Marlboro now costs 8.80 euros. Locals go to Italy to stock up.
Thursday 28 February
Swimming is not allowed all along the beach from Quai St Pierre to Thales until after 4 March. Do not be tempted as waste is being let into the Med while the treatment plant is undergoing maintenance. Ugh!
Swimming is not allowed all along the beach from Quai St Pierre to Thales until after 4 March. Do not be tempted as waste is being let into the Med while the treatment plant is undergoing maintenance. Ugh!
Wednesday 27 February
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, 56 year old Mexican film director, producer and screenwriter, will be the president of the jury at this year's Film Festival. He won best director at Cannes in 2016 and has won four Academy awards. His films include Birdman, Babel and The Revenant. Cannes will pay homage to Mexican cinema.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, 56 year old Mexican film director, producer and screenwriter, will be the president of the jury at this year's Film Festival. He won best director at Cannes in 2016 and has won four Academy awards. His films include Birdman, Babel and The Revenant. Cannes will pay homage to Mexican cinema.
Tuesday 26 February
All British passport holders - French residents and tourists - will need to have at least six months left on their passports before expiry in order to enter the Schengen area if a no deal Brexit happens on 29 March. France is in the Schengen area. In Addition, British driving licence holders will need an International Driving Permit to drive in France and you can get one from UK post offices for £5.50 and they last a year. British motorist are also advised to apply now for a Green Card from their insurance companies which will be required to drive in France also. Apply for everything - better safe than sorry.
All British passport holders - French residents and tourists - will need to have at least six months left on their passports before expiry in order to enter the Schengen area if a no deal Brexit happens on 29 March. France is in the Schengen area. In Addition, British driving licence holders will need an International Driving Permit to drive in France and you can get one from UK post offices for £5.50 and they last a year. British motorist are also advised to apply now for a Green Card from their insurance companies which will be required to drive in France also. Apply for everything - better safe than sorry.
Monday 25 February
There were 13 winners from the Alpes Maritimes at the Agricultural Show in Paris this weekend. Gold went to olive pate makers L'Oli d'Aqui (also won gold for its black olives) and to Lessatine for its black olive pate. The Moulin de Brague at Opio won gold for its olive oil. Secret d'Olives and Jean Luc Spinelli both won silver for their olive oils. The prix d'Excellence for honey went to Lavoriero in Sospel. Bellet red and white AOC 2017 wines each won a silver award.
There were 13 winners from the Alpes Maritimes at the Agricultural Show in Paris this weekend. Gold went to olive pate makers L'Oli d'Aqui (also won gold for its black olives) and to Lessatine for its black olive pate. The Moulin de Brague at Opio won gold for its olive oil. Secret d'Olives and Jean Luc Spinelli both won silver for their olive oils. The prix d'Excellence for honey went to Lavoriero in Sospel. Bellet red and white AOC 2017 wines each won a silver award.
Thursday 21 February
Today it was announced that the last printed telephone directory will be distributed in December this year and the last yellow pages in December 2020. You can order online your last copies (collector's item?) www.recevoirmesannuaires.pagesjaunes.fr
In future you will be able, as now actually, to search online at white pages and yellow pages.
Today it was announced that the last printed telephone directory will be distributed in December this year and the last yellow pages in December 2020. You can order online your last copies (collector's item?) www.recevoirmesannuaires.pagesjaunes.fr
In future you will be able, as now actually, to search online at white pages and yellow pages.
Wednesday 20 February
After 30 years Cannes' most popular "locals" private beach - Bijou Plage - is no more from today. The family that manages the site lost out on contract renewal last year and gave up the fight today to stay on. The bulldozers will be arriving soon to demolish the building. We shall see what rises from the ashes....
After 30 years Cannes' most popular "locals" private beach - Bijou Plage - is no more from today. The family that manages the site lost out on contract renewal last year and gave up the fight today to stay on. The bulldozers will be arriving soon to demolish the building. We shall see what rises from the ashes....
Tuesday 19 February
Worried about how many kisses and which cheek to proffer first? Now there is a site (combiendebises.com) that tells you all the regional differences - just put your cursor over a department. Here on the Cote d'Azur it is one kiss each side and the right cheek is presented first ie you kiss to your left
Worried about how many kisses and which cheek to proffer first? Now there is a site (combiendebises.com) that tells you all the regional differences - just put your cursor over a department. Here on the Cote d'Azur it is one kiss each side and the right cheek is presented first ie you kiss to your left
Monday 18 February
Taxi drivers in Nice are demanding higher prices for the trams at the airport. Line 1 is currently 1.50 euros a ticket or one euro for a carnet for visitors and residents alike. The taxi drivers want this to rise for non Nice Metropole residents when lines 2/3 come into operation by the end of the year. Outraged? Write to Christian Estrossi, leader of the Metropole or the mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, who is also the head of tourism for the Alpes Maritimes.
Taxi drivers in Nice are demanding higher prices for the trams at the airport. Line 1 is currently 1.50 euros a ticket or one euro for a carnet for visitors and residents alike. The taxi drivers want this to rise for non Nice Metropole residents when lines 2/3 come into operation by the end of the year. Outraged? Write to Christian Estrossi, leader of the Metropole or the mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, who is also the head of tourism for the Alpes Maritimes.
Saturday 16 February
There is a new urban plan for Cannes. It was presented to the town council this week and can be seen at the planning office.
Two major events to note: the plans for the west of the town from the Tourrades to La Bocca and a massive increase in open spaces throughout Cannes, equal to 10 football pitches.
There is a new urban plan for Cannes. It was presented to the town council this week and can be seen at the planning office.
Two major events to note: the plans for the west of the town from the Tourrades to La Bocca and a massive increase in open spaces throughout Cannes, equal to 10 football pitches.
Friday 15 February
Cannes hosts the most filming on the Cote d'Azur. It was the equivalent of 562 days of shoots, adverts, television and films. But did you know you need permission from the Mairie to film and you have to pay. The mayor wants more full lenth movies to be shot in Cannes and has changed the fee structure to match this.
Cannes hosts the most filming on the Cote d'Azur. It was the equivalent of 562 days of shoots, adverts, television and films. But did you know you need permission from the Mairie to film and you have to pay. The mayor wants more full lenth movies to be shot in Cannes and has changed the fee structure to match this.
Thursday 14 February St Valentine's Day
After the debacle last year at the Formula 1 event in France when cars took up to seven hours to arrive or leave the Paul Ricard circuit new plans have been put in place for this year. Basically there will be car parks strategically placed for vehicles coming from different points eg Cannes/Nice with free shuttle buses to the stands.
Reservations start in April on the official Grand Prix site.
After the debacle last year at the Formula 1 event in France when cars took up to seven hours to arrive or leave the Paul Ricard circuit new plans have been put in place for this year. Basically there will be car parks strategically placed for vehicles coming from different points eg Cannes/Nice with free shuttle buses to the stands.
Reservations start in April on the official Grand Prix site.
Wednesday 13 February
Work on the beach, restaurants and Croisette is winding down this first phase. It will take till 2023 to complete. The beaches are being widened to a minimum of 40m. The beach restaurants between Vegalune and Martinez have been rebuilt as solid but demountable structures capable of withstanding storms while being more attractive. Eventually the Croisette will be widened and boast a cycle path on the south side. (photo: Nice Matin)
Work on the beach, restaurants and Croisette is winding down this first phase. It will take till 2023 to complete. The beaches are being widened to a minimum of 40m. The beach restaurants between Vegalune and Martinez have been rebuilt as solid but demountable structures capable of withstanding storms while being more attractive. Eventually the Croisette will be widened and boast a cycle path on the south side. (photo: Nice Matin)
Tuesday 12 February
The marvellous grotto at St Cezaire sur Siagne has reopened. Until 1 June you can visit between 10-noon and 2-5pm. From June till 3 August it is open 10am till 6pm daily.
If you have never been it is well worth a visit. Great guides on hand. There is a restaurant, picnic area, shop and wooded park land.
The marvellous grotto at St Cezaire sur Siagne has reopened. Until 1 June you can visit between 10-noon and 2-5pm. From June till 3 August it is open 10am till 6pm daily.
If you have never been it is well worth a visit. Great guides on hand. There is a restaurant, picnic area, shop and wooded park land.
Monday 11 February
One of the town's major civil works is at Palm Beach and will be completed by June. It involves major work at Moure Rouge port and improved parking at Palm Beach. In between the coast road will become one way (north to south) and will have a cycle path in the winter which will become street parking in the summer.
One of the town's major civil works is at Palm Beach and will be completed by June. It involves major work at Moure Rouge port and improved parking at Palm Beach. In between the coast road will become one way (north to south) and will have a cycle path in the winter which will become street parking in the summer.
Friday 8 February
The Games Festival takes place in Cannes 22-24 February. It is open to the public and is fun for all the family to see and play old and new games.
New this year will be a Drone Championship League event.
The Games Festival takes place in Cannes 22-24 February. It is open to the public and is fun for all the family to see and play old and new games.
New this year will be a Drone Championship League event.
Thursday 7 February
The Connexion, the English language newspaper in France, reports on a new law that comes into force today regarding British expats living in France .
"As regards the right of entry and residency, the order provides for a specific regime for British nationals who were already legally residing in France at the time of the United Kingdom's withdrawal. It thus provides for a period of up to one year to allow these British nationals to obtain a residency card and establishes special conditions for access to these cards, different from the ordinary third country national residency rules.
"It ensures the continuity of healthcare coverage under the current conditions arising from European Union law for a period of two years. The conditions for taking into account in France periods of insurance or employment completed in the United Kingdom [ie. for purposes of pension aggregation] are also determined by the order.
"A decree may suspend the special measures relating to the rights of residency, RSA and healthcare, if the government finds that the United Kingdom does not grant French nationals present on its territory treatment equivalent to that provided for in this order or in the order on the preparation for the withdrawal of the UK from the EU in respect of road transport of persons and goods and of safety in the Channel Tunnel."
The Connexion, the English language newspaper in France, reports on a new law that comes into force today regarding British expats living in France .
"As regards the right of entry and residency, the order provides for a specific regime for British nationals who were already legally residing in France at the time of the United Kingdom's withdrawal. It thus provides for a period of up to one year to allow these British nationals to obtain a residency card and establishes special conditions for access to these cards, different from the ordinary third country national residency rules.
"It ensures the continuity of healthcare coverage under the current conditions arising from European Union law for a period of two years. The conditions for taking into account in France periods of insurance or employment completed in the United Kingdom [ie. for purposes of pension aggregation] are also determined by the order.
"A decree may suspend the special measures relating to the rights of residency, RSA and healthcare, if the government finds that the United Kingdom does not grant French nationals present on its territory treatment equivalent to that provided for in this order or in the order on the preparation for the withdrawal of the UK from the EU in respect of road transport of persons and goods and of safety in the Channel Tunnel."
Wednesday 6 February
It is Chinese New year and the year of the earth pig, last in the Chinese zodiac. 2019 is a great year to make money and a good year to invest. It is going to be full of joy, a year of friendship and love for all the zodiac signs; an auspicious year because the Pig attracts success in all spheres of life.
It is Chinese New year and the year of the earth pig, last in the Chinese zodiac. 2019 is a great year to make money and a good year to invest. It is going to be full of joy, a year of friendship and love for all the zodiac signs; an auspicious year because the Pig attracts success in all spheres of life.
Tuesday 5 February
Residents and visitors alike are suffering a second winter of massive civil works in Cannes. Anyway to cheer us up the photo shows what one of them - work on the sea wall at Quai Lauboeuf - will look like when finished. It aims to create a new promenade for people to enjoy seeing Cannes town from the "sea".
Sadly, we will have to wait till April 2021 for it to be finished.
Residents and visitors alike are suffering a second winter of massive civil works in Cannes. Anyway to cheer us up the photo shows what one of them - work on the sea wall at Quai Lauboeuf - will look like when finished. It aims to create a new promenade for people to enjoy seeing Cannes town from the "sea".
Sadly, we will have to wait till April 2021 for it to be finished.
Monday 4 February
There will be no buses in Antibes tomorrow. Also no trams in Nice and only a skeleton bus service although you will be able to park free of charge on the roadside.
On a happy note - good weather forecast for the coming week.
There will be no buses in Antibes tomorrow. Also no trams in Nice and only a skeleton bus service although you will be able to park free of charge on the roadside.
On a happy note - good weather forecast for the coming week.
Thursday 31 January
The flu season is well under way and is expected to peak in two weeks' time. Thirty three people have died to date - last year more than 10,000 died in France - and 22 of them were over 65.
This year's H1N1 vaccine is 65-70% effective (last year 30%). This strain hits the 35 - 60 age group hard which is the least likely group to be vaccinated. The H3N2 is the flu strain the most dangerous for the over 70s.
The flu season is well under way and is expected to peak in two weeks' time. Thirty three people have died to date - last year more than 10,000 died in France - and 22 of them were over 65.
This year's H1N1 vaccine is 65-70% effective (last year 30%). This strain hits the 35 - 60 age group hard which is the least likely group to be vaccinated. The H3N2 is the flu strain the most dangerous for the over 70s.
Tuesday 29 January
This morning some Yellow Vests tried to pay a fine of 350 euros in small change - yes, those annoying little brown coins. It weighed so much it had to be transported in a wheelbarrow.
The coins are legal tender but the Nice office refused to open and accept the payment: annoying others trying to pay their fines (not in coins).
You have to laugh!
This morning some Yellow Vests tried to pay a fine of 350 euros in small change - yes, those annoying little brown coins. It weighed so much it had to be transported in a wheelbarrow.
The coins are legal tender but the Nice office refused to open and accept the payment: annoying others trying to pay their fines (not in coins).
You have to laugh!
Monday 28 January
A group of expats known as the New Europeans has launched an online petition at tinyurl.com/EuroGreencard
The proposal is for a “European green card” to maintain EU free movement rights for expat Brits and EU citizens living in the UK.
A growing number of MEPs and the public, with more than 57,000 having already signed the petition, are supporting the idea. The New Europeans are to appear before the constitutional affairs committee of the European Parliament. They have already been honoured by President Macron.
A group of expats known as the New Europeans has launched an online petition at tinyurl.com/EuroGreencard
The proposal is for a “European green card” to maintain EU free movement rights for expat Brits and EU citizens living in the UK.
A growing number of MEPs and the public, with more than 57,000 having already signed the petition, are supporting the idea. The New Europeans are to appear before the constitutional affairs committee of the European Parliament. They have already been honoured by President Macron.
Saturday 26 January
Diary Dates: February is Mardi Gras. The Lemon Festival in Menton starts 16 February as does the Nice Carnaval. See their web sites for details.
The Mimosa Festival at La Napoule takes place 20 -27 February
Diary Dates: February is Mardi Gras. The Lemon Festival in Menton starts 16 February as does the Nice Carnaval. See their web sites for details.
The Mimosa Festival at La Napoule takes place 20 -27 February
Friday 25 January
Twenty one umbrella pine trees have been removed from the Croisette for safety reasons. All were over 80 years old and some over 100. Ten meter tall new ones will be planted in the spring.
The umbrella pine is emblematic of the region and provides welcome shade for people in the summer heat.
Twenty one umbrella pine trees have been removed from the Croisette for safety reasons. All were over 80 years old and some over 100. Ten meter tall new ones will be planted in the spring.
The umbrella pine is emblematic of the region and provides welcome shade for people in the summer heat.
Thursday 24 January
The Michelin team has dealt a serious blow to the starred restaurants in the Cannes area this year. The Oasis in La Napoule has lost its second star after 25 years probably due to a new chef taking over last year. A new chef also at the Park 45 in Cannes (left) means it now has no stars. Despite also taking on a new chef last year, the Mas Candille, Mougins, has kept its star. The Paloma in Mougins has lost its second star.
The Mirazur in Menton has been awarded a third star - there are only 127 in the world
The Michelin team has dealt a serious blow to the starred restaurants in the Cannes area this year. The Oasis in La Napoule has lost its second star after 25 years probably due to a new chef taking over last year. A new chef also at the Park 45 in Cannes (left) means it now has no stars. Despite also taking on a new chef last year, the Mas Candille, Mougins, has kept its star. The Paloma in Mougins has lost its second star.
The Mirazur in Menton has been awarded a third star - there are only 127 in the world
Wednesday 23 January
The largest employer in Cannes is the French/Italian company Thales Alenia Space. This year it celebrates 90 years on its site on Bd du Midi, La Bocca. The firm employs on average 2,500 people who work on this 175,000 sq m site. Thales in Cannes is famous for its satellites but it is also involved in robotics, optics and Big Data on site.
The largest employer in Cannes is the French/Italian company Thales Alenia Space. This year it celebrates 90 years on its site on Bd du Midi, La Bocca. The firm employs on average 2,500 people who work on this 175,000 sq m site. Thales in Cannes is famous for its satellites but it is also involved in robotics, optics and Big Data on site.
Monday 14 January
Cannes' old harbour is the first in France to be awarded the Qualité Tourisme badge. Although there are over 5000 such awards in France this is the first time a harbour has received one, highlighting the quality of its welcome.
Cannes' old harbour is the first in France to be awarded the Qualité Tourisme badge. Although there are over 5000 such awards in France this is the first time a harbour has received one, highlighting the quality of its welcome.
Monday 7 January
The price of stamps in France went up this month. First class, the red stamp,now costs 1.05 euros and the second class, green, has risen to 88 centimes.
One wonders if the postal service wants us to continue using slow mail...
The price of stamps in France went up this month. First class, the red stamp,now costs 1.05 euros and the second class, green, has risen to 88 centimes.
One wonders if the postal service wants us to continue using slow mail...
Thursday 3 January
Cannes is officially the second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes after Nice - overtaking Antibes in 2016. Cannes gained new residents to register 74,152 residents that year while Antibes lost several hundred falling to 73,798
Cannes is officially the second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes after Nice - overtaking Antibes in 2016. Cannes gained new residents to register 74,152 residents that year while Antibes lost several hundred falling to 73,798
Monday 31 December
Next year will see four official long weekends (Bank Holidays in England) and two "pont" days - taking a day off to make a long weekend, known as a "bridge" in French. One holiday will be lost as 14 July falls on a Sunday in 2019. No extra day off in France if the holiday falls on a day of rest.
Official: 30 May; 22 April; 10 June; 15 August; 1 November
Ponts: 10 June and 11 November.
Next year will see four official long weekends (Bank Holidays in England) and two "pont" days - taking a day off to make a long weekend, known as a "bridge" in French. One holiday will be lost as 14 July falls on a Sunday in 2019. No extra day off in France if the holiday falls on a day of rest.
Official: 30 May; 22 April; 10 June; 15 August; 1 November
Ponts: 10 June and 11 November.
Saturday 29 September -IMPORTANT NOTICE
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be permanently restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be permanently restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
Wednesday 5 September
Despite property prices rising 11.5% this year, an online estate agency ranks Cannes in the top five French towns for investment. It cites quality of life, affordability and good, profitable renting opportunities.
Another listing shows Cannes in 10th place this summer for the cost of a week's rental at an average 1,876 euros and Theoule at 2,741. St Tropez tops the list at almost 6,000 euros a week.
Remember, though, that Cannes as a conference town offers rental opportunities all year round - unlike most beach resorts.
Despite property prices rising 11.5% this year, an online estate agency ranks Cannes in the top five French towns for investment. It cites quality of life, affordability and good, profitable renting opportunities.
Another listing shows Cannes in 10th place this summer for the cost of a week's rental at an average 1,876 euros and Theoule at 2,741. St Tropez tops the list at almost 6,000 euros a week.
Remember, though, that Cannes as a conference town offers rental opportunities all year round - unlike most beach resorts.