Latest Local News in Cannes
Snow in Valberg Photo: Nice Matin
Friday 15 November
Boy did it rain in Cannes last night. But in the ski resorts, the valleys and down to 400m heavy, sticky and copious snow fell. In some places the snow is up to 50cms deep.
It has also left nearly 8,000 households in the valleys without electricity this morning.
Boy did it rain in Cannes last night. But in the ski resorts, the valleys and down to 400m heavy, sticky and copious snow fell. In some places the snow is up to 50cms deep.
It has also left nearly 8,000 households in the valleys without electricity this morning.
Thursday 14 November - serious storms this afternoon and evening
There are 7,600 properties registered at the Cannes Mairie as available for holiday lets. The hghest prices are not for the Film Festival but for MIPIM and the Lyons conferences - with up to 10 times the normal price. Most of the major online booking services collect the holiday tax and the town has received 835,944 euros since 2016. Airbnb comes out top.
There are 7,600 properties registered at the Cannes Mairie as available for holiday lets. The hghest prices are not for the Film Festival but for MIPIM and the Lyons conferences - with up to 10 times the normal price. Most of the major online booking services collect the holiday tax and the town has received 835,944 euros since 2016. Airbnb comes out top.
Wednesday 13 November
Tramline 3 opens today: it runs from T2 at Nice Airport to St Isodore. Now you can take tramline 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.
For the energetic, there is a pedestrian pathway from T1. Leave the terminal by Exit A1, close to Arrivals, then follow the dedicated path direction Nice-St Augustin.
Tramline 3 opens today: it runs from T2 at Nice Airport to St Isodore. Now you can take tramline 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.
For the energetic, there is a pedestrian pathway from T1. Leave the terminal by Exit A1, close to Arrivals, then follow the dedicated path direction Nice-St Augustin.
Tuesday 12 November
The first cruise ship to sign up to the Cannes' Environmental Charter - a first in France - has just been inspected. Fifteen cruise companies have already signed the charter representing 95% of the 400,000 cruise passengers that come ashore each year. From January only ships signed up will be allowed to land their passengers in Cannes - fourth cruise port in France.
Ships are not allowed, for example, to dump sewage into the sea or incinerate waste and must use clean fuel while in the area of Cannes.
The first cruise ship to sign up to the Cannes' Environmental Charter - a first in France - has just been inspected. Fifteen cruise companies have already signed the charter representing 95% of the 400,000 cruise passengers that come ashore each year. From January only ships signed up will be allowed to land their passengers in Cannes - fourth cruise port in France.
Ships are not allowed, for example, to dump sewage into the sea or incinerate waste and must use clean fuel while in the area of Cannes.
Monday 11 November
Mercury passes in front of the sun today - this rare event takes place only a dozen times a century. The Astronomical Society of Cannes will be at the Square Verdun between 2 - 6pm with filters and five telescopes for you to see Mercury pass across the sun. Members of the society will be explaining what is happening and answering questions and there will be explanatory boards put up as well.
Mercury passes in front of the sun today - this rare event takes place only a dozen times a century. The Astronomical Society of Cannes will be at the Square Verdun between 2 - 6pm with filters and five telescopes for you to see Mercury pass across the sun. Members of the society will be explaining what is happening and answering questions and there will be explanatory boards put up as well.
Saturday 9 November
Time for a couple of diary dates:
Wednesday (13th) at the MACM in Mougins at 6.30pm one of the world's best perfumiers, Jean Claude Ellien, will inform us all about the fabulous history of eau de cologne. He now works exclusively for Hermes. reservations@museemougins.com
The winter horse racing season at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, starts 30 November till 13 March next year.
Time for a couple of diary dates:
Wednesday (13th) at the MACM in Mougins at 6.30pm one of the world's best perfumiers, Jean Claude Ellien, will inform us all about the fabulous history of eau de cologne. He now works exclusively for Hermes. reservations@museemougins.com
The winter horse racing season at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, starts 30 November till 13 March next year.
oFriday 8 November
A giant skateboarding park planned for the Roseraie gardens on the Croisette is under attack by local residents. They cite noise from music and the clacking of the boards and is too close to benches favoured by the elderly as well as a memorial cross. The site is listed and needs government approval for the skate park but the residents say the mayor of Cannes has failed to inform and consult with them. They add they are not against a skate park but it should be in another location where the young normally congregate.
A giant skateboarding park planned for the Roseraie gardens on the Croisette is under attack by local residents. They cite noise from music and the clacking of the boards and is too close to benches favoured by the elderly as well as a memorial cross. The site is listed and needs government approval for the skate park but the residents say the mayor of Cannes has failed to inform and consult with them. They add they are not against a skate park but it should be in another location where the young normally congregate.
Thursday 7 November
The post room at the HQ of Father Christmas is now open and will close 17 December. Children should address their envelopes simply to Pere Noel but make sure the child's letter has the first and family name, as well as the address, on it to make sure of a a reply. One point two million (1.2m) children write to him each year, with 94,000 sending an email via www.groupelaposte.com/pere-noel Pere Noel employs sixty people to handle his Christmas mail from France and the rest of the world.
The post room at the HQ of Father Christmas is now open and will close 17 December. Children should address their envelopes simply to Pere Noel but make sure the child's letter has the first and family name, as well as the address, on it to make sure of a a reply. One point two million (1.2m) children write to him each year, with 94,000 sending an email via www.groupelaposte.com/pere-noel Pere Noel employs sixty people to handle his Christmas mail from France and the rest of the world.
Mouans Sartoux chateau
Wednesday 6 November
The mayor of Mouans Sartoux, Pierre Aschieri, is in the finals of the competition to find the best mayor in France. It is his green credentials that have got him this far - winner announced 20 November.
Crazy: the penthouse at 1 The Croisette, opposite the Palais des Festivals, has just been sold for 35 million euros. The residence is still being built and will be ready next year.
The mayor of Mouans Sartoux, Pierre Aschieri, is in the finals of the competition to find the best mayor in France. It is his green credentials that have got him this far - winner announced 20 November.
Crazy: the penthouse at 1 The Croisette, opposite the Palais des Festivals, has just been sold for 35 million euros. The residence is still being built and will be ready next year.
Tuesday 5 November
The marvellous wine and food fair at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, starts this Thursday and ends 11 November: from 10am till 7pm. You can taste excellent wines, champagnes and digestifs from around France as well as some wonderful food. Good place to stock up for Christmas. Many stalls sell wines by the single bottle as well as by the case.
Tip: take you own tasting glass otherwise you can buy a glass... and keep it! Restaurants available on site as well.
The marvellous wine and food fair at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer, starts this Thursday and ends 11 November: from 10am till 7pm. You can taste excellent wines, champagnes and digestifs from around France as well as some wonderful food. Good place to stock up for Christmas. Many stalls sell wines by the single bottle as well as by the case.
Tip: take you own tasting glass otherwise you can buy a glass... and keep it! Restaurants available on site as well.
Monday 4 November
The French parliament is planning a one-off tax on 4x4s and SUVs weighing in at more than 1300kg.
If you are planning, however, to buy property the maximum lending rate for mortgages has been reduced to 5.75% - although you should actually pay much less.
The French parliament is planning a one-off tax on 4x4s and SUVs weighing in at more than 1300kg.
If you are planning, however, to buy property the maximum lending rate for mortgages has been reduced to 5.75% - although you should actually pay much less.
Saturday 2 November
The Nice - Cannes Marathon takes place tomorrow: the Croisette will be closed to traffic from 9pm tonight.
Another Alpes Maritimes event this month is the C'est Pas Classique - 60+ free events featuring classical music with a twist at the Acropolis, Nice from 29 November - 1 December.
The Nice - Cannes Marathon takes place tomorrow: the Croisette will be closed to traffic from 9pm tonight.
Another Alpes Maritimes event this month is the C'est Pas Classique - 60+ free events featuring classical music with a twist at the Acropolis, Nice from 29 November - 1 December.
Friday 1 November
Today, All Saints Day, is a holiday although most shops are open. Chrysanthemums, which are now on sale everywhere, are the traditional flowers for placing on the graves of family and friends.
On 11 November it is Armistice Day, another holiday.
A great exhibition of Joan Miro's works can be seen at the Maeght Foundation in St Paul de Vence till 17th of this month.
Today, All Saints Day, is a holiday although most shops are open. Chrysanthemums, which are now on sale everywhere, are the traditional flowers for placing on the graves of family and friends.
On 11 November it is Armistice Day, another holiday.
A great exhibition of Joan Miro's works can be seen at the Maeght Foundation in St Paul de Vence till 17th of this month.
OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday 29 October
The mayor has just reinforced his municipal police force. He 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. I hope you are feeling safe in Cannes.
Tuesday 29 October
The mayor has just reinforced his municipal police force. He 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. I hope you are feeling safe in Cannes.
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".
Thursday 17 October
The Tour de France 2020 route has been announced. It will start in Nice on 27 June with the following three stages around Nice
The Tour de France 2020 route has been announced. It will start in Nice on 27 June with the following three stages around Nice
Monday 14 October
The ubiquitous local chain of 23 gyms - Fitlane - has been sold to national operator Fitness Park.
The ubiquitous local chain of 23 gyms - Fitlane - has been sold to national operator Fitness Park.
Friday 11 October
The Provencal grape harvest is nearly over and the quality of all grape varieties is excellent this year although the quantity is a little below normal. Experts say 2019 will be a very good year and an exceptional one for Provencal reds.
The Provencal grape harvest is nearly over and the quality of all grape varieties is excellent this year although the quantity is a little below normal. Experts say 2019 will be a very good year and an exceptional one for Provencal reds.
Thursday 10 October
From today all British expats living in the Alpes Maritimes applying for a carte de sejour have to do it online at: https://contacts-demarches.interieur.gouv.fr/brexit-demande-titre-sejour
All necessary paperwork to accompany the application can be uploaded by cliquant ici You will receive official proof of application. Otherwise see www.alpes-maritimes.gouv.fr
You have six months in which to apply for a card in case of a no deal Brexit.
From today all British expats living in the Alpes Maritimes applying for a carte de sejour have to do it online at: https://contacts-demarches.interieur.gouv.fr/brexit-demande-titre-sejour
All necessary paperwork to accompany the application can be uploaded by cliquant ici You will receive official proof of application. Otherwise see www.alpes-maritimes.gouv.fr
You have six months in which to apply for a card in case of a no deal Brexit.
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.
Monday 7 October
Work has started for the winter months on the demolition and rebuilding of 10 private beach restaurants along the Croisette from the Carlton to the Goeland.
Work has started for the winter months on the demolition and rebuilding of 10 private beach restaurants along the Croisette from the Carlton to the Goeland.
Friday 4 October
The French government is planning on taking aspirin, Ibuprofen and paracetamol off the pharmacists' shelves - to be kept behind the counter from January next year.
The French government is planning on taking aspirin, Ibuprofen and paracetamol off the pharmacists' shelves - to be kept behind the counter from January next year.
Thursday 25 July
Sad news to report: co founder of this web site, colleague and partner - Paul Leppard - died today (25 July) in Cannes hospital from post operative sepsis.
Sad news to report: co founder of this web site, colleague and partner - Paul Leppard - died today (25 July) in Cannes hospital from post operative sepsis.
Monday 3 June
The train de merveilles from Nice is one of the most scenic railway routes in Europe. It is now operating every weekend and Bank Holiday until 14 July, then every day until 29 September. After that, every weekend from 5 October to 3 November. If you catch the 9.17am from Nice Ville station to Breil sur Roya there is a guide on board.
The train de merveilles from Nice is one of the most scenic railway routes in Europe. It is now operating every weekend and Bank Holiday until 14 July, then every day until 29 September. After that, every weekend from 5 October to 3 November. If you catch the 9.17am from Nice Ville station to Breil sur Roya there is a guide on board.