Latest Local News in Cannes
Wednesday 16 January
Since the beginning of this month, supermarkets can no longer offer super promotions on any food products. The maximum discount allowed is 34% of original full price. The law also bans two for one offers: you now need to buy two to get one free. From 1 March supermarkets will only be able to have 25% of discounted food products at any one time.
Since the beginning of this month, supermarkets can no longer offer super promotions on any food products. The maximum discount allowed is 34% of original full price. The law also bans two for one offers: you now need to buy two to get one free. From 1 March supermarkets will only be able to have 25% of discounted food products at any one time.
Tuesday 15 January
The seventh bird count across France takes place 26/27 January. You can choose to count the birds in your garden, balcony or local green space from a small square to a park. Just pick an hour on one of the days to count and identify the birds you see. Best times are thought to be mid morning or early afternoon. Send data to www. oiseauxdesjardins.fr
Last year's study revealed the average garden had 38 birds in it.
The seventh bird count across France takes place 26/27 January. You can choose to count the birds in your garden, balcony or local green space from a small square to a park. Just pick an hour on one of the days to count and identify the birds you see. Best times are thought to be mid morning or early afternoon. Send data to www. oiseauxdesjardins.fr
Last year's study revealed the average garden had 38 birds in it.
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.
Friday 11 January
If you enjoy running and want to visit some of the sites of Cannes, the Urban Trail on Sunday is for you. There are four routes: 25kn; 15km; 9km; and the Kids trail for 7-11 year olds, new this year. It costs two euros to register and the money goes to coastal conservation. Places are limited to 3000 runners so you might be able to book on the day at the Plage Mace or try now on the urban trail website.
It is not a race but a pleasure run designed for you to see Cannes.
If you enjoy running and want to visit some of the sites of Cannes, the Urban Trail on Sunday is for you. There are four routes: 25kn; 15km; 9km; and the Kids trail for 7-11 year olds, new this year. It costs two euros to register and the money goes to coastal conservation. Places are limited to 3000 runners so you might be able to book on the day at the Plage Mace or try now on the urban trail website.
It is not a race but a pleasure run designed for you to see Cannes.
Thursday 10 January
The British Embassy in Paris continues its Brexit roadshow with a visit to Cannes on 31 January at 7pm. An update will be given and questions taken. Anyone interested in attending needs to book a place through voisinsvoices@gmail,com
The British Embassy in Paris continues its Brexit roadshow with a visit to Cannes on 31 January at 7pm. An update will be given and questions taken. Anyone interested in attending needs to book a place through voisinsvoices@gmail,com
Wednesday 9 January
British stand up comedy returns to Cannes 25 January. It is at Ma Nolans, rue Buttura from 8.30pm. Tickets booked in advance at 10 euros or 12 on the door. Contact mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com
British stand up comedy returns to Cannes 25 January. It is at Ma Nolans, rue Buttura from 8.30pm. Tickets booked in advance at 10 euros or 12 on the door. Contact mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com
Tuesday 8 January
The winter sales start tomorrw.
Have fun
The winter sales start tomorrw.
Have fun
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...
Saturday 5 January
Tomorrow is the main steeple chase meet of the season at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer. Have lunch and a bit of a flutter on Epiphany.
In the UK, tomorrow is when the Christmas decorations come down but for the Russians it is Christmas Day.
Tomorrow is the main steeple chase meet of the season at the Hippodrome, Cagnes sur Mer. Have lunch and a bit of a flutter on Epiphany.
In the UK, tomorrow is when the Christmas decorations come down but for the Russians it is Christmas Day.
Friday 4 January
There were 4.218 babies born in Antibes, Cannes and Grasse last year. Top names were Gabriel and Chloe for Antibes; Liam and Lena for Cannes; and Leo and Camille in Grasse.
There were 4.218 babies born in Antibes, Cannes and Grasse last year. Top names were Gabriel and Chloe for Antibes; Liam and Lena for Cannes; and Leo and Camille in Grasse.
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
Wednesday 2 January
You can put out your real Christmas trees for free collection - and recycling - every Tuesday and Thursday throughout January. Place them near the glass recycling points. Next collection tomorrow.
You can put out your real Christmas trees for free collection - and recycling - every Tuesday and Thursday throughout January. Place them near the glass recycling points. Next collection tomorrow.
Tuesday 1 January
Health and Happiness to all
for the coming year
Health and Happiness to all
for the coming year
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.
Monday 3 December
Shops are not allowed by law to refuse payments in coins.
Those pesky little brown ones, by the way, are much appreciated by the bread shops.
Shops are not allowed by law to refuse payments in coins.
Those pesky little brown ones, by the way, are much appreciated by the bread shops.
Tuesday 30 October
The British government is in the process of taking the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill through parliament. This will mean 190,000 expat retirees and all British holidaymakers on the Continent can retain medical coverage in EU states that agree to the arrangement. It will apply even with a no deal scenario for Brexit.
The British government is in the process of taking the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill through parliament. This will mean 190,000 expat retirees and all British holidaymakers on the Continent can retain medical coverage in EU states that agree to the arrangement. It will apply even with a no deal scenario for Brexit.
Saturday 29 September -IMPORTANT NOTICE
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
The road signs will go up Sunday night and the radars changed. There will be no leeway regarding fines. Weirdly he thinks it will "fluidify" the traffic.
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
The road signs will go up Sunday night and the radars changed. There will be no leeway regarding fines. Weirdly he thinks it will "fluidify" the traffic.
Wednesday 12 September
From tomorrow the supermarket Leclerc will be offering electricity 10% lower than the regulated price and 20% lower with store vouchers. It joins Eni, Engie and Total which all offer a 10% reduction. Cdiscount is Casino's online subsidiary and it offers 15% off electricity tarrifs.
From tomorrow the supermarket Leclerc will be offering electricity 10% lower than the regulated price and 20% lower with store vouchers. It joins Eni, Engie and Total which all offer a 10% reduction. Cdiscount is Casino's online subsidiary and it offers 15% off electricity tarrifs.
Tuesday 11 September
For the first time in France Cashback at the supermarket till will be available from the end of this month. Casino will be offering the service, popular in the UK and USA, in 150 of its stores. It has been trialled at several Casino Geant stores for the past few months with customers able to take between 10 and 50 euros in cash when paying for their shopping with a card..
For the first time in France Cashback at the supermarket till will be available from the end of this month. Casino will be offering the service, popular in the UK and USA, in 150 of its stores. It has been trialled at several Casino Geant stores for the past few months with customers able to take between 10 and 50 euros in cash when paying for their shopping with a card..
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.