Summer 2019
Sad news to report: co founder of this web site, colleague and partner - Paul Leppard - died 25 July of post operative sepsis.
It has been a tough few months and I apologise for the lack of updates this summer. We hope to get back to normal as soon as possible
Latest Local News in Cannes
Thursday 13 June
Ever wondered how near you live near to a nuclear or radioactive waste site? Greenpeace has and it has produced an interactive site for you to find out: www.greenpeace.fr
The nearest site to Cannes is the military base in Toulon -102km away- with weak to average levels. Next is a site near Aix en Provence with average to dangerous levels at 104km from Cannes.
Ever wondered how near you live near to a nuclear or radioactive waste site? Greenpeace has and it has produced an interactive site for you to find out: www.greenpeace.fr
The nearest site to Cannes is the military base in Toulon -102km away- with weak to average levels. Next is a site near Aix en Provence with average to dangerous levels at 104km from Cannes.
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.
Saturday 1 June
Showjumping returns to Cannes 6-8 June. The Longines Global Champions Tour is held at the Stade des Hesperides, Palm Beach end of Cannes. Entry is free during the day and tickets are 28 euros for the first evening, rising two euros each evening. Tickets available from FNAC and tourist office. A restaurant is available at the side of the course. See www.jumpingcannes.com
Showjumping returns to Cannes 6-8 June. The Longines Global Champions Tour is held at the Stade des Hesperides, Palm Beach end of Cannes. Entry is free during the day and tickets are 28 euros for the first evening, rising two euros each evening. Tickets available from FNAC and tourist office. A restaurant is available at the side of the course. See www.jumpingcannes.com
Friday 31 May
EDF is to raise the price of electricity tomorrow by a whopping 5.9%. And it could increase again by 1% in August.
EDF is to raise the price of electricity tomorrow by a whopping 5.9%. And it could increase again by 1% in August.
Thursday 30 May
The sudden demise of the Red Bull Air Race has stunned everyone. After this year's season it will be no more. In consequence the planned event in Cannes next year will not take place
The sudden demise of the Red Bull Air Race has stunned everyone. After this year's season it will be no more. In consequence the planned event in Cannes next year will not take place
Wednesday 29 May
This weekend is a major holiday with tomorrow a "jour ferie" (Bank Holiday). It is traditionally very busy on the roads so try to avoid the motorways and major routes today and tomorrow.
This weekend is a major holiday with tomorrow a "jour ferie" (Bank Holiday). It is traditionally very busy on the roads so try to avoid the motorways and major routes today and tomorrow.
Monday 27 May - warm but wet today
Marine Le Pen's party won the European election in France and here on the Cote d'Azur. Macron's party came second and Sarkozy's old party came third. A wake up call for the vast majority of mayors and MPs here on the coast who belong to the latter known as The Republicans.
Lewis Hamilton won his third Monte Carlo Grand Prix yesterday.
Marine Le Pen's party won the European election in France and here on the Cote d'Azur. Macron's party came second and Sarkozy's old party came third. A wake up call for the vast majority of mayors and MPs here on the coast who belong to the latter known as The Republicans.
Lewis Hamilton won his third Monte Carlo Grand Prix yesterday.
Sunday 26 May - Cannes Film Festival Winners
Palme d'Or Bong Joon-Ho: Parasite
GRAND PRIX Mati Diop: Atlantique
BEST ACTOR Antonio Bandera in Douleur et Gloire
BEST ACTRESS Emily Beecham in Little Joe
BEST SCREENPLAY Celine Sciamma: Portrait de la jeune fille en Feu
BEST DIRECTOR Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne for Young Ahmed
Palme d'Or Bong Joon-Ho: Parasite
GRAND PRIX Mati Diop: Atlantique
BEST ACTOR Antonio Bandera in Douleur et Gloire
BEST ACTRESS Emily Beecham in Little Joe
BEST SCREENPLAY Celine Sciamma: Portrait de la jeune fille en Feu
BEST DIRECTOR Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne for Young Ahmed
Saturday 25 May
Nice is one of the host cities in France for FIFA's women's world cup for football. Tickets are from as little as nine euros. Matches take place from 9 June until 6 July in Nice. See FIFAs web site.
Matches include England v Scotland; France v Norway and Sweden v Thailand. A 16th round match will be played here as well as the third place match.
Nice is one of the host cities in France for FIFA's women's world cup for football. Tickets are from as little as nine euros. Matches take place from 9 June until 6 July in Nice. See FIFAs web site.
Matches include England v Scotland; France v Norway and Sweden v Thailand. A 16th round match will be played here as well as the third place match.
Friday 24 May
The Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend and already F1 fans are taking advantage today to get up close to the drivers in the pits. Here autographs and selfies are the order of the day for fans of Lewis Hamilton. He is the one in the yellow hat.
The Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend and already F1 fans are taking advantage today to get up close to the drivers in the pits. Here autographs and selfies are the order of the day for fans of Lewis Hamilton. He is the one in the yellow hat.
 Guess Who?
Thursday 23 May
Spotted on the red carpet ... Left: Brooklyn Beckham - yes, son of you know who. |
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Photo: Nice Matin
Wednesday 22 May
A dozen mounted police horses patrol the Croisette during the Film Festival but eight of them have got the mayor in a lather.
Cannes' four police horses have a poo bag attached to them but the visitors do not. The mayor has instructed the police officers to clean up the horses' mess and has issued each officer with a trowel and poo bag. I kid you not!
A dozen mounted police horses patrol the Croisette during the Film Festival but eight of them have got the mayor in a lather.
Cannes' four police horses have a poo bag attached to them but the visitors do not. The mayor has instructed the police officers to clean up the horses' mess and has issued each officer with a trowel and poo bag. I kid you not!
Brad Pitt
Tuesday 21 May
Tarantino and the stars of his latest film, Once upon a time...in Hollywood, will be on the red carpet at 4.30pm today.
The director is asking all who see it to keep mum about the story. No spoilers please...
Tarantino and the stars of his latest film, Once upon a time...in Hollywood, will be on the red carpet at 4.30pm today.
The director is asking all who see it to keep mum about the story. No spoilers please...
Stolen
Monday 20 May
C'mon... own up! Who stole the giant Magnum ice cream mascot on Saturday night? What happened to all the hundreds of cameras in Cannes...? The thing is two meters long and weighs 20 kilos so not something you could hide inside your jacket. There's an ice cream reward for anyone who returns it. Remember the Magnum Beach is open to the public from 4pm each day - with free ice cream on offer.
C'mon... own up! Who stole the giant Magnum ice cream mascot on Saturday night? What happened to all the hundreds of cameras in Cannes...? The thing is two meters long and weighs 20 kilos so not something you could hide inside your jacket. There's an ice cream reward for anyone who returns it. Remember the Magnum Beach is open to the public from 4pm each day - with free ice cream on offer.
Mougins Village
Saturday 18 May - museum night
The MACM museum in Mougins is open 6 - 10pm tonight for a mystery game. Get your free detective kit on entry and make learning about the classical world even more interesting. Go with friends and family and make a competition of it. Entry is just five euros and it's free for kids.
The MACM museum in Mougins is open 6 - 10pm tonight for a mystery game. Get your free detective kit on entry and make learning about the classical world even more interesting. Go with friends and family and make a competition of it. Entry is just five euros and it's free for kids.
Friday 17 May
Rail strike in Italy today so French trains will stop at Menton. Need to find another means of transport if planning to go to the market in Vintimillia.
Rail strike in Italy today so French trains will stop at Menton. Need to find another means of transport if planning to go to the market in Vintimillia.
Thursday 16 May
Elton John is expected in town today for the out of competition showing of the biopic of his life Rocketman. There will be a party afterwards at the Carlton Beach.
Due to heavy rain expected on Sunday the flower parade from Plascassier to Grasse will not take place.
Elton John is expected in town today for the out of competition showing of the biopic of his life Rocketman. There will be a party afterwards at the Carlton Beach.
Due to heavy rain expected on Sunday the flower parade from Plascassier to Grasse will not take place.
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Wednesday 15 May
Opening night frocks on the red carpet. Ball gowns, one shouldered and side splits all proved popular. |
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Tuesday 14 May
You can buy a seven day unlimited travel pass for the local Palm Bus at 15 euros.
Palm bus serves Cannes, Mougins, Mandelieu, Theoule and also goes as far as Mouans Sartoux and Sophie Antipolis
You can buy a seven day unlimited travel pass for the local Palm Bus at 15 euros.
Palm bus serves Cannes, Mougins, Mandelieu, Theoule and also goes as far as Mouans Sartoux and Sophie Antipolis
Monday 13 May
The film festival starts tomorrow and for the first time the opening ceremony and opening film - The Dead don't Die - will be shown live in cinemas across France. Here in Cannes, the Arcades and Olympia cinemas will be showing the event.
Drivers should try to avoid the Croisette during the festival. The south side is pedestrianised and the north side becomes two way. After 3pm there will be deviations. Also check out any changes to bus routes.
The film festival starts tomorrow and for the first time the opening ceremony and opening film - The Dead don't Die - will be shown live in cinemas across France. Here in Cannes, the Arcades and Olympia cinemas will be showing the event.
Drivers should try to avoid the Croisette during the festival. The south side is pedestrianised and the north side becomes two way. After 3pm there will be deviations. Also check out any changes to bus routes.
Saturday 11 May
Rather cloudy today but warm - up to 24 degrees C. Be careful later in the day as strong winds are forecast, especially after 6pm.
Perhaps not for today but there are a number of nice walks in the Mouans Sartoux area. They can be found on
www.mouans-sartoux.com
Rather cloudy today but warm - up to 24 degrees C. Be careful later in the day as strong winds are forecast, especially after 6pm.
Perhaps not for today but there are a number of nice walks in the Mouans Sartoux area. They can be found on
www.mouans-sartoux.com
During the works
Friday 10 May
The first mass held after its renovation will be held this Sunday at 10.30am at Notre Dame de Bon Voyage in the centre of Cannes. The church stands on the site of the original church alongside which Napoleon bivouaced on his return to France. Cannes is spending four million euros renovating four of its churches by 2020. The others are at Le Suquet, Forville and St Cassien.
The first mass held after its renovation will be held this Sunday at 10.30am at Notre Dame de Bon Voyage in the centre of Cannes. The church stands on the site of the original church alongside which Napoleon bivouaced on his return to France. Cannes is spending four million euros renovating four of its churches by 2020. The others are at Le Suquet, Forville and St Cassien.
Thursday 9 May
Nice Airport, like all other French airports, will see many flights in and out cancelled or delayed today. This is due to a national public sector strike. Do check with your airline before setting off for the airport.
Nice Airport, like all other French airports, will see many flights in and out cancelled or delayed today. This is due to a national public sector strike. Do check with your airline before setting off for the airport.
Wednesday 8 May
The French love the cinema: last year 201.1 million tickets were sold at an average price of 6.64 euros. Eleven French films and 27 US films were seen by more than one million film fans.
Almost two thirds of all tickets sold were bought by the over 25s.
The French top the European cinema goers list and the Germans come last.
The French love the cinema: last year 201.1 million tickets were sold at an average price of 6.64 euros. Eleven French films and 27 US films were seen by more than one million film fans.
Almost two thirds of all tickets sold were bought by the over 25s.
The French top the European cinema goers list and the Germans come last.
Tuesday 7 May
The seventh stage of the E Formula world championship takes place in Monaco this Saturday. It costs just 30 euros to attend the day of fun and excitement. The race itself takes place at 4.30pm. The current leader is Dutchman Robin Frijas. Attending will be Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa.
The seventh stage of the E Formula world championship takes place in Monaco this Saturday. It costs just 30 euros to attend the day of fun and excitement. The race itself takes place at 4.30pm. The current leader is Dutchman Robin Frijas. Attending will be Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa.
Friday 3 May
Do not wander the streets of Le Cannet when drunk - it could cost you 270 euros. The town is the first in the Alpes Maritimes to bring in a charge of 120 euros for police time in dealing with you. This is on top of the 150 euro fine. Be warned.
Do not wander the streets of Le Cannet when drunk - it could cost you 270 euros. The town is the first in the Alpes Maritimes to bring in a charge of 120 euros for police time in dealing with you. This is on top of the 150 euro fine. Be warned.
Thursday 2 May
Quentin Tarantino has spent three months in the cutting room getting his film ready in time for the Cannes film festival. He and the stars(left) of Once upon a time in... Hollywood will be in Cannes. The film is in competition. Twenty five years ago Tarantino won the Palme d'Or with Pulp Fiction. Can he do it again...?
Quentin Tarantino has spent three months in the cutting room getting his film ready in time for the Cannes film festival. He and the stars(left) of Once upon a time in... Hollywood will be in Cannes. The film is in competition. Twenty five years ago Tarantino won the Palme d'Or with Pulp Fiction. Can he do it again...?
Wednesday 1 May - May Day holiday
Elton John will be in Cannes for the premiere of the film biopic, telling the story of his life, on 16 May. The film, Rocketman, is directed by Dexter Fletcher and Elton is played by Taron Egerton.
The film goes public at a cinema near you on 29 May.
Elton John will be in Cannes for the premiere of the film biopic, telling the story of his life, on 16 May. The film, Rocketman, is directed by Dexter Fletcher and Elton is played by Taron Egerton.
The film goes public at a cinema near you on 29 May.