Visit the iconic Notre-Dame de la Garde, perched high above Marseille, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and sea. Admire the stunning Neo-Byzantine architecture and beautifully decorated interior of this beloved basilica, a symbol of local faith and heritage.

Experience the local charm at Marché des Allées de la Liberté, a lively open-air market in the heart of Cannes. Browse stalls filled with flowers, antiques, crafts, and regional products under the shade of plane trees, just steps from the Old Port.

Stroll along La Croisette, Cannes’ famous beachfront promenade lined with luxury hotels, designer boutiques, and palm trees. Enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean, elegant architecture, and the glamorous atmosphere that defines the spirit of the French Riviera.

Cannes is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences.

The first Palais des Festivals et des Congrès was built in 1949 to host the Cannes Film Festival. The original building was located on the boulevard of Promenade de la Croisette on the present site of the JW Marriott Cannes. That building hosted the 4th and 6th Eurovision Song Contests in 1959 and 1961.In response to the growing success of the Film Festival and the advent of the first business conventions, such as the MIPTV Media Market since 1965, the City of Cannes decided to build a new Palais in 1979. The new building, a six-story building designed in the Modernist style by the architects Sir Hubert Bennett and François Drue was constructed on the site of the municipal Casino. It opened in December 1982 and was expanded in 1999 with the construction of the Espace Riviera, a new space of 10,000 square meters.