Archive for July, 2010

Free shipping on Cannes gear this weekend

Free shipping on Cannes gear this weekend

The summer heat wave may have passed – but the Cannes season is still in full swing! Reason enough to freshen up your wardrobe with a new Cannes tee, cap or messenger bag. But, I’ll give you one more reason – a better one perhaps: free shipping! This weekend and this weekend only (July 30-August [...]

Sailing lessons in Cannes

Sailing lessons in Cannes

When you think Cannes, you immediately think of the Croisette and the beaches. But why not try something beyond the beaches, like learning how to sail? In Cannes, there are currently two options. The first is the Club Nautique de la Croisette, located at the Bijou Plage near Palm Beach. the Club organises lessons for [...]

Prince candidate for Nice Jazz Festival

Prince candidate for Nice Jazz Festival

Since Prince played Nice in France yesterday and followed up the show with an after party at the Palais club in Cannes, rumours have been circulating that the Minneapolis musician has plans to take over the Nice Jazz Festival. The annual event has been leaking money for some time, and it is known that the [...]

TFWA adds more space – and new VP

TFWA adds more space – and new VP

The exclusive travel fair TFWA will be increasing its space next September, using the new Golden Village and Marine Croisette areas in the Palais des Festivals. Among the companies to occupy space in the new Golden Village extension are long-time exhibitor Hugo Boss; Brioni, the Italian fashion label that made its travel retail debut at [...]

3 million euros in play at poker tournament in Cannes

3 million euros in play at poker tournament in Cannes

The big news in Cannes poker is that the Main Event of the Season 3 Partouche Poker Tournament will take place September 2-7 2010 at the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes. The organisers are guaranteeing a monumental €3 million in prize money, which makes it one of France’s most important events. The last season saw [...]

Free open-air cinema in Cannes this summer

Free open-air cinema in Cannes this summer

If you’re looking for things to do in Cannes this summer, why not enjoy some free open-air cinema? Every year, the city organises a series of shows that are free and open to all. The films are recent hits, dubbed in French. All you have to do is turn up on time for a seat [...]

Electronic music on the beach in Cannes this summer

Electronic music on the beach in Cannes this summer

On July 13, the beach at Cannes will become a massive dancefloor for the fifth time. Between now and August 17, five nights of electronic music will bring together a happy crowd for what is France’s only beach festival. Les Plages Electroniques is a fun event, attracting a young crowd from across the south of [...]