Editing Cannes (section)

==Landmarks==

The [[Promenade de la Croisette]] is the waterfront avenue with [[palm trees]]. La Croisette is known for picturesque beaches, restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and luxury hotels. [[Le Suquet]], the old town, provides a good view of La Croisette. The fortified tower and the Chapelle Sainte-Anne house the Musée des Explorations du monde. A distinctive building in Cannes is the [[St. Michael the Archangel Church (Cannes)|Russian Orthodox church]].

===Hotels===
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File:Hôtel Majestic Barrière (2014).JPG|[[Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes]]
File:Hôtel Martinez, Cannes (2014).JPG|[[Hôtel Martinez]]
File:Hotel Carlton Cannes Francja - widok z nowego portu. - panoramio.jpg|[[InterContinental Carlton Cannes]]
File:JW Marriott Cannes IMG 1293.jpg|[[JW Marriott Cannes]]
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===Villas===

Cannes of the 19th century can still be seen in its grand villas, built to reflect the wealth and standing of their owners and inspired by anything from medieval castles to Roman villas. They are not open to the public. Lord Brougham's Italianate Villa Eléonore Louise (one of the first in Cannes) was built between 1835 and 1839. Also known as the Quartier des Anglais, this is the oldest residential area in Cannes. Another landmark is the Villa Fiésole (known today as the Villa Domergue) designed by [[Jean-Gabriel Domergue]] in the style of Fiesole, near [[Florence]], which may be visited on appointment.

=== Île Sainte-Marguerite ===
[[File:Ile St Marguerite.jpg|alt= |thumb|[[Île Sainte-Marguerite|St. Marguerite Island]] ]]
It took the [[Man in the Iron Mask]] 11 years to leave the tiny, forested [[Île Sainte-Marguerite|St Marguerite Island]]. The mysterious individual was believed to be of noble blood, but his identity has never been proven. His cell can be visited in the Fort of St Marguerite, now renamed the Musée de la Mer (Museum of the Sea). This museum also houses discoveries from shipwrecks off the island, including Roman (1st century BC) and Saracen (10th century AD) ceramics.

=== Île Saint-Honorat ===
[[File:Saint_Honorat_Island.png|alt= |thumb|[[Île Saint-Honorat|St. Honorat Island]] ]]
Cistercian monks are the only inhabitants of the smaller, southern [[Île Saint-Honorat|St Honorat Island]]. Monks have inhabited the island since AD 410 and, at the height of their powers, owned Cannes, [[Mougins]], and [[Vallauris]]. Medieval vestiges remain in the stark church, which is open to the public, and in the ruins of the 11th-century monastery on the seashore. The monks inhabit the [[Lérins Abbey]] and divide their time between prayer and producing red and white wines.

===Museums===
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence houses artifacts from prehistoric to present, in an 18th-century mansion. The Musée de la Castre has objects from the Pacific Atolls, Peruvian relics, and Mayan pottery. Other venues include the Musée de la Marine, Musée de la Mer, Musée de la Photographie and Musée International de la Parfumerie.

===Theatre and music===
Small venues stage productions and host short sketches during the annual International Actors' Performance Festival (Festival Performance d'Acteur).<ref>{{cite web|title=A Propos|language=fr|url=https://bigperf.com/a-propos|publisher=Cannes Big Perf|access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> Local theaters include the Théâtre Debussy, the Espace Miramar<ref>{{cite web|title=Espace Miramar|language=fr|url=https://www.cannes.com/fr/mairie/annuaire-pratique/equipements-municipaux/espace-miramar.html|publisher=Site Officiel de la Ville de Cannes|access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> and the Alexandre III.<ref>{{cite web|title=Théâtre Alexandre III|language=fr|url=https://www.cannes.com/fr/mairie/annuaire-pratique/autres/theatre-alexandre-iii.html|publisher=Site Officiel de la Ville de Cannes|access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Théâtre de la Licorne|language=fr|url=https://www.cannes.com/fr/culture/theatre-de-la-licorne.html|publisher=Site Officiel de la Ville de Cannes|access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>

===Festivals and show events===
[[File:20210721 220433 Festival pyrotechnique de Cannes 2021.jpg|thumb|[[:fr:Festival d'art pyrotechnique de Cannes|Festival d'art pyrotechnique de Cannes]] 2021]]
* The [[Cannes Film Festival]] founded in 1946 is held annually, usually in May, at the [[Palais des Festivals et des Congrès]].
* The [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]] is a global event and awards show for those working in advertising and related fields, held annually in June.
*The [[:fr:Festival d'art pyrotechnique de Cannes|Festival d'art pyrotechnique de Cannes]] is an annual fireworks competition held in the summer at the Bay of Cannes.
* [[Midem]], the foremost trade show for the music industry.
* MIPIM, the world's largest property-related trade show.
*Carnival on the Riviera is an annual parade through the streets to mark the 21 days before [[Shrove Tuesday]].
*The International Festival of Games is a festival of bridge, belote, backgammon, chess, draughts, tarot, and more (February).
*Cannes Yachting Festival is an event for boating enthusiasts in the Vieux Port (September).
*The International Actors' Performance Festival: comedy sketches and performances by fringe artists
*The International Luxury Travel Market brings together under one roof the top international luxury travel providers and suppliers from all around the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iltm.net |title=ILTM Portfolio - Creating Moments that Matter |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=ILTM |publisher=Reed Exhibitions Limited |access-date=2023-04-07}}</ref>
*The [[Global Champions Tour]] showjumping league has an annual event in the ports of Cannes. 
* [[MIPCOM]] and [[MIPTV]], held in October and April respectively, are the world's most important trade markets for the television industry.
* The Pan-African Film Festival, held in early April and featuring films from the African diaspora.