| Cannes
Cannes is accessible by the National 7 (RN7) by motorway
(A8) by train and by air (Nice Airport) which serves
the Cote D'Azur.
35 km from Domaine du Colombier !
Histoiry
Cannes itself existed as a fishing village for many
centuries and is surrounded by many tales of sailors
and fishermen, until the 19th century when Cannes
began it's rise to fame and fortune with a chance
visit by Lord Brougham during the winter of 1834.
He was taken in instantly by the charm of the coast
and the feeling of well being due to the climate.
He then invited many of his wealthy friends and colleagues
to stay, they equally fell in love with Cannes and
gradually an English community evolved, followed by
Kings and Queens of Europe, thus the creation of rich
living began. Sumptuous villas were built first followed
by the construction of prestigious hotels, these went
on to inspire architects and the making of the Russian
Palace and many other Palaces. It was thanks to the
economy boom in the early 1900 this helped create
it's big name of the (grand allure). The way and quality
of life has made Cannes a major name on the Mediterranean
coast, the magic has been greatly influenced by foreign
influx and their subtropical plants.
Leisure / Culture
First thing in the morning it's a real experience
and pleasure not to be missed by going around the
market in Fortville and finishing up with shopping
in Rue Meynadier. Here you're find the shops spread
their stands right out onto the pavements. It's here
that you feel an atmosphere that you'll not experience
anywhere else. In the afternoon why not walk around
the luxurious boutiques and through the shopping arcades
on Rue d'Antibes. At any cost you must not miss a
walk along the famous Croisette. This well known promenade
stretches right along the Cannes coastline and is
overlooked by the Palais de Festival and palaces decorated
with magnificent arrays of plants, flowers and exotic
palm trees. At both ends of the Croisette you will
be able to admire the splendid yachts in either of
the 2 ports. It's worth making a visit to the villa
Domergue and its gardens, your eyes will not believe
this Italien inspiration. For those who enjoy visiting
churches there's the Russian Orthodoxe Church of St
Michael Archangel, the Church of St George, (an example
of fine English architecture), and the Italien style
Bellini Chapel. By taking a short boat trip across
the bay to the Island of St Marguerite you'll find
more places of interest, there's the Sea museum and
the Abbey of Notre Dame of Lerins. Cannes is well
reputed for it's elegance and attracts many foreigners,
millionaires as well as the 'jet set'. The International
festival obviously attracts many others, as well as
several equestrian events and of course, various golf
tournaments, these are regular annual events and are
well marked on calenders all over the world. The night
life is something else. There are plenty of temptations
: - discotheques, theatres and café concerts.
Cannes is the 2nd biggest French town to hold conferences.
The Palais de Festival holds 150 events each year.
It's a very important centre for various watersports
activities and is the operational centre for Alcatel's
space satellite division.
Sport/ Leisure
Golf, tennis and all watersports are the main sporting
activities.
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