sightseeing • day trips dining • nightlife • shopping transportation
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sightseeing • day trips dining • nightlife • shopping transportation
™ FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2009 Your guide to: sightseeing • day trips dining • nightlife • shopping transportation • general info THR.COM/cannes ride page 2 BUSES Beltrame (tel: (04) 9349 6090) Bus Azur (tel: 0825 825 599), www.busazur.com CTM Cannes La Bocca (tel: (04) 9390 9292) STU de Cannes Bus Azur (tel: (04) 9345 2008 Stops: Buses stop at the two coach stations, at place de l'Hôtel de Ville and place Cornut-Gentille. Other stops include the port, railway station and town hall. The network includes the nearby towns of La Bocca, Le Cannet and Mandelieu-La Napoule. Buses run every 15 minutes, 5:45 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Tickets: Single tickets can be purchased on the bus. It is also possible to buy a packet of 10 tickets and a week pass. Either can can be purchased at the coach station or on the bus. TAXIS Allo Taxis Cannes: 0890 712 227 Taxis arrive within about 5 minutes anywhere in the city center. Tipping is appreciated but not expected. There is a main taxi stand near the old harbor behind the Hotel de Ville. DRIVING Driving in Cannes during the festival is a nightmare. Many streets are closed, and those that aren’t are usually packed bumperto-bumper with some of the most expensive cars you’ll ever see. The traffic isn’t just in the city; the road to Antibes and points east along the coast can turn into a parking lot as well, especially during the first weekend of the festival. You’re better off with a bike, scooter or, best, a sturdy pair of Nikes. THR.COM/cannes BOAT HIRE If you’re not listening or just have to have a car, the main car parks include Forville, place Vauban, place du Marché Forville, Palais des Festivals, Pantiero Esplanade and Hotel Gray d'Albion. Camper & Nicholsons, Port Camille Rayon (tel: (04) 9704 1050), www.cnconnect.com Cannes Nautic, port la Napoule Mandelieu (tel: (04) 9393 0767), www.cannesnautic.com) Cannes Station Voile (tel: (04) 9218 8888) La Clé de Sol (tel: (06) 0735 0167), www.lacledesol.com Au Fil de L’eau (tel: (04) 9342 0845); www.aufildeleau.com. CAR HIRE ride page 3 Ada, 59 angle de la Croisette (tel: (04) 9706 0707), www.ada.fr Avis, 69 La Croisette (tel: 0820 611 635), www.avis.fr Hertz France, 147 rue d’Antibes (tel: (04) 9399 0420), www.hertz.fr Driving licenses and credit cards are required. Insurance is usually included, but it’s advisable to check. BICYCLE HIRE Mistral Locations, 4 rue Georges Clémenceau (tel: (04) 9339 3360),mistral-location.com /fr/2roues.html Cycles Daniel, 2 rue du Pont Romain (tel: (04) 9399 9030) TRAIN TOURS Les Petit Trains de la Croisette et du Suquet (tel: (06) 1409 4939) depart regularly from the tourist office. One heads for Le Suquet (Old Town), the other for La Croisette. Both trips last 40 minutes and include a multilingual commentary. SELF-DRIVE TOURS Clearly sign-posted information points along the Route Napoléon recount the progress of Napoleon after his escape from the Isle of Elba. The Action Nationale des Elus pour la Route Napoléon provides further information. www.route-napoleon.com THR.COM/cannes day page 4 I f you’re not busy in meetings or you’ve grown weary of the scene along La Croisette, there are plenty of sights to see without leaving town. If you’re up for stair-stepping, the Cannes Castle, built in the 11th century, overlooks the old harbor, La Croisette and Napoule Bay. In Cannes’ Old Town, Le Suquet, the remains of the fortified tower still stand, as does the 12th century Chapel of St Anne. Le Suquet is home to dozens of restaurants — from bars and cafes to white-tablecloth, fancy-schmancy spots — and its winding streets are a lovely place for a stroll or to pick up a gift or two. The port is another great place to peruse, with its odd medley of luxury boats and tiny fishing vessels, and no trip to Cannes is complete without spending a morning wandering the fragrant, colorful aisles of the Marche de Forville, which lends new meaning to the term “farmer’s market.” THR.COM/cannes day page 5 If you’re looking to get out of the city without a lot of hassle, for 9 euros you can jump a ferry to one of the nearby islands, Ile Ste-Marguerite and Ile St-Honorat. SteMarguerite is home to Fort Royal and the legend of the “Man in the Iron Mask.” A tour of the prison includes the cell of the inmate who begat much mystery and more than a couple of movies. St-Honorat is the private pro p e rty of the Benedictine monks who live there. The island has a small cafe at the boat landing where you can buy sandwiches, drinks and wine that is produced by the monks from the vineyards that they tend. The highlight of the island tour is the ruins of the fortified monastery that was built in 1073. The modern monastery is also open to the public, and Mass is performed on Sundays. Wear comfortable walking shoes, because the trails are dirt and gravel and the steps of the ancient fortress are steep. And keep your shirt on because the monks expect proper attire. (No topless bathing or skimpy clothing.) And if you get tired of the frenetic festival atmosphere and want to get away for the day, the South of France is the place to do it. The potential day-trip destinations a re numerous: Almost every little town along the sea has something to call attention to itself for either grown-ups or the kids in the family. day trip: ANTIBES Cannes’ quiet little neighbor, Antibes is a charming seaside village in its own right and only 10 minutes by train from Cannes. The Musee Picasso is the first stop. Housed in a medieval f o r t ress once owned by the Grimaldis of Monaco, the museum contains Picasso’s works mostly f rom the three months of 1946 that he lived there. Fort Carre is a f o r t ress built in 1550 that overlooks the harbor and the old city that it once protected. If you’ve brought the kids and want to trade in the sharks on La Croisette for the ones that swim in a tank, then take a trip to Marineland, Euro p e ’s first marine zoo.www.marineland.fr Antibes Office de Tourisme Tel: (04) 9723 1111 Fax: (04) 9723 1112 [email protected] day trip: EZE Eze is a medieval village perched like an eagle’s nest on a ro c k y outcropping 1,400 feet above the sea. It’s about an hour fro m Cannes by train on the way to Monaco. The air is fragrant with flowers in the spring, and the views are spectacular. The steep, narrow streets wander among boutiques and artist shops. THR.COM/cannes day trip: GRASSE day page 6 Grasse is the perfume capital of the world and a cool, quiet respite from the bustle and humidity of Cannes. The city is only about 15 kilometers f rom Cannes and easily reachable via a modern double-decker train that entered service in 2005. Round trip is about $10, and it takes about 25 minutes each way. Tiny streets wind between 17th and 18th century buildings, up and down ancient steps, through arched tunnels and sometimes into large squares of the old town (“vieille ville”). In the old village is the 10th-11th-century N o t re Dame du Puy cathedral and its huge 18th century clock tower. Inside the cathedral are three paintings by Rubens as well as the 1754 painting “Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. But Grasse’s true claim to fame is the perfume. The three largest factories offer free tours. Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard are open during the day. If you like the hands-on experience, at Molin a rd you can take away your own perfumed water in a 50-ml scent bottle, and you can re o rder your perfume anytime. Molinard keeps each formula secret, so your scent will truly be your own. Grasse Office de Tourisme Tel: (04) 9336 6666 Fax: (04) 9336 8636 [email protected] day trip: MONACO This is what the Cote d’Azur is all about, where the rich and the royal come to play. There is Le Casino de Monte-Carlo, looking every bit the James Bond hang, where people in formal wear plunk down big bets on the tables and you can’t get in if you’re not 21. Gentlemen don’t have to wear tuxedos, but a jacket and tie are re q u i red. The centerpiece of Monaco is the harbor. Unless y o u ’ re a multimillionaire, you will not believe the floating mansions that are docked in Port Herc u l e . These are boat people you’d love to be. Monaco is a tough day trip because there are so many things to see. The Palais du Prince is the home of the ruling Grimaldi family; t h e re ’s also the Napoleon museum, the National Museum of Monaco and the Naval Museum. Or you can take in the Musee Oceanographique, the cactus garden or the Japanese garden. You might want to consult a guidebook for this one. Another thing to keep in mind is that during the film festival, Monaco is getting ready for the Grand Prix of Monaco, so many streets are closed and some of the open are a s around the port are filled with bleachers. Getting around town can be a challenge. Monaco Office de Tourisme Tel: 377 9216 6116 Fax: 377 9216 6000 [email protected] THR.COM/cannes CANNES by the N U M B E R S Tourist Office: Palais des Festivals, La Croisette (tel: (04) 9299 8422) www.cannes-on-line.com Open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (summer); Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (winter). Other branches are located in the train station and at 1 avenue P i e r reSémard, Cannes-La Bocca. day page 7 Passes: The Carte Musée or French Riviera Museum Pass (tel: (04) 9703 8220) allows free access to more than 60 of the Riviera’s museums, monuments and gardens including the Musée-Chapelle Bellini, Musée de la Castre, La Malmaison and Musée de la Mer. There are threeday and seven-day passes available at participating museums, monuments and gardens, tourist offices, selected branches of Thomas Cook (Nice and Cannes) and FNAC department stores. Musée de la Castre (Castre Museum) Le Suquet, (tel: (04) 9338 5526) Hours of operation: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. (April-May and Sept.); Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (June-Aug.); Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. (Oct.-March). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Admission charge. Ile Ste Marguerite (St Marguerite Island) Musée de la Mer, Ile Ste Marguerite, (tel: (04) 9338 5526) www.cannes-on-line.com Ile St Honorat (St Honorat Island) (tel: (04) 9298 7138) (boat trips) www.abbayedelerins.com Hours of operation: Boats run Mon.-Sat. daily 8:10 a.m.-6 p.m. (summer), 8:10 a.m.-5 p.m. (winter). Admission charge. day trip: THE VILLAS OF CANNES Villa Eléonore Louise 24 avenue du Dr Picaud Villa Fiésole/Villa Domergue Avenue Fiésole in the Quartier de la Californie (tel: (04) 9399 0404) Walking Tours Guided 2-hour walking tours depart every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Tourist Information Office, Palais des Festivals, esplanade Georges Pompidou (tel: (04) 9339 2453). These take in the Old Town (Le Suquet), the old port, the rue d’Antibes and La Croisette. The most rewarding nature trails are to be found on the Lérins Islands. Train Tours Les Petit Trains de la Croisette et du Suquet (tel: (06) 1409 4939) depart regularly from the tourist o ffice. One heads for Le Suquet, the other for La Croisette. Each lasts 40 minutes and includes a multilingual commentary. Hours of operation: Tues.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 2:15-4:15 p.m. (Oct.-March); Tues.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 2:15-5:45 p.m. (April-Sept.); Tues.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 2:156:30 p.m. (July-Sept.). Admission charge. THR.COM/cannes 3 Portes (Mediterranean) 16, rue des Frères Pradignac 04 93 38 91 70 www.3portes.com 24 Suquet Restaurant (Provencal) 24, rue du Suquet 04 93 38 75 22 www.cannesinfo.com/24suquet 72 Croisette (Brasserie) 72, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 94 18 30 Al Charq (Lebanese) eat page 8 61, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 94 44 04 L’As de Carreau (Mediterranean) 10, rue de Bone 04 97 06 99 00 L’Assiette Provençale (Mediterranean) 9, quai St-Pierre, 04 93 38 52 14 Plage nº 24 04 93 43 70 55 Au Mal Assis (Fish & Seafood) Brasserie Carlton 15, quai St-Pierre 04 93 99 19 09 (Mediterranean) Auberge Provencale (Mediterranean) 10, rue St-Antoine, 04 92 99 27 17 www.auberge-provencale.com Bangkok (Asian) 14, rue Latour Maubourg 04 93 94 54 15 Bijou Plage (Mediterranean) Carlton Inter-Continental Cannes 04 93 06 40 06 www.cannes.interconti.com La Brouette de Grand-Mere (Traditional French) 9, bis rue d’Oran 04 93 39 12 10 Canna Suisse (Austrian-German-Swiss) 23, rue Forville 04 93 99 01 27 www.cannasuisse.com THR.COM/cannes Cannes Beach Évasion (Mediterranean) (Mediterranean) Plage nº 5, 04 93 38 14 59 Le Caveau 30 (Seafood) 45, rue Félix Faure, 04 93 39 06 33 Le Cavendish 11, Boulevard Carnot, 04 97 06 26 00 www.cavendish-cannes.com Chez Louis (Traditional French) Le Farfalla (Mediterranean) 1, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 68 93 00 [email protected] (Mediterranean, Fish & Seafood) 52, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 38 04 8, www.lefestival.fr Chez Panisse (Mediterranean) page 9 Factory Café 17, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 68 82 47 Le Festival 11, rue Louis Blanc 04 93 39 68 08 eat Plage nº 15 04 93 94 24 22 2, boulevard Jean-Hibert 04 92 99 73 10 www.sofitel.com Le Gallia Comptoir de la Mer Gaston et Gastounette (Fish & Seafood) (Fish & Seafood) C reperie Bretonne Gourmandise Cr perle 11, quai St-Pierre 04 93 39 47 18 54, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 38 25 44 (Creperie) 18, rue du Suquet 04 93 39 77 74 (Pizzeria) 11, quai St-Pierre, 04 93 39 47 18 6, quai St-Pierre, 04 93 39 49 44 Grain de Sel (Mediterranean) 28, rue du Suquet 04 93 39 21 24 La Grosse Tartine (French) 9, Street of Bateguier 04 93 68 59 28 www.lagrossetartine.com Manoir (Mediterranean) 4, petite rue St-Antoine, 04 93 38 35 49 La Marais (French) 9, rue Suquet 04 93 38 39 19 THR.COM/cannes Hôtel Martinez 04 92 98 74 14 www.hotel-martinez.com Le Mediterranee (Mediterranean) 2, boulevard Jean-Hibert 04 92 99 73 00 www.accorhotels.com La Mesclun (Mediterranean) 17, quai St Pierre, 04 92 99 04 08 La Moule Rit (Belgian) 13-17, rue du Suquet 04 93 39 19 99 Noga Hilton Beach (Mediterranean) 04 92 99 70 27 Ondine (Mediterranean) Boulevard La Croisette 04 9394 2315 Mi-Figue, Mi-Raisin Palais Oriental (Mediterranean) (Middle Eastern/North African) 27, rue du Suquet 04 93 39 51 25 La Mirabelle (Mediterranean) 2, rue du Suquet ,04 93 38 72 75 10, boulevard Jean-Hibert 04 92 98 99 98 www.lepalaisoriental.com La Palme d’Or (Mediterranean) Hôtel Martinez, 73, boulevard de la Croisette 04 92 98 73 00 www.hotel-martinez.com eat page 10 Palm Square (Modern French) 1, allées de la Liberté, 04 93 06 78 27 www.palm-square.com La Palmeraie (Mediterranean) 45, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 39 76 19 Pavillon Croisette (Mediterranean) 42, boulevard La Croisette 04 92 59 06 90 www.pavillon-croisette.com La Piazza (Pizza, Italian) 9, place Cornut Gentille 04 92 98 60 80 La Pizza (Pizza, Italian) 3, quai St-Pierre 04 93 39 22 56 THR.COM/cannes Le Relais des Semailles (Mediterranean) 9, rue Saint Antoine 04 93 39 22 32 Le Restaurant Arménien (Armenian) 82 boulevard de la Croisette 04 93 94 00 58 www.lerestaurantarmenien.com Restaurant Le Cave (French) 9 Boulevard Republic 04 93 99 79 87 Restaurant Galerie 4, rue St-Antoine 04 93 39 99 38 La Scala (Contemporary) Noga Hilton 04 92 99 70 00 www.hiltoncannes.com eat page 11 Vesuvio Plage Les Dunes La Croisette 04 92 98 74 12 www.hotelmartinez.com (Italian) 68, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 94 08 28 La Villa des Lys (Mediterranean) Hôtel Majestic Barrière 10 La Croisette 04 92 98 77 00 www.lucienbarriere.com Plage Okey (Fish & Seafood) 1, boulevard Jean-Hibert 04 93 39 85 00 Plage Royale (Fish & Seafood) Boulevard La Croisette 04 93 38 22 00 www.plageroyale.com Voile au Vent 17, quai St Pierre 04 92 99 04 08 Voilier (Fish & Seafood) Le Point de Rencontre 61, boulevard La Croisette 04 93 94 26 82 (Pizzeria) Cr perle 12, boulevard Jean Hibert 04 93 39 37 59 = Places we love THR.COM/cannes BARS La Chunga 24 rue la Tour Maubourg piano bar Les Coulisses 29 rue Commandant André, plays black American music La Frégate boulevard Jean Hibert, seaside restaurant-bar, (open 24 hours) Le Légend Café 9 rue d’Oran, “plays chilled music in the early evening before progressing to techno later on” Loft Bar 13 rue du Dr Monod, New York-style (above a Chinese restaurant) bars page 12 Morrison’s 10 rue Teisseire, caters to the “youthful foreign crowd” Le Zanzibar rue Félix Faure, “Cannes’ oldest gay bar” CLUBS Les Coulisses 29 rue du Commandant Andre www.lescoulisses.fr Disco 7 7 rue Rouguière, “known for its techno music, transvestite show and party atmosphere” Jimmy’z at the Casino Croisette Whisky a Go-Go 15 avenue de Lerins LIVE MUSIC L’Amiral Hotel Martinez, 73, La Croisette Le Bar des Célébrités Hotel Carlton, 58 La Croisette Le Brumel’s piano bar 3 boulevard de la République Morrison’s 10 rue Teisseire El Caliente 84 boulevard de la Croisette THR.COM/cannes he shops in Cannes are concentrated between La Croisette and rue d’Antibes — a distance easily covered on foot. If you’re looking for a little more off the rack, there’s always the Monoprix, the Target of France. The Monoprix has much of the local offerings, like soaps, spices, etc., at a friendlier price. T shop page 13 If you’re not worried about price, a wide array of international designer shops line La Croisette, including Chanel, Dior and Gucci. A Jean-Paul Gaultier can be found in the Gray d’Albion arcade. Fine boutiques line the side streets up as far as the Rue d'Antibes, also home to some of the city’s best confiseries, chocolatiers and delicatessens, including Chez Bruno, 51 rue d’Antibes (crystallized fruit and marrons glacés), and Maiffret, 31 rue d’Antibes (chocolates made on the premises). Rue Meynadier is a bustling street with a market atmosphere and bargain prices. Cannolive, 16 rue Vénizelos, is great for gifts with a taste of Provencal like linens, tapenades and soaps, while film festival posters are sold at Ciné-Folie, 14 rue des Frères Pradignac, and at Davis shops in several locations. At Marché Forville (Forville Market), situated between the town hall and the railway tracks, locally grown flowers, fruit and vegetables are available. The fishmongers sell the day’s catch. There are cured meats and cheeses by the dozens. Freshly cooked hams lend their essence to the air, mingling with the aro m a of freshly cut canteloupe, which ripen in early May. Nearby is the colorful flower market, on allées de la Liberté. Forville Market is open Tuesday-Sunday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. If you can’t make it to the Forville market, there are numerous neighborhood stops that are stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables. Standard shopping hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-noon and then 2:30-7:30 p.m. In high season, many shops do not close for lunch. Sales tax varies from 5.5% (food) to 19.6% (luxury goods). THR.COM/cannes info page 14 PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS VAT (Value Added Tax) First, let’s talk about the important stuff … refunds. Most everything you buy in an EU country is subject to a value added tax, or VAT, of about 20%. Individuals can get this tax back on many items when leaving the country if they follow a couple of steps and fill out the paperwork. First, shop in stores that display the Tax Free Shopping signs (you can’t miss them). You can only get a refund if you spend more than 175 euros in a store, not necessarily on the same day. You usually fill out a form in the store, showing your passport. When you head home, find the refund office at the airport, show them the receipt; the item or items; and a passport, and you’ll get a refund on your credit card for the amount you paid in taxes. Remember: You have to show the purchased items to the customs official, so don’t put them in your checked luggage, or don’t check your luggage until you’ve received your refund. Tipping Service is part of the bill in Cannes’ hotels and restaurants. So if you choose to add a tip, it’s based on the quality of the service and wouldn’t be higher than 5%. Travelers’ Allowances Here’s how much of a good thing you can bring home with you. THR.COM/cannes 1. Tobacco, Cigarettes, 200 units Cigarillos,100 units (max. 3 grams each) Cigars, 50 units Smoking tobacco, 250 g 2. Alcoholic Beverages Still wines 2 liters Either spirits over 22 degrees volume, 1 liter fortified wines of 22 degrees volume or less, 2 liters 3. Perfumes, 50 g 4. Eaux de Toilettes liter 5. Coffee, 500 g Coffee extracts and essences, 200 g 6. Tea 100 g Tea extracts and essences 40 g 7. Medicines (*) In proportion to the traveller’s personal requirements info page 15 Cuban cigars So here ’s the word. Just say no to the box of Cubans wrapped with dirty clothes and stashed in the luggage. Enjoy ‘em while you’re in Cannes, but the cost of bringing them home could be pretty steep. Here’s what the man (U.S. Customs) has to say about it: “In order to bring Cuban cigars into the U.S., you must have a specific license issued by the O ffice of Foreign Assets Contro l . All other importations of Cuban cigars are illegal, including Cuban cigars that were acquired in other countries (such as Canada, England or France). It is also illegal for U.S. residents to buy, sell, trade or otherwise engage in transactions involving illegally imported Cuban cigars. The penalties for doing so include confiscation of the cigars, civil fines of up to $55,000 per violation and in appropriate cases, criminal prosecution, which may result in higher fines and/or imprisonment. Foreign residents and visitors to the U.S.(i.e., French, Mexican, etc.) may not bring in goods of Cuban origin under any circ u mstances." So the rum is off-limits, too. THR.COM/cannes