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By the time May rolls around on the French Riviera, it’s already beach weather - but the real action is at the Cannes Film Festival, held every year in this normally sleepy beach town in the South of France.  The 62nd edition is from May 13 to 24, 2009 - so, why not rent a New York Habitat vacation apartment in the French Riviera and place yourself smack dab in the middle of it all?

Cannes, France vacation rental: 1-bedroom apartment (PR-916) pic

We usually only hear about the 20 films competing in the Official Selection, but the Cannes Film Festival is actually comprised of several different sections run by four separate film-based organizations who together screen hundreds of films for the thousands of attendees each year.

So, how do you get in to see a film in the running?  Sadly, you can’t! The theater passes for each film are severely regulated and securely held.  In fact, the only non-film industry viewers allowed in are card-carrying residents of Cannes proper and formally organized and accredited film education groups.  But, that doesn’t mean you can’t take your chances hobnobbing with the stars, or angling for a paparazzi shot on the gorgeous beaches!

This 2-bedroom rental in Cannes (PR-916) puts you at the heart of the action - just steps away from the stunning port, the high-fashion boutiques on La Croisette, and the world-famous red carpet at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the awards ceremony is held each year.  And when you’re not out stalking your favorite celebrities, you can whip up a light summer lunch in the rental’s new, sleek kitchen and enjoy it al fresco on the balcony.

If you prefer to be a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood on the French Riviera, opt instead for a 2-bedroom rental in Juan Les Pins, France (PR-598), just outside of Cannes. Light and airy and surrounded by greenery, this gorgeous little place lets you hit the beach in the morning, head into Cannes to check out the scene, and be home in time for dinner!

But if you really want to make the most out of a French Riviera vacation that coincides with the Cannes Film Festival, then this gorgeous 2-bedroom rental in Nice, France (PR-928) can be your hub for day trips to the Italian Riviera, a glamorous evening trying your luck at the tables in Monte Carlo, and zipping over to Cannes to see and be seen.  There’s lots to do in Nice, as well - and its international airport makes the city all the more convenient for the savvy traveler.

We hope you’re on your way to see what all the fuss is about! But, you might be an old hand at the whole celebrity scene - if you’ve had a fun celebrity sighting, at the Cannes Film Festival or elsewhere, brag about it in the comments!

1. Discover the French Riviera through Cannes… Without the Crowds!
2. Paris’ Annual Open Air Film Festival
3. St. Tropez, a cultural and festival spot on the French Riviera
4. In the Footsteps of Matisse and Picasso on the French Riviera
5. Nice, France: nice from afar, nicer close by, and nicest from your own apartment!

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 in Cannes.

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