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 accommodation in the French Riviera and place yourself smack dab in the middle of it all?
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. It is also undoubtedly one of the most fabulous events in the South of France!
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!
Luckily for you, we have many vacation rentals in Cannes so you can fully enjoy the festival. Take these two examples:
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.
You can also check out this modern 3 bedroom Rental in Cannes, French Riviera (PR-737). Just a few minutes walk from the “Palais des Festivals”, this vacation rental features a private balcony that over looks a communal garden as well as fully equipped kitchen, onsite laundry facilities and a flat screen TV and Wifi.
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! For more travel tips about the French Riviera, stay tuned on the New York Habitat blog.
The Cannes Film Festival is I think the biggest event in France for the movie industry (there is also the Deauville American Film Festival but, this one is less popular). I guess you could compare the Cannes Film Festival to the Oscar except for the fact that the first one last 2 weeks long!!!
I actually rented an apartment through New York Habitat 2 years ago for the Cannes Film Festival. It was really wonderful, and worked out better than I could have imagined. The owner was there to greet my friends and I, and the apartment was just beautiful. It was obvious that the owner kept it in great shape, and we all had an amazing experience!
I did not realize that New York Habitat had accomodations in South France. I love the Cannes Film Festival!
The Cannes Film Festival is amazing, although in all honestly it is often very difficult to find an apartment there to stay for this week…
Those apartments are beautiful, I thought it would be hard to find a short term stay in the South of France, its such a nice vacation spot and just in time for the Cannes Film Festival too. I wish I could get in? If you stay in one of these apartments could you claim residency hahaha.
As an owner I would love to have my wonderful Mas listed with you. It is located in Mougins beautiful little town behind Cannes. Perfect to be away from the crowd of the Film Festival.
During the Cannes Film Festival, Nikki Beach is now offering pre-registration for event passes online at
NikkiBeach.com/Cannes to help you beat the crowds and try to get your spot at the ultimate beach club concept events. Nikki Beach is creating one of the Cannes Film Festival’s most exciting event spaces for the seventh consecutive year. From May 13 through May 24, 2009, Nikki Beach will present twelve days of the hottest movie premieres, concerts and fashion shows.
For reservations please email cannes2009@nikkibeach.com.
This forum needed shkniag up and you’ve just done that. Great post!