Cannes and Monaco Madness

This week we are in the middle of the Cannes Film Festival and waiting for the Monaco Grand Prix which starts this weekend. The Cote d'Azur is alive and buzzing with international clients, celebrities and the F1 teams setting up in Monaco.

The red carpet is being rolled and un-rolled in front of the Palais des Festivals and La Croisette is home to the worlds press camped on the pavements, waiting for that all important shot...

And in Monaco, the circuit is complete and the pit lanes and filled with the noise of engines being tuned - albeit rather more quietly this year.

This is a great time to visit the Cote d'Azur, the weather is specatcular, the season is just beginning and there is so much to see and do.

5 Tips for Surviving the Cannes Film Festival

The iconic Cannes Film Festival comes to town in May each year and Cannes is alive with celebrities, limousine and the world famous red carpet.

But how do you survive? It's busy, traffic is heavy and if you're in Cannes to do business then here are our top 5 tips for making the most of your visit to the South of France.

1. Accommodation - Hotels are busy and expensive but choosing a private Cannes villa to rent is a cost effective and altogether much more enjoyable way to visit the Film Festival.

2. Location - So you've decided to rent a villa but make sure it's in the right location. Honestly if you're not within a 10 minute walk then you're going to spend your time stuck in horrid Cannes traffic. A great solution is Villa Mystique, just a 10 minute walk to the heart of the action at the Palais des Festivals.

3. Parties - Lots! It's Cannes after all, but what about organising a party or a film launch? Why not make the most of your Cannes villa and organise your event in the same location? Easy, cost effective and much less hassle than trying to find a separate venue.

4. Be Selective - Days at the Film Festival are long and this year the prizes are being awarded a day earlier so we have even more to cram in. There is a schedule full on screenings from morning until late at night, but be selective, it's impossible to see or do everything. Plan before you arrive and stick to it.

5. Arrive Early - Stay Late. Mix a little business with pleasure and add a few days on at the beginning or end of your stay. Cannes is a wonderful location from which to explore the Cote d'Azur. Take the train into Monaco for the Grand Prix, hire a car and drive along the coast into St Tropez or just wander down to the beach and enjoy being in the heart of one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

Cannes Film Festival 2014 Jane Campion to Head the Jury

Cannes Film Festival have now announced that the only woman ever to have won the coveted Palme d'Or, Jane Campion will head up the jury for Cannes Film Festival 2014.

Campion who won the top award in 1993 for her film 'The Piano' first came to Cannes in 1986 with her short films and is originally from New Zealand.

This years Cannes Film Festival takes places between the 14th and 25th May and this is the most important event in the Cannes calendar. The Palais des Festival will unroll the red carpet, the limousines will arrive and Cannes will be alive with celebrities, directors and probably some of the Cote d'Azur Villas team as we look after clients staying in our Cannes villas for the festival.

If you are still to book your Cannes accommodation then please contact our rentals team for last minute availability.

Cannes Film Festival 2014 Luxury Villas to Rent

Cannes Film Festival is possibly the most glamorous event in the Cannes event calendar and for 2014 takes place between 14th and 25th May.

If you are visiting Cannes for this most prestigious of events and have yet to book your Cannes accommodation  then please contact our villa rentals team as soon as possible. We still have some availability at luxury villa rentals in Cannes such as:-

The White House This exceptional villa has recently been restored to its historical glory and is just a short walk from the Palais des Festivals, the heart of the Cannes Film Festival action.

The White House - Cannes Villa to Rent

Villa du Festival - Appropriately named and just 5 minutes walk to the Palais des Festivals. This is the ideal Cannes Film Festival villa to rent.

Villa du Festival - Cannes Villa to Rent

Villa Mistral - If you're looking for a quieter solution for your Cannes Film Festival accommodation, away form the hustle and bustle of La Croisette then Villa Mistral is the perfect choice and comes with one of the most spectacular sea views to be found here on the French Riviera. 

Villa Mistral - Cannes Villa to Rent

This is just a small selection of our Cannes rental villas, contact the rental team today and they will be happy to find the perfect Cannes villa for your visit to the Cannes Film Festival 2014. 

Cannes Festival Fever...

 

As the years roll by the stars still show up to bask in the Cannes limelight, & the crowds still gather to watch...

Founded in 1946, the "Festival de Cannes" is the world's most prestigious and publicized film festival. Growing in reputation year upon year, this festival looks set to continue its seduction of the world's media.   The Film Festival is by no means the only international event that Cannes hosts.   The Lions Festival of Creativity, the world’s greatest celebration of creative communications in all its forms, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year in Cannes.   Joining a lot later in 1990 was MIPIM, the world’s property market, bringing together the most influential players from all international property sectors.   For all your accomodation needs have a look at our selection of properties in & around Cannes...