In the 10th century, the town was known as Canua. The name may derive from "canna," a reed. Canua was probably the site of a small Ligurian port, and later a Roman outpost on Le Suquet hill, suggested by Roman tombs discovered here. located on the French Riviera. It is a commune of France located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences. On 3 November 2011 it also played host to the G20 organisation of industrialised nations.
Discover the impressive art world of the French Riviera on a small-group, half-day tour from your Cannes port of call. Set out for Nice to take in the area's exquisite art museums, marveling at the biblical-inspired paintings of Marc Chagall in the city's Chagall Museum and perusing one of the largest collections of works by Henri Matisse at the nearby Matisse Museum. Afterward, depart for the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an exquisite French villa known for its ornately furnished apartments and 9 impressive gardens, each one sporting a different theme.
Head to Nice's leafy Cimiez district for your first gallery visit, the Chagall Museum, devoted to the works of Modernist Marc Chagall, a master of Expressionism, Symbolism and Cubism. Pick up an audio guide and explore the gallery at your leisure. Don't miss his famous collection of biblical paintings. Your next stop is the Matisse Museum, housed in a 17th-century Genoese villa. This French painter found short-lived notoriety in Fauvism, but grew to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, especially in the genre of plastic arts.
Let your eyes roam over the vibrant colors and vivid forms of the many masterpieces held here, and make sure to admire impressive pieces such as Tempête à Nice and la Serpentine. Next, wind along the breathtaking Middle Corniche road to the peninsula town of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, an ornate Italian–style mansion occupying 17 acres (7 hectares) of manicured gardens.
It was once the home of Béatrice Ephrussi, a member of the Rothschild family, and today houses her remarkable collection of sculptures, antique furniture, rare porcelain and classic paintings. Wander the luxury apartments, stroll the gardens and gaze out over the magnificent Mediterranean from your hillside vantage point. At the end of your time here, relax on the drive back to the Cannes cruise port.
Every year, one of the most important international events in the film industry takes place over 12 days in mid-May at the Palais dies
Festivals in Cannes: the Cannes Film Festival 2017.The 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2017 will take place from 17 to 28 May 2017. Founded in 1946, today this Festival gets some of the largest media coverage in the world . It brings together more than 120 000 participants. So one who can enjoy the beauty of Cannes and film festival may plan to visit France this summer holidays.
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