Île Sainte-Marguerite near Cannes

Posted on October 17, 2012 by floriane

Île Sainte-Marguerite (Sainte-Marguerite Island), located a few hundred meters off the coast of Cannes, is a natural paradise inhabited by migratory birds and surrounded by clear waters. It forms part of the Lérin Islands comprising a group of 4 Mediterranean Islands including Île Saint-Honorat, Îlot de la Tradelière, and Îlot Saint-Féréol. Read on todiscover Île Sainte-Marguerite, as well as its fascinating history and stunning nature which allures half a million visitors to the island every year.

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Hotel 3.14 in Cannes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by floriane

Does the figure 3.14 remind you of anything? Those of you who paid attention in school will know that this is the value of Pi, which has always greatly fascinated architects for its mathematical properties. However, 3.14 is also a hip and somewhat unusual new hotel on the Côte d’ Azur.

Located right in the heart of the Golden Triangle, a mere few metres from the Croisette seaside promenade and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, is the Hotel 3.14.

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Cannes International Firework Festival 2012

Posted on April 17, 2012 by floriane

Cannes International Firework Festival 2012 will be taking place over 6 days between July and August 2012, at the Bay of Cannes. This spectacular festival started out in 1967, following a competition created by the city of Cannes, during which all the candidates were able to present a themed-show combining fireworks and music. Thus, since 1998, the Cannes Festival has become one of the most prestigious firework events in the world gathering around 200,000 people in Cannes every year to bear witness to the spectacular shows.