June in Cannes
Cannes International jumping celebrates 30 years
The 30th edition of the Cannes International Jumping has been launched by a superb gala at Port Canto around the Restaurant L’Ecrin where some 800 guests have been entertained by Jeffrey’s One-Man-Show and have discovered the Cannes International Jumping partners who were showcasing their skills.
Cannes Air Show
From June 9 to 11, the 5th Cannes Air Show, only general aviation exhibition in France, brought togother the leaders in general and business aviation. It showcased european and worldwide exclusives: the Akoya, the Cessna Skycatcher, the Aquila 210, the Cirrus SR22. The show opened with a quick overflight of the prestigious Patrouille de France.
Performance d’Acteur
From June 4 to 10, over 20 shows and events proposed throughout the city, more than 60 actors on Cannes boards, hundreds of professionals interested in novelties and surprises, this year Performance of Actor turned resolutely towards the discovery and new talents. Many artists have performed for the first time in theaters in the city, and a crazy "night of revelations" presented by Peter Aucaigne was consecrated to them in the beginning of the week. The text was also honored with the first edition of Performance of Author, national competition of humorous texts supported by the SACD during the new "Evening of the Verb".
The Congress of Notaries in Cannes
The Congress of Notaries brought together from June 5 to 8 the members of the profession around a legal topic at the Palais des Festivals. Since its creation in 1891, the Congress has been turning each year on a topic of general interest to contribute to the improvement of law. Forum for exchanges and dialogue with Governments, the Congress of Notaries, attracted more than 3,000 participants. The French Prime Minister M. Fillion opened the Congress in front of of politicians, representatives of economic institutions and professional organizations, of journalists and foreign delegations of lawyers (around 40 nationalities).
This year’s theme in Cannes was «Funding the means of its projects & risk control"
Cannes International jumping : the Global Champions Tour
Among the greatest moments: the French Delestre, on Ciana Z, won the opening prize ‘EADS» and the Brazilian Alvaro de Miranda, riding the French horse Norson, has won the «Prix Leclercq Le Cannet». The Generali Prize has been carried off by Venezuelan rider Pablo Barrios with G and C Quick Star 11 for his first appearance in Cannes. But the victory that thrilled the 4,000 spectators was Australian Edwina Alexander’s, on French horse Itot du Château...
Countries to crunch in Cannes
From May 28 to November 5, 55 candies shaped to the colors of countries from the planet stand on the Croisette and in the streets of Cannes. For the first time in the world, 55 monumental sculptures (with a height from 2 to 5 meters) from the same artist are exhibited in a city. The city of Cannes has chosen French visual artist Laurence Jenkell to exhibit her candy-sculptures during the summer and the G20 (November 3 and 4, 2011). The candy-sculptures are colored after the flags of countries present at the G20, guest countries and European Union countries.
The «Cannoise» Cuisine in a book.
In Mediterranean Provence, as everywhere in France, each city is the expression of a terroir with its more or less known culinary delights. Marseille has the Bouillabaisse, Nice, its salad, Antibes, its tomato… Cannes has its culinary traditions and Cannes cooking has an identity: the recipes our grandmothers, adopted and reinterpreted over the years, by the chefs from Cannes. It is a cuisine of the sun that can be enjoyed also with the eyes and nose. For the first Cannes cookbook, Jean-Marc Geffrier, private chef, born in Cannes, has collected traditional recipes from his family and several generations of "Cannois", recipes from the terroir. Throughout this book, guided by his memories, he constituted a legacy: the taste of Cannes. Over thirty chefs from Cannes were able to bring to the peak of cooking classicism the Cannes traditional recipes. And because no good food remains frozen, as true artists, they were able to have the tastes, ingredients, colors and scents evolve in a permanent quest of subtle innovations. Between Provencal pie and Neapolitan pizza, they have the art of remaining "Cannois". Patrick Flet, gastronomy journalist from Cannes, has selected their more typical dishes.
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The historic town of Cannes dressed in Haute Couture flowers
For the seventh edition of the Suquet In Bloom, the theme of «Haute Couture» was chosen to pour thousands of flowers on the historic town of Cannes. Over forty florists have set up their flower arrangements to dress up the streets, fountains, and parks with thousands of colors during the weekend of June 18 and 19.
A street towards future
After nine months of renovations, the Rue de Mimont is again open to traffic. The street is lined with a pedestrian path made of pavement in limestone from Portugal and embellished with palm trees and orange trees. Elected officials walked the street preceded by a Jazz orchestra and the highlight of the inauguration was a fashion show by local designer Eva Kiba.
International Festival of Children’s Rights
The fifth International Festival of Children's Rights took place on June 18 and 19, 2011 on the Esplanade Pantiero. Performances, events, conferences, debates, demonstrations and sports or recreational activities with associations that work for children were offered during these two days.
Provence wines routes goes through Cannes
On June 27, the official launch of the Provence wines route took place at gorgeous Chateau Sainte Roseline in the Var. This initiative is designed to promote oenotourinsm and increase the knowlege of Provence wines whose history and heritage are age-old. Culture and viticulture are linked and terroir, landscapes and oenology honored. Cannes’ Abbaye of Lerins is one of these prestigious stages.
International Festival of Fashion Photography : desires and pleasures
Unique event dedicated to fashion image, the International Festival of Fashion Photography is investing for the ninth consecutive year the city of Cannes that becomes a real open-air art gallery. Monumental images are installed throughout the city on the Croisette, Rue d'Antibes, as in the heart of the palm grove near the rose garden of Port Canto, where is presented, the work of the guest of honor of the Festival with an exhibition of his photographs in large format. This year's guest of honor is Tyen, great fashion and beauty photographer. At the same time, the Palm Beach Casino, an essential partner for this event, is hosting on its walls Selection 2011 of contemporary photography. Ninety fashion photographers from all walks of life have their creations on drawing paper [1 mx 1.50 m].
June 15 to August 15, 2011, outside in the city of Cannes.
June 25 to August 28, 2011 at the Palm Beach Casino.
Cannes Lions : Inspiring Creativity
More than 8,000 people attended the seven-day Festival of Adverts, comprising the top professionals in the advertising, media, marketing, production and design industries, including creative directors, copywriters, art directors, CEOs, clients, directors, producers, animators, designers, marketers, editors and journalists. The Festival also had programs for young creative and marketing talent, and students. Over 57 sessions, thought-leaders and experts in all forms of communications and creative thinking came together to inspire, debate and entertain at Cannes Lions 2011, from June 19-25.
This year, Cannes Lions has honoried Eric Schmidt, Google’s Executive Chairman, as the Media Person of the Year.
Idef in Cannes: the place to B like Boost Business !
From June 28-30, 2011, the IDEF (Interactive & Digital Entertainment Festival) organized by the S.E.L.L. (the French Entertainment Software Publishers Association) and realized by the trade fairs and shows organizer Comexposium, took place in Cannes Palais des Festivals, "The Place To Be".
Château Font de Broc party at Vega Luna beach on the Croisette
On June 16, right after the Cannes International Jumping, the Côte de Provence wines Château Font du Broc invited many guests to celebrate the launch of the new «cuvée f2b» at the Vega Luna Beach.
The Cannes Yacht Club holds its annual party
To the Cannes Yacht Club belong members from eighteen different nationalities most of whom came together for the annual party at the Yacht Club for a delicious barbecue in a spirit of conviviality.
We take this opportunity to show you around the Club House.
Civilization Moya at La Malmaison
From June 26 to October 2, 2011 you can admire «Civilization Moya» at the Malmaison Art Centre, where the famous artist has painted «in situ» a 100x4 meters fresco populated by strange creatures from his imagination. These funny creatures as well sprung from the canvas to haunt the place.
Opening of the renovated Hotel Colette
Completely renovated in April 2011, the hotel bears history and poetry in its name. History, as this hotel complements the family of a small independent group of charm and luxury hotels, belonging to the contractor Jean-PierreBansard, who has given this new hotel, the first name of his eldest daughter, Colette Bansard. Poetry, as Colette also refers to the famous writer of the same name.
"Ecologir" exhibition at Mougins Eco'Parc
The 2nd Exhibition for Construction of Ecological Healthy and Wood Habitat took place in Mougins Eco Parc on the 27, 28 and 29 June 2011. This show that focused on sustainable development of habitat was rich in conferences throughout the 3 days. So Friday was proposed from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., seven conferences relating to saving energy, sustainable construction (The Evidence by the Concrete), bioclimatic habitat, shared ecological habitat, environmental solutions for new construction, renovation and passive house. On Saturday morning when water, indispensable element of the home and our life was highlighted with a new conference "A clean and living water in the house. "
During the show many events occurred such as the exhibition entitled "If the earth were a village of 100 people", children's activities on open access, by example: "I built with corn" or wooden constructions, demonstrations of woodturning. Yurts were also exposed at the Eco Parc entrance as well as 100% natural wood trailers to inspire children and adults. There were also demonstrations of cooking with a solar oven to delight the most demanding gourmets.
Escapades from Cannes
Opening of the Musée Bonnard in Le Cannet
The first museum in the world dedicated to the work of Pierre Bonnard, a key figure in the art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, has opened on June 26, 2011. The museum is at the heart of the city of Le Cannet, who inspired Bonnard by its scenery and light of the Midi. During this period, which lasts almost 22 years, he painted his finest works. The museum sets up two exhibitions a year, a major exhibition in the summer and an exhibition type back in the spring. The inaugural exhibition is named: «In the Light of the Mediterranean.» The theme of the first exhibition was naturally imposed by the territory, but also because the works carried out between 1922 and 1947 are the singularity and brand of Pierre Bonnard. It will bring together about forty paintings and nearly 20 works on paper distributed around four chapters, and will be deployed on all the exhibition spaces.
Unavoidable masterpieces as the Self-portrait as a Boxer, the Workshop with Mimosa, the Sunny Terrace, the Bathtub or the Blossoming Almond-Tree will be part of this first event.
Classical Art museum opens in Mougins
The heart of Mougins village harbors an amazing world-class Classical Art Museum: on four floors, more than 600 works belonging to a private collection, are offered to the public from June 3, 2011. One can discover remarkable marble and bronze Roman, Greek sculptures, Egyptian sarcophagus, vases, coins, jewelry and glass objects dating back millennia in a perfect state of conservation. During the visit, from the Egyptian crypt in the basement to the fourth floor which reveals the largest private collection of antique armoury and weapons in the world, one can admire a hundred works of Art by contemporary artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Duffy, Cézanne, Degas, Klein, Man Ray, Cocteau, Sosno, delicately mixed within ancient works, as a mirror to go through across centuries.
16th Voiles d’Antibes - Trophée Panerai
The prestigious gathering of majestic tall ships in Antibes - Juan Les Pins Port Vauban marks the start of the classic regatta season in the Mediterranean and is the first stage of the famous Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge. This year 48 Classical Yacht raced for the Panerai magnificent prizes.
Mougins Opening on Arts Festival on June 21
On the occasion of the Music Festival, Mougins Village turned into an open-air Art Gallery, offering visitors all its cultural riches at one time. Official exhibition sites like Le Lavoir or the Photography Museum as well as private galleries like Sintitulo invited strollers to go from one «vernissage» to another at the sound of Jazz.
Guide Gantié 230th anniversary at Château de Berne
The Guide Gantié is a selection of gourmet addresses: restaurants and local produces (farmers, small artisans, shops). It also offers a range of guest rooms, attractive hotels, Provencal recipes and a restauration job market. Across the Alpes de Haute Provence, Alpes Maritimes, Bouches du Rhone, Var and Vaucluse...
Cooking & Literature Festival in La Colle sur Loup
At La Colle sur Loup, on June 4 & 5, took place the event "Cooking and Literature Festival", who already looks like an unavoidable public and media event. Throughout the village streets were erected tables where renowned authors of cookbooks, came from the whole of France, were showcasing, dedicating and selling their books on gastronomy in all genres, live culinary knowledge, oenology and arts of the table.
Italy round the Table in Nice Jardins Albert 1er
For the 15th consecutive year under sunny skies, the exhibition "Italy Round the Table" put up from june 2 to 5, for the great Ascension weekend its marquees of white linen in the alleys of the Jardin Albert 1er on the Place Massena in Nice. The cheerful and friendly atmosphere during these four days helped to make it an unmissable event for a growing clientele of amateurs of exceptional quality products, coming from different Italian soils
«Sculpture Autrement» in Mougins Eco Parc
On June 19, the Eco Park Mougins welcomed the exhibition "Sculpture Autrement" or the art of diverting a manufactured article, organized by the association "Contemporary Art and Côte d'Azur", opened in the presence of Mr. Richard Galy, Mayor of Mougins.