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Cannes

Known internationally since 1946 for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, the town of Cannes lies on the Mediterranean coastline known as the Cote d'Azur or the French Riviera. Situated 21 miles west of the town of Nice, 40 miles west of the Italian border, 110 miles east of the city of Marseille and 562 miles south of the capital of Paris.

The towns land area covers 19.62 km². According to the 2004 census, more than 67 thousand people live here. Geographic coordinates are 43°33'05'' North by 7°00'46'' East.

Located in the Arrondissement of Grasse in the Department of the Alpes-Maritimes (06), itself in the Region of Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur (PACA), its INSEE code is 06029 and the postcodes are 06400 for Cannes and 06150 for Cannes-la-Bocca.

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Sites in French should be suggested to World/Français/-/Cannes and its subcategories.

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Arts and Entertainment

Sites for or about artistic, cultural and entertainment activities, events, institutions and organizations based in Cannes. Subjects include theatre, fine and visual arts, music, literature and architecture.

Business and Economy

For sites of companies and businesses located specifically in Cannes.

Education

Includes educational institutions, programs and opportunities in Cannes, as well as other location specific educational resources.

Health

Sites related to human health and wellness, as well as medical resources in the region of Cannes. Topics may include health care providers, conditions, treatments, mental health, fitness, and long term care.

Maps and Views

Includes links to maps, photograph sites, live webcams, satellite imagery... any visual representation of Cannes.

Recreation and Sports

Includes hobbies, sports, and recreational activities specific to Cannes; including local amateur and professional sports teams and their supporter clubs, local recreation organizations and clubs. Topics include fishing, gardening, baseball, chess, hiking and other recreational activities.
Sites in Cannes about participation in arts activities such as dance, photography and drama are best suggested to the most appropriate category under Arts and Entertainment.

Society and Culture

Sites that reflect the make up of Cannes community. This includes religious, civic, and historical sites, as well as personal pages pertaining to the region.

Closely mirrors the main ODP Society category.

Transportation

Includes area transportation resources for people traveling to, from and within Cannes.

Travel and Tourism

Includes attractions and resources for those traveling in Cannes, including tourist guides.

Weather

Includes all weather-related sites for Cannes; suitable topics include allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, weather disasters, and ultraviolet forecasts.
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