The host of the Cannes Film Festival

Celebrities, yachts and Mediterranean weather at the Côte d'Azur

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Discover Cannes by webcam

Cannes is a city located at the Côte d'Azur in the South of France and has about 70,000 inhabitants. The Mediterranean climate, due to which the city enjoys mild winters and about 12 hours of sunshine per day during summer, as well as the annual "Cannes Film Festival" have made Cannes one of the best-known cities at the French Riviera and therefore a popular tourist destination. Our camera is located off the "Old Port" and offers a great view over the luxurious yachts and the Mediterranean in the background. Behind the port the old town of Cannes, the so-called "Le Suquet", begins. Amidst the old town on a little hill we will present the old fortress "La Castre" and the adjacent Chapel of St. Anne which nowadays host the "Musée de la Castre", a museum for historical artefacts.

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Capital:

Paris

Population:

60,656,178

Religion:

Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%,

Area:

547030 km² (1416724 miles²)

Coast Line:

5515 km (3427 miles)

Lowest:

Rhone River delta -2 m (-7 feet)

Highest:

Mont Blanc 4807 m (15771 feet)

Geographic Information

From the French Alps to the quasi-tropical beaches of the Mediterranean, there's almost every climate in France. It's temperate in the north, while the Basque region is moderated by the ocean; north-eastern areas have warm summers and colder winters. Inland areas are mild and sunny; the Mediterranean coast is - mediterranean! In the Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, winds, such as the famous mistral, can be strong.

Key aspects of tourism
In France, it's possible to have all kinds of holidays: A culture or city trip, a relaxing beach holiday and various theme parks are waiting for visitors.