History of Festival De Cannes
“The Festival de Cannes is a celebration of cinematographic art. We exist to showcase the new writing, new genres and new visual innovations of our time. Every year in May, Cannes gives a sort of snapshot – both ephemeral and lasting, when one adds up the years – of what constitutes the art of cinema.” Thierry Frémaux Thierry Frémaux and Pierre Lescure speaking before the French National Assembly’s Commission for Cultural Affairs on 1 April 2015. The International Film Festival was created on the initiative of Jean Zay, Minister for Education and Fine Arts, who was keen to establish an international cultural event in France to rival the Venice Film Festival. The first edition of the Festival was originally set to be held in...
What’s on in Cannes
You may be wondering what’s on in Cannes. Well Cannes, Cote d’Azur on the French Riviera, is a thriving, beautiful City, a mere few kilometres away from us. Below is a list of events, exhibitions and festivals on throughout the year. Festival of Games, February – March MIPIM March MIPTV April Shopping Festival April Cannes 678h Film Festival May MIDEM June International Show Jumping June Lions Advertising June JAZZ A JUAN July. (Europe’s oldest jazz festival) Plages Electroniques July Flamenco Festival July Musical Nights at Le Suquet July Plages Electronique August Pantiero August Jazz at Domergue August Liberation of Cannes August CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL September Regattas Royales September MIPCOM October If you would like information...
Places to visit in Grasse
Domaine de La Royrie This beautiful venue provides all year round tasting of estate oils, oil sessions and estate tour (Gold Medal for AOP olive oil). It is open all year round for groups or individuals by appointment only. At time of writing, there is no cost for these tours. Domaine de La Royrie are Olive oil producers AOP , Bio and gold medalists in Grasse. Le Domaine de la Royrie offers high-end olive oils directly from the property. They also create “auxiliary taste ” gastronomic products designed from organic products grown on site. More information can be found on Domaine de La Royrie’s website. Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation La cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation du Puy-en-Velay is a major monument of...
Museums to see in Grasse
The Musee Fragonard IN 2015, FRAGONARD museum is celebrating Jasmine – the flower of Grasse; the flower of desire; the perfumer’s flower. A queen among perfumery flowers, together with the rose, jasminum grandiflorum, known commonly as Spanish Jasmine, has been grown in Grasse since the 16th century, where generations of growers and perfumers have since nicknamed it simply the Flower! A symbol of beauty and seduction, jasmine has been associated with love from time immemorial. In Tunisia, the blossoms are plaited together and offered as a love token. In India, Kama, the god of love, tied jasmine flowers to his arrows. And legend has it that Cleopatra went to meet Mark Anthony on a ship whose sails had been coated in jasmine essence. Sensual, floral, heady,...
The history and location of Grasse
Domaine des Fleurs resides within the town of Grasse. Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, within the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The town is considered the world’s capital of perfume, with many calling Grasse the ‘Gateway to Beyond’. During the Concours des villes et villages fleuris contest, the town obtained two flowers and was made “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” (the town of art and history). In the Middle Ages, Grasse was known for its tanners (people / businesses that tan animal hides), that were installed around the little canal that cuts through the town. The abundance of lamb from the surrounding mountain pastures, gave Grasse a reputation and today decorates...
