Since 1946, the biggest names in the film industry have gathered in Cannes every May. While the festival grounds around the Palais des Festivals are reserved for accredited guests, the glamour can also be experienced from the outside: Every evening, stars stroll down the red carpet, and the Croisette becomes a promenade of the beautiful and famous. Particularly delightful: The Cinéma de la Plage shows movies for free every evening under the open sky at the beach. At the same time, the Marché du Film makes Cannes the most important film market in the world. Hotels in Cannes are fully booked and extremely expensive - Airole is a relaxed alternative, just 85 km away.