In which country is Cannes?
AnswerFrance
Cannes is in southeastern France.
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Cannes facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Cannes, the French Riviera and its film festival, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In which month is the Cannes Film Festival usually held?
AnswerMay
The festival traditionally takes place in May.
Going deeper
What is the famous seafront promenade in Cannes called?
AnswerLa Croisette
The Promenade des Anglais is in Nice; La Canebiere is in Marseille.
Which nearby city has the main airport most Cannes visitors fly into?
AnswerNice
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is about 30 km from Cannes.
What does 'Palme d'Or' mean in English?
AnswerGolden Palm
The trophy's design is a palm frond, echoing Cannes's palm trees.
Expert level
The first Cannes Film Festival actually held took place in which year?
Answer1946
A planned 1939 edition was cancelled by the war.
What are the islands just off the coast of Cannes called?
AnswerLerins Islands
The Lerins include Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat.
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