Widely famous, this now fashionable resort became around the middle of the nineteenth century. And before, few even suspected the existence of a provincial fishing village on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It was called Cannes. France, and all of Europe, knew well the nearby city and port of Nice. And Cannes fame for the time being bypassed. Fame and worldwide popularity awaited him ahead.
Cannes, France. From a fishing village to an elite resort
Everything changed in 1834 when, by chance, a very influential British politician, Lord Henry Broome, appeared on this coast. He really liked this place and the hospitality of the Provencal fishermen. He decided to settle here for a long time, built a villa and began to invite guests from all over Europe. Many of the guests happily followed suit, and very soon this so-called "Cote d'Azur" became the most popular summer destination for the entire European and Russian aristocracy. And the capital of the Cote d'Azur became Cannes. France thus gained a rapidly becoming famous resort. By the number of rich, famous and influential people who are constantly in it, Cannes has been competing with Paris for a century and a half. The choice of these people is easy to understand, because the mild Mediterranean climate, hilly shores, covered with dense subtropical vegetation, make your stay here easy and enjoyable. The European aristocracy was able to choose the right places for their stay.
And such a place was southern France. The map, Cannes stretched on it along the coast for 9 kilometers, allows you to verify the reasonableness of the layout of a fashionable resort. The city, perhaps, was built in many ways spontaneously, but not meaninglessly. It is initially deployed βfacingβ the sea. The most significant place on this map is the famous Croisette, and today it is not only the aristocracy that walks on it. The city has become a center of attraction for artistic bohemians and the intellectual elite. In a sense, this is a cult place. These geographical names themselves have acquired symbolic and symbolic significance: the Cote d'Azur, Cannes, the Croisette. And it attracts a wealthy audience from around the world on the Mediterranean coast of France.
Cannes city, France. World Film Festival
After World War II, Cannes further strengthened its status as an aristocratic elite resort. Last but not least, it is connected with the festival of world cinema held here. World cinema has its own symbolic capital - the city of Cannes. France was honored with this historical contribution to this art.
For all films, producers, artists, actors and directors, participation in this world festival is the highest sign of professional solvency. Even if their work did not take any prize at this film festival, participation in it already means a lot. Films of the
Cannes Film Festival are not always addressed to the general public, they are often elitist and are available only to the advanced part of the audience.