Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Convention center on Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, France
Description
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is a convention center on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes with exhibition spaces, auditoriums, and screening rooms. The building contains a large auditorium area and several conference halls used for international gatherings and film presentations.
History
The current building opened in 1982, replacing the first structure from 1949. An expansion with additional rooms and spaces followed in the late 1990s.
Culture
The venue draws filmmakers from around the world each May, who present their latest work and compete for the golden palm. On the steps at the entrance, photographers capture those images that appear in magazines and newspapers worldwide.
Practical
The complex sits directly on the waterfront promenade and is reachable on foot from the city center. Multiple entrances provide access to the different levels, and ramps help with orientation inside.
Did you know?
The red steps at the main entrance count 24 stairs and are covered with a long carpet during the festival. At the top, they lead to the large hall named after the Lumière brothers.
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Iconic location of the Cannes Film Festival with its famous staircase! The architecture is not necessarily the most beautiful.
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