Travel to experience Cannes Film Festival
In a few months, movie producers, film stars, directors and fans will be headed to the resort town of Cannes (south of France) for festival de Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival is the world's most prestigious film festival, which will take place from the 17th until the 28th of May, 2006.
Times Online has discovered six of the best affordable hotels in Cannes, should you want to hobnob with the stars in May.
CHÂTEAU DE LA TOUR is a four-star hotel in a 19th-century château but with 3-star prices. It was re-opened last May and was transformed from a 2-star to a 4-star stylish hotel.
Double "Tradition" rooms from £63-£108. Larger, "Classic", "Executive" and "Deluxe" rooms from £83-£191. Breakfast £10
Another option is the LE VEND"ME – VILLA CLAUDIA, "a hotel of charm and one oasis of peace and greenery in the center of Cannes". It is conveniently located, only 5 minutes from Croisette and 15 minutes to the festival venue.
Read the whole times article for more hotel options.
A lot of people have dreamed of experiencing what Cannes has to offer. These great finds has just made it possible for most of us, without breaking the bank.