The 69th Cannes Film Festival will be hosted from 11 – 22 May and the Riviera is already abuzz with action.
I will be posting an in-depth guide for Cannes Film Festival by the end of this weekend which will include tips for transport, last-minute accommodation, dining suggestions and inside information that only locals know!
Cannes Film Festival 2016 – official festival poster
It will also include accessibility notes for Cannes for people with restricted mobility or wheelchair-bound festival attendees, so please share this vital information to anyone you know attending Cannes Film Festival and especially Entr’2 Marches.
Entr’2 Marches 2016
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2016 – Recommended Suppliers
I receive a number of requests for information during Cannes Film Festival, and each year I curate a list of Cannes Film Festival suppliers that Access Riviera recommends if you need to ensure your film release, promotion or event is a success while here in the region.
Disclaimer: None of these companies recommended have paid to appear on this list; I’m not a sales person for any of them or a booking agent – I’m recommending them because they have local knowledge and high standards of service and/or products. If you use them, please mention you saw them on Access Riviera.
Best wishes for Festival de Cannes 2016!
Rolling out the red carpet for Cannes (image: Getty Images for Avax)
Accommodation
For villa rentals, boutique accommodation and luxury hotels, contact regional experts Experience the French Riviera
If you want to base yourself away from Cannes (but still close enough to reach the action easily), contact Villa Bethanie situated at Mandelieu-la-Napoule.
Accommodation for Cannes Film Festival – Villa Bethanie
Lou Messugo is a gite that still has availability on both 16-18 May and 24-28 May and is a great option if you are looking for a low-key stay just 20 kilometres from Cannes. You’ll get 20% off the rates if you book direct – Contact them for a quote via phone +33 625 102 071 or email: contact@loumessugo.com
Drone filming
For luxury film production and drone helicopter videos, contact Jocelyn Passeron (Yacht Photographer)
MLV Drone are a French-certified drone company – contact them for aerial photos and videos.
Florists
Azur Flowers can provide divine floral arrangement for product and film releases, dinner parties or private events at villas or on board yachts. Contact Natasha via the website (click on ‘Azur Flowers’ to hyperlink through), or email : Natasha@azurflowers.com
(images: facebook.com/Azurflowers)
Roni Floral Design are a well known florist with shops in Cannes, Juan les Pins, Antibes, Cagnes sur Mer, Courchevel and coming soon to St Petersburg. Contact them for customised floral creations for any private event, they also offer a delivery service to yachts. Email Sybille : Sybille@roni-fleurs.com
Food & Wine
Adams & Adams offer customised menus for private events including on board yachts.
Boucherie Fabre based right in Cannes are the oldest butchers shop in the south of France and can help you out with any prime meat cuts including Wagyu beef.
Top grade meat supplier French Riviera – Boucherie Fabre, Cannes (image: Boucherie Fabre)
Poissonerie Elzeard can offer delivery of fresh seafood products including seafood platters for private events, fish, crustaceans, oysters, lobster and more. Contact them (French speaking) via the weblink or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Poissonnerie-Elzeard/435635583203734
Sapori can provide Italian wines for any occasion; enquiries can be sent to Valentina via email: sapori.vg@gmail.com
SParks Cuisine places an emphasis on fresh, healthy cuisine and Swedish owner Sara knows her stuff with experience working on yachts for 10+ years. She can cater for anything from private dinner parties to bigger events.
SParks Cuisine
Riviera Wine offer a super knowledgeable service under the guidance of Master of Wine Louise Sydbeck, you can visit their site here
Hair and Beauty
If you require a make up artist for any Cannes event, make up artist Irina Awad of Allure Makeup can help you.
Make up for any occasion via Irina Awad of Allure Makeup (image: https://alluremakeup.fr)
Georgiana Teers is available from 15 May to 19 May in Cannes for any hair or makeup needs. To see her portfolio you can visit her website here: http://www.georgianateers.com/
Kellee MacDonald is a mobile hairdresser with 15+ years experience; contact her to discuss options.
Natalie Williams is a mobile beautician offering a range of treatments including eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures, waxing and spray tans. If you’re looking for a professional beautician to glam you up for Festival, contact her via the weblink above.
Luxury Yacht Charter
Luxury yacht charter specialists for French Riviera including Cannes and Monaco, contact Bespoke Yacht Charter
Luxury yacht charter for Cannes events including Film Festival (image: http://www.bespokeyachtcharter.com)
Media Consultancy
All media consultancy spots for Access Riviera are filled this year, however for post-Cannes press releases or consultancy, contact Rebecca to discuss via email: accessriviera06@gmail.com
Photographers
For events, portraits and destination images, contact Abbie via Fine Art Destination Wedding Photographer.
For yachting photography and events, contact Jocelyn Passeron (Yacht Photographer).
For fashion and product photography and events, contact Justin Gage from Justin Gage Photo Studio.
(image: http://www.justingagephotostudio.com)
For events, fashion, music and portraits, contact Naneen Rossi from Naneen Photography
Private Transfers – including Airport Transfers & Bespoke Transfers for Events
AJM Touring have a range of chauffeured Mercedes vehicles including Viano’s, E and S class. Booking enquiries via email: info@ajm-touring.com
Class-eDriver offer 100% eco-friendly Tesla S transfers with chauffeur, or for groups they have Mercedes V class vans. Booking enquiries can be sent via email: contact@class-edriver.fr
Tesla S model (image: Class-eDriver)
Sightseeing / Tours
Riviera Touring offer Harley Davidson and scooter rental.
Scooter and Harley Davidson hire French Riviera – Riviera Touring (image: TripAdvisor)
Join a wine tour to local vineyards with Riviera Wine Tours – customised group tours also available by request
Cruise on the Mediterranean with Trans Côte d’Azur including short ferry trips to the Lerin Islands or day trips to St Tropez and Monaco
Boat trips French Riviera – Trans Côte d’Azur (map: Trans Côte d’Azur)
Specialised Transport
Azur Helicoptère can facilitate helicopter transfers between Nice Airport and Cannes (in conjuction with Ubercopter).
(image: http://www.azurhelico.com)
Riviera Classic Car Hire have a range of classic vehicles for hire including a Ford Mustang, Morgan 4/4, Fiat 124 Spider, Triumph TR3 and Excalibur Phaeton.
Ford Mustang (image: http://www.rivieraclassiccarhire.com)
Sport, Health and Wellness
Blue Tree Massage combine Oriental and Western massage techniques to create a bespoke relaxation experience for clients. They are multi-lingual (English, French, Dutch and German) and offer massage onsite at villas, hotels or yachts.
Blue Tree Massage – available for customised massages across the French Riviera
Osteopath treatments via recommended osteopaths – English Osteopath or Riviera Osteo
Customised yoga sessions including on board yachts, book via Revitalize
For homeopathic and naturopathy consultations, contact Julia at Vie for Vitality
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