Cannes is a city of the Alpes-Maritimes department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southeastern France.

Cannes is set in a protected natural site, with its beautiful bay circled by hills and Islands. It is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera. It is a famous tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes is an authentic Mediterranean village with a rich and diverse heritage. It is also a contemporary city with a special note on luxury and glamour from designer stores, fancy restaurants and prestigious hotels.

The population of Cannes was 70,400 inhabitants as of the 2007 census. Bernard BROCHAND is the mayor of Cannes and he is also Member of Parliament since 2001.