Your guide to Cannes during MAPIC

• Arriving in Cannes

  • About Cannes
    Cannes is in the Alpes-Maritimes department in south-eastern France located on the Riviera. See a map of Cannes.
    The Cannes Tourism Office is located at the Palais des Festivals on the Croisette. Visit the Cannes Tourist Office website for more information.
  • Weather
    Cannes enjoys 12 hours of sunshine during the day in the summer (May-September), while in winter (December-February) weather is mild. Rainfall is relatively low, with most rain falling in October-November. Get the Cannes weather forecast here.
  • Restaurants
    Cannes offers a large choice of restaurants, bars, and cafés including brasseries, wine bars, trendy establishments, and foreign specialities & world food. Find a restaurant in Cannes.
  • Practical information
    - Country code: +33
    - Time zone: GMT+1
    - Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 hz, round two-pin plugs
    - Measuring system: Metric
    - Currency: Euro

• City transportation

  • Free shuttle service
    A free shuttle service is available for all participants staying in hotels outside of Cannes. The shuttle will be parked along the seafront to the left of the Palais des Festivals. Schedules will be made available online (to come) and will also be displayed at partner hotels, information points and in the Registration Area.
  • Local buses
    A local bus network services Cannes and the surrounding area. One-way tickets are €1.
    View a map of local bus routes.

• Don’t forget to pack

  • Your badge
    Participants registered before a certain date* will receive their badge via post and therefore do not need to collect it from the Registration Hall.
  • E-ticket
    1 week prior to the show, registered clients will receive an e-ticket by email to enable quick collection of entrance badges. Print this email containing a QR code. Scan the e-ticket at one of the self-service badge delivery points located at the Registration Hall, verify all personal information, and print the badge. You may also obtain your badge in person by presenting your e-ticket at a registration desk.
  • Your invoice
    Foreign participants are eligible for a refund on French Valued Added tax (VAT), under certain conditions. Remember to bring the original copies of your invoices with you at the market and learn how to claim your VAT refund.

  
  *(2012 deadline to be determined)