Cannes

All 33 Professional finalists and the Amateur winner will be accommodated, as guests of the Sony World Photography Awards, along La Croisette, in the beautiful city of Cannes.

This world-famous street, which runs along the shoreline of Cannes, is on one side lined with luxury hotels, renowned night clubs/lounges, restaurants and designer boutiques, and the other side miles of sandy beaches, al fresco restaurants, beach bungalows and evening hot spots.

Cannes is the place to be seen and enjoys an international reputation for excellence, prestige awards and glamour, thanks in a great part to the International Film Festival, which takes over the Palais des Festivals (location of the World Photography Awards) in May every year.

In and Around Cannes

Whilst attending the Sony World Photography Awards you may want to take in the surrounding area in order to capture its beauty, and enter next year’s competition!

les de Lérins. Iles de Lérins are two islands 15 minutes by ferry from Cannes. The biggest island is St Marguerite, whose fort was where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned.

Le Suquet. Le Suquet is the Old Town area of Cannes, set on the hill overlooking the bay and La Croisette. Le Suquet is a charming maze of tiny streets, and picturesque squares.

Nice. Nice is 30 minutes by train from Cannes and is the fifth largest city in France, and capital of the French Riviera.

Monaco. Monaco is an independent principality, ruled by the Grimaldi family, 50 minutes by train from Cannes. At the centre of Monaco is Monte Carlo with its famous Casino and Port.

Grasse. Grasse is the center of the French perfume industry and is known as the world's perfume capital (la capitale mondiale des parfums). It produces over two-thirds of France's natural aromas (for perfume and for food flavourings).