Le Cannet (; ; older ) is a commune of the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.

History

thumb|The [[Hôtel de Ville, Le Cannet|Hôtel de Ville]]

The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1902.

Administration

Le Cannet was part of Cannes until 1778, when it was made a separate commune.

Location

Le Cannet is located in the north of Cannes, on the French Riviera, approximately 2 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. The two cities form a single urban area. It has a typical Mediterranean climate. Being well located, protected by numerous pine covered hills allows the city to benefit from a form of micro-climate, defined by its low level of humidity and ice, even during winter. These characteristics have made it a particularly appreciated part of the region

Population

Personalities

Le Cannet was the birthplace of:

  • Victorien Sardou (1831–1908), dramatist
  • Richard Galliano (born 1950), accordionist
  • François Garde (born 1959), High-ranking official and writer

It was the home of:

  • Margaret Caroline Anderson, editor of The Little Review
  • Georgette Leblanc , operatic soprano, actress, author
  • Pierre Bonnard, painter

It is the home of:

  • Patrick Tambay, former Formula 1 driver and City Councillor of Le Cannet

Twin towns

Le Cannet is twinned with:

  • Benidorm, Spain
  • Königstein im Taunus, Germany
  • Lafayette, United States
  • Magione, Italy
  • Vila do Conde, Portugal

See also

  • Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department

References

  • Le Cannet city council website