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Cannes Film Festival: Starlit Homes on the French Riviera

In honor of the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27), Luxury Defined spotlights a collection of homes in and around the glamour capital of the French Riviera

Roll out the red carpet and brace for the white-hot blaze of paparazzi flashes. Look both ways for limousines: It’s the last two weeks in May, and the stars are coming out for the most prestigious film festival in the world, the Festival de Cannes.

This is the 76th edition of the event, where actors, directors, producers, and the who’s who of cinema converge on the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in pursuit of the Palme d’Or, awarded to the best film, and a host of juried prizes.

Here we present stellar homes worthy of the limelight: Whether a grand palais, a waterfront villa, or a lofty penthouse, all of them reside in the heart of this, the ultra-chic, sunkissed city on the French Riviera. Cannes, are you ready for your closeup? 

1. Venetian Palace in La Croix des Gardes, Cannes 

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This newly built Venetian-style palace overlooking the Bay of Cannes is an homage to the architecture of Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio. 

A unique offering in Cannes, the property is set like a jewel on more than six acres of classically inspired grounds in a residential enclave of Cannes, just five minutes from the Boulevard de la Croisette. 

The stately 21,500-square-foot residence features high ceilings and ornate finishes throughout, along with every conceivable amenity for the luxury lifestyle, including smart-home automation and underfloor heating throughout, a wine cellar, and indoor pool. 

Adding to the splendor of the interiors are the magnificent grounds, which feature a lawn tennis court, a lavish pool terrace, a lagoon with fountains and palm islands, and resplendent formal gardens with a breathtaking panorama of the Bay of Cannes. 

2. Ultra-Modern Aerie on Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes 

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Set in the heart of the Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes’ 1.8-mile seaside promenade, this sleek, airy contemporary dwelling’s 2,486 square feet of living space are just steps from the red carpet at Palais des Festivals. 

The apartment offers five luxurious en suite bedrooms and a fully kitted kitchen with breakfast bar. The sumptuous living/entertaining space has floor-to-ceiling window walls opening onto a 226-square-foot terrace overlooking the Bay of Cannes and Le Suquet, the Old Town’s winding cobblestone lane of shops and restaurants. 

The property also provides concierge service, 24-hour security, and a magnificent private spa with sauna, hammam, massage room, gym, and parking in the basement. 

3. Waterfront Villa on the Bay of Cannes 

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Perched on a rocky promontory with direct sea access, this sleek, contemporary villa has a dramatic waterfront setting just along the coast from Pointe Croissette.  

The light-filled single-level villa offers 3,229 square feet of expansive living space, renovated with the finest materials and finishes. The reception area flows out to a vast terrace above the sea with spectacular vistas of Cap d’Antibes and the Lérins Islands.  

There are six bedrooms, each an en suite bathroom. The detached guest apartment offers two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. 

The seafront pool terrace has a staircase down to the water’s edge. Beyond is a pontoon with a boat mooring. The superyacht marinas of Vieux-Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto are only minutes away. 

4. Splendid Penthouse on Boulevard de la Croisette 

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Atop one of the most prestigious buildings on La Croisette promenade, this lavishly appointed duplex offers 3,444 square feet of living space with views of the Bay of Cannes and the Lérins Islands.  

The seventh floor provides a spacious living room, a dining room, and a separate kitchen, all opening onto a shaded terrace of about 320 square feet. Also on this level is the primary suite (with its bathroom/shower, dressing room, and private balcony), two guest bedrooms and bathrooms, and a laundry room. 

Upstairs, the eighth floor has a large living room/office, a kitchen, and two en suite bedrooms which lead out to another sea-view terrace. The garage is ideal for the auto collector with space for seven cars. 

Searching for a stellar home in Cannes? Explore our collection here. Or venture to a resort destination farther afield.