Le Cannet
Le Cannet is a commune of the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
History
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 regionPopulation
Personalities
Le Cannet was the birthplace of:- Victorien Sardou, dramatist
- Richard Galliano, accordionist
- François Garde, High-ranking official and writer
- Margaret Caroline Anderson, editor of The Little Review
- Georgette Leblanc, operatic soprano, actress, author
- Pierre Bonnard, painter
- Patrick Tambay, former Formula 1 driver and City Councillor of Le Cannet
Twin towns