Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, established in 1982, is located on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France. Renowned for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, it features the iconic red carpet and the "Allée des Étoiles" handprints of celebrities. The venue includes multiple auditoriums, exhibition halls, and event spaces, making it a hub for international festivals, conferences, and cultural events. Its central location along the waterfront adds to its allure for visitors and industry professionals alike.

The building was designed by the architects Bennett and Druet,and completed in 1982. Not posing for a photo in front of the building's entrance with its 22 steps under red carpet is irresistible. The Palais des Festivals has 25,000 square meters of space for exhibitions and is equipped with the best avaialble sound and lighting systems, featuring state of the art technical equipments. The building hosts conference such as the G20 summit and the International music trade shows apart from the film festival.