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Cannes

Once a small fishing village on the French Riviera, Cannes is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town of 73,000 people (2021) considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French
Language
French
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/E
Power plugs
Type C, E · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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French Riviera, France · Population: 74K · Calling code: +33

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