Cannes Film Festival 2026 apartment rental
Cannes Festival Apartment Rental: Your Exceptional Stay at the Heart of World Cinema
Every May, the eyes of the world turn to the Croisette. The Cannes Film Festival is not only the most prestigious film festival in the world: it is a unique stage where glamour, business, and creativity meet. Producers, directors, stars, journalists, and buyers from around the globe converge on the Palais des Festivals for two weeks of screenings, encounters, and negotiations.
In this vibrant environment, your Cannes apartment rental becomes far more than simple accommodation: it is the key to a smooth, productive, and unforgettable stay.
Cannes Film Festival: When Cinema Inspires and Brings the Croisette to Life
Founded in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has become the essential gathering for film professionals. Each year, it attracts nearly 40,000 accredited participants, including 12,000 professionals from the Marché du Film, more than 4,500 journalists, and thousands of artists and technicians.
The city pulses with official screenings, parallel selections (Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight, Cinéfondation), and legendary soirées.
Cannes 2025: A Memorable Edition
The 78th Cannes Film Festival took place from May 13 to May 24, 2025, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
This year, Juliette Binoche presided over the official jury, embodying the perfect alliance of artistic rigor and international prestige.
Key Awards and Highlights:
• Palme d’Or 2025: It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi
• Grand Prix: Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier
• Jury Prize (ex aequo): Sirât by Oliver Laxe and Sound of Falling by Mascha Schilinski
• Best Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho for The Secret Agent
• Best Actor: Wagner Moura in The Secret Agent
• Best Actress: Nadia Melliti in La Petite Dernière (The Little Sister)
The Cannes Film Festival is not just about red carpets: it is also a vital economic engine for the global film industry. As Laurent Cotillon, editor-in-chief of Le Film Français, emphasizes: “The Cannes Film Festival succeeds precisely because it never forgets that cinema is an industry.”
The Festival of Cannes, a Story, Memories, and Thousands of Anecdotes
As Gilles Jacob, who led the Festival from 1978 to 2014, said: “Cannes is the glorification of world cinema.”
A look at the Palme d’Or winners since the very first in 1955 shows the eclectic choices of the juries through the years—films ranging from Cecil B. DeMille to Malick, Disney to Coppola, Fellini to Tarantino, Welles to Campion.
Despite frequent criticism—too much glitter, too much business, too political, too subjective, an excess of luxury and money—the Festival has endured and grown stronger. As David Lisnard, current mayor of Cannes, points out: “Every reproach against the Festival merely reflects its strengths.”
The Festival creates memories and emotions that go well beyond films and business
• In the mid-1950s, when a young Brigitte Bardot outshone Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida on the Croisette
• Jayne Mansfield dancing the “monkey bird” in 1964
• The events of May 1968
• The opening of the new Palais des Festivals, nicknamed the “Bunker,” in 1983
• Elizabeth Taylor: young starlet, leading actress, and in 1993, the founder of the ultra-glamorous AMFAR gala for AIDS research
• The official name change in 2002 from “Festival du Film International de Cannes” to simply “Festival de Cannes”
Must-Attend Rendezvous for Professionals during the Cannes Film Festival
The Festival is much more than a red carpet and prestigious screenings. Above all, it is a unique platform for networking, exchanges, and deals for film industry players worldwide.
THE MARCHÉ DU FILM: THE BEATING HEART OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
With more than 12,000 accredited professionals each year, the Marché du Film remains the largest film market in the world. Here you will find:
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1,500 screenings for buyers and programmers,
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Thousands of negotiations between producers, distributors, platforms, and networks,
- Networking spaces designed to foster strategic partnerships.
It is the ideal place to present your projects, discover global trends, and forge decisive collaborations.
CRITICS’ WEEK: SHOWCASING EMERGING TALENTS
Created in 1962, Critics’ Week is dedicated to discovering new filmmakers. It has revealed major talents such as Wong Kar-wai, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and François Ozon.
As a professional, this is where you spot the new voices of international cinema—often before their worldwide recognition.
“QUINZAINE DES CINEASTES” (DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT): AN INDEPENDENT CREATIVE LAB
Formerly known as “Directors’ Fortnight,” the Quinzaine des Cinéastes highlights bold and independent filmmaking. It is a space of creative freedom, appreciated for its eclectic and innovative selections.
ACID CANNES: DEFENDING INDEPENDENT CINEMA
Each year, ACID (Association for Independent Cinema and its Distribution) presents a parallel selection that supports films with a unique vision, often without distributors.
For producers and distributors, it is an opportunity to discover rare gems and showcase strong commitments to artistic diversity.
NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Throughout the Festival, special events are organized for professionals:
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Producers Network, fostering international co-production and financing,
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Panels and conferences on key issues (distribution, streaming platforms, AI, sustainability in cinema),
- Cocktails and private soirées hosted by countries, institutions, and major studios—privileged opportunities to expand your network.
Meanwhile, Cannes’ terraces, beaches, and rooftops become strategic hubs where informal yet decisive encounters take place.
Why Choose Cannes Accommodation for Your Cannes Festival Apartment Rental?
Save time — Unmatched proximity to the Palais des Festivals
Most of the apartments and villas available to you are located just a few minutes’ walk from the Palais. You save valuable time between screenings, business meetings, and networking evenings.
Work with confidence — Expertise and reliability
Within the agency, a qualified team has been supporting film industry professionals since 1997. Your constraints are well understood. You benefit from a responsive, tailored service.
Enjoy real choice — Wide, well-suited range of accommodation
With over 530 carefully selected properties, you have a broad selection: from a practical studio for a solo stay, to a premium apartment with a sea-view terrace, and even an exceptional villa with a pool for a team or delegation.
Apartments Designed to Combine Comfort and Productivity
Work-Friendly Spaces and Modern Amenities
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Living areas designed for informal meetings
Options for Every Need
• Studios: ideal for journalists and young professionals
• 1 to 3-bedroom apartments: perfect for production teams
• Luxury apartments with sea-view terraces: ideal for hosting partners
• Exclusive villas: with pool, garden, and reception spaces for private events
A seamless, end-to-end support
• Personalized welcome on arrival
• 24/7 assistance
• Transfers to/from Nice Airport
• Regular housekeeping and grocery delivery
• On-demand solutions tailored to your professional needs
Plan Your Cannes Film Festival 2026 Stay
The Festival attracts extraordinary accommodation demand every year. To secure the best apartments (terraces, sea views, immediate proximity to the Palais), we recommend booking 6 to 8 months in advance.
Booking early means:
• Access to the widest choice of properties
• Benefiting from favorable conditions
• Ensuring complete peace of mind
Testimonies
Virginie – Ciné Digital
“Thanks to their experience and responsiveness, the Cannes Accommodation team managed to find us an exceptional place to stay for the Cannes Film Festival at the very last minute! A huge thank you for their efficiency.”
Cécile – Gala
“After 15 years of great experiences and loyalty during the Cannes Film Festival with Cannes Accommodation, what more can we say? Truly outstanding professionals, very pleasant human relations, and apartments that are always highly satisfactory for our teams. We never hesitate to get in touch with them again every year!”
Emily – Cordillera International Film Festival
“I just wanted to take a moment to say how wonderful our experience with Cannes Accommodations was. Communication with Chloé was excellent—she responded quickly and was very available to help us with our search to find the ideal place for our stay. From the first email, to check-in, and even the few quick questions we may have had on a day she was not in the office, members of her team were happy to assist us. We ultimately selected a 5-bedroom accommodation located just a few minutes from the Palais, with beautiful views—it was simply exceptional. From the decor, to the daily housekeeping, to the quality of communication and overall customer service, our entire team was impressed. We look forward to working with them in the years to come.”