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Sky News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Cannes bringing in 'drastic regulation' on cruise ships
The French Riviera resort of Cannes is bringing in "drastic regulation" on cruise ships, with any vessels carrying more than 1,000 people to be banned from its harbour. Known for the iconic annual film festival, Cannes is a glamourous holiday spot on the southern French coast popular with British tourists and expats. But now it's joining Venice and other European destinations in the backlash against overtourism, which recently saw uproar over Jeff Bezos's wedding and celebrations in Venice, water-gun protests in Spain and a surprise strike at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Cannes city councillors on Friday voted to introduce new limits - "drastic regulation", they called it - on cruise ships in its ports starting from next year. Only ships with fewer than 1,000 passengers will be allowed in the port, with a maximum of 6,000 passengers disembarking per day. Larger ships will be expected to transfer passengers to smaller boats to enter Cannes. "Cannes has become a major cruise ship destination, with real economic benefits. It's not about banning cruise ships, but about regulating, organising, setting guidelines for their navigation," Mayor David Lisnard said. In 2021, Italy approved a decree to ban cruise ships from central Venice, following calls from residents for years.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cannes to allow docking of only one cruise ship per day
The southern French city of Cannes is to allow significantly fewer cruise ships to dock at its port. Starting next year, only one ship designed to carry more than 3,000 passengers will be allowed per day, the city council announced on Saturday. Only 34 cruise ships will be allowed in the Bay of Cannes during the course of a year. By 2027, this number will be reduced to 31. No more than 6,000 cruise passengers per day are to be allowed in the city in future. The popular city on the Côte d'Azur wants to attract more smaller, modern and environmentally friendly passenger ships. The vessels should also be more aesthetically pleasing, according to a statement from the town hall. From 2030, Cannes plans to only allow ships that can carry a maximum of 1,300 guests. "The Bay of Cannes is an ecological treasure and a source of biodiversity that must be protected," said conservative Mayor David Lisnard, explaining the move. His administration has imposed strict environmental regulations on cruise ships for several years. The city council says 175 passenger ships anchored in the city last year, bringing 460,000 people to the city. The large cruise ships do not dock in Cannes itself, but anchor in the bay off the city. Passengers are then brought ashore in smaller boats. The new regulation will come into force through an agreement with the company responsible for the small port. Cannes is not alone in its action against cruise giants on the French Riviera. Nearby Nice recently announced that in its efforts to prevent too much tourism it will only allow ships with up to 900 passengers from this summer onwards.
Vogue
24-06-2025
- Vogue
The Best Airbnbs in the French Riviera Are Brimming with Mediterranean Charm
A five-hour train ride from Paris and an even shorter jaunt from Northern Italy, the Côte d'Azur is a perennial summer hot spot, from the first snaps of the Cannes Film Festival in May right through the final beach chairs being packed up in September. An under-the-radar travel destination it is not. But that doesn't mean it's not worth exploring: New hotel openings bring life to old-fashioned luxury stays, and the off-season traveler will still find plenty to do in the winter. And for a true local experience, consider a stay in one of the best Airbnbs in the French Riviera. Vogue's Favorite Airbnbs in the French Riviera: For an Old-town Stay: Atypical Duplex in Antibes, from $290 a night Atypical Duplex in Antibes, from $290 a night For a Charming City Gem : Fisherman's House in Cannes, from $288 a night : Fisherman's House in Cannes, from $288 a night For a Mediterranean Villa: Luxury Townhouse in St. Paul de Vence, from $910 a night Luxury Townhouse in St. Paul de Vence, from $910 a night For Unbeatable Rooftop Views: Elegant Loft in Saint-Tropez, from $681 a night Elegant Loft in Saint-Tropez, from $681 a night For Large Group Holidays : Modern New Stone Villa in Grimaud, from $1,232 a night : Modern New Stone Villa in Grimaud, from $1,232 a night For a Modern Treehouse: My Cabanon in Èze, from $307 a night Having trouble deciding which idyllic coastal town to make your base? One of the best parts about holidaying in the French Riviera is that you don't really have to pick. Even if you don't have a car, nearly every town is accessible by the speedy TER train, with most tickets ringing in at under 10 euros—and most trips a mere half an hour away—making it it easy to hop around. If the yacht-studded beaches and glitzy boutiques of Monaco and Cannes aren't for you, try a more laid-back town with plenty to do like Nice or Antibes. If, still, that's too noisy for what you had in mind, the Riviera offers a smattering of quiet seaside villages and medieval enclaves to explore.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Daily Mail
TRAVEL: How to spend a weekend in sunny St Tropez
FRIDAY 4pm An hour's drive from Nice airport, I arrive at my hotel Arev (from £495 per night, in St Tropez. The name is a play on the French word for dream, rêve – and what a dream it is. My room has a garden view, Japanese Toto toilet and Dyson hairdryer. 7pm At Fondugues Pradugues, a natural wine domain in the neighbouring village of Ramatuelle, we try organic red and rosé wines at Le Chai, its restaurant overlooking the vines. Chef Valentine Costuna whips up a four-course tasting menu (£105pp, SATURDAY 8am The view of the heated outdoor pool tempts me out of my canopy bed and into my swimsuit. After working up an appetite, I slip into something a little more breakfast-appropriate, grab a table in the shade and enjoy the eggs benedict (served on a waffle). 11am A stroll away, at place des Lices (from the medieval word for jousting ground), is the town square's famous market (held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 1pm), where I check out the local delicacies and browse the antiques, linen wear and basket bags. 1pm Lunch is at The Strand, an old St Tropez favourite brought back to life by Arev with the help of famous French hospitality brand Bagatelle. I opt for the avocado salad with raspberries, and leave room for the tarte tropézienne, a cream-filled brioche bun. 3pm Time to recline by the pool while I await a full-body massage. With just two treatment rooms and a hammam, appointments at the spa are coveted. I tell the therapist about my 'tech neck' and she adapts our 50-minute session. Afterwards, I feel re-energised. 8pm Insta-hot bohemian interiors, plenty of outdoor seating and live music – there are lots of reasons locals flock to Le Café, but its unpretentious brasserie food tops the list. I have the shredded crab (£30) and filet de bœuf with peppercorn sauce (£45, SUNDAY 9am Anyone for padel? After brushing up on my backhand skills on the hotel's courts, I walk into town to enjoy a delicious, if pricey, iced vanilla matcha latte (£6.75) and pain suisse (£10), from Cedric Grolet & Airelles ( to tide me over until lunch.
Vogue
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Posse Is the Aussie Label Behind Your Dream Summer Capsule—Here's How to Shop Its Cult-Favorite Styles as an Insider
Photo: Courtesy of Posse With a uniform of coordinating separates and elegant dresses, Posse founder Danielle Mulham embodies the laidback yet polished ease that anchors her brand's spirit. 'I've always been drawn to simplicity since I was quite young,' she previously told Vogue. 'I just love the look of wearing classic pieces with minimal makeup and tousled hair. I think that's a very Australian way of dressing—not too done up, just effortless.' It's little surprise that since founding her label in 2016, countless women have sought to recreate her signature minimalist polish. Already a go-to for fashion insiders, it was Sofia Richie Grainge that really put the brand on the map after she was spotted in the Emma vest and skirt set during her Côte d'Azur wedding weekend in 2023. Meghan Markle, Katie Holmes, and Selena Gomez have all been spotted in her designs, too. Beyond the label's beloved sets, Posse's timeless take color and romantic print (polka dot! gingham! floral!) will bring a burst of feel-good energy to your warm-weather wardrobe. Round out your summer capsule with Vogue-loved brand as an Insider with 20% off your first order.
