Spice up your summer holidays in France with a trip to the Cannes film festival

France is known as the city of fashion and romance and the French language is a language appreciated around the world. France has a rich culture, a devotion to the arts and a tradition of doing everything with flair. France has won millions of hearts and holds a special place in the heart of everyone who has been there, and in many who have been inspired by it. The artistic flair of France is visible in the monuments, the museums, castles, buildings and churches that the country possesses. France leads the fashion industry and is home to most of the iconic fashion brands like Hermes, Dior, Chanel, to name a few. To experience the magic of France first hand and to enjoy the great natural beauty of its countryside, mountains and coast, book your France holidays to one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. It has everything to offer to a holiday maker, with south of France holidays well-known for beach holidays, the north famous for ski holidays in France and the central countryside popular for its cities, towns, villages, rivers, wine yards and beautiful landscapes. France holidays will never disappoint you.rnThe South of France, specifically the French Riviera is the main centre of attraction for many travellers and is one of the most sought after destinations in the world. Holidaymakers thinking of a trip this summer to experience the beauty of south of France, have another reason to go. The Cannes festival is around the corner, which is a great chance to be part of the energy and excitement of this world famous film festival! It is an occasion like no other, and one can just imagine the thrill of holidaying in France while the festival is on, catching glimpses of the stars and viewing leading movies from all over the world!rnCannes, the jewel of France’s Côte d'Azur is synonymous with glamour, with many stars and celebrities showing up for the film festival. Cannes is also the most important city after Paris for business tourism and the city changes its identity to suit the mood, be it a festival or an event, it adapts smoothly. rnThe Cannes film Festival or le Festival de Cannes, founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals organized around the world. The 64th edition is scheduled to be held from 11 May to 22 May 2011 with the jury presided over by the actor Robert De Niro. The red carpet will be busy with the competition roster of veteran directors, movie premieres from Hollywood and high profile celebrities and jury members. The selection features 49 feature films from 33 countries including 44 world premieres and a 19-film Competition.rnIt is a good time to plan a holiday in France, but be sure to book your stay in advance, since the Cannes festival also implies that it will be the peak season and all Canne hotels will be occupied sooner. One can get lucky and find a place nearby, perhaps, Antibes or Nice, which is quieter, easily accessible and more economical than Cannes. The city of Cannes is one of the most popular cities in the French Riviera, enjoying a Mediterranean climate with 12 hours of sunshine during summer. Cannes is a great place to visit even without the added attraction of the glamorous film festival. If you choose to plan France holidays during the festival in Cannes, you can have a fun filled holiday with some extra glamour adding spice to the mix. Imagine the sun, sand and the sea and then add on a glittering film festival, doesn’t that sound tempting! France is very accessible in terms of booking flights, finding a rental apartment in Cannes or Nice or even a villa in France near the beach. Special deals are available online at Owners Direct Holiday Rentals with cottages, villas and Canne hotels on the French Riviera available for rent directly from owners.