Cannes film Festival accommodation from just £32 per person, per night

French self-catering accommodation specialist P&V is offering a range of affordable accommodation on the French Riviera, for those who want to experience the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival whilst staying within a tight budget. Accommodation includes centrally located properties just 50m from Cannes Beach, with prices starting from as little as £32 per person, per night.

The Cannes Film Festival takes place between the 13th – 24th May 2009 and many of P&V’s properties are ideally located for both celebrity spotting at the ‘Palais des Festivals’ in Cannes and exploring the beaches and towns along the French Riviera, including the lively harbour of Antibes and picturesque Mandelieu.

Weekend breaks in Cannes

The below properties have availability for the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival (13th May 2009), giving guests an ideal opportunity to spot their favourite stars on the famous red carpet.

Residence Pierre & Vacances Cannes Beach
Three nights in a studio apartment sleeping two people starts from £328 per apartment from the 13th – 16th May 2009 – just £55 per person, per night.
Located just 50m from the beach and with stunning sea views, the Pierre & Vacances Cannes Beach property is in an ideal location for a short break on the French Riviera. The ‘Palais des Festivals,’ where the Film Festival takes place, is less than ten minutes away and the Cannes-La-Bocca shopping quarter is on the property’s doorstep. All apartments are equipped with terraces or balconies and the accommodation also includes a fitness suite, Jacuzzi and restaurant. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/cote-d-azur/cannes/cannes-beach-holiday-apartments_rental_228-2_fp

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Mandelieu
Three nights in a studio apartment sleeping two people starts from £310 per apartment from the 13th – 16th May 2009 – just £52 per person, per night.
Located on an island in the bend of the La Siagne River, just 800 m from the sea, the Résidence Pierre & Vacances Mandelieu is spread over a five-hectare estate. The property is located just 1km from the local shops and has a range of sports and leisure facilities on site. The centre of Cannes is a short shuttle bus away and the events of the Cannes Film Festival can be reached in less than ten minutes. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/cote-d-azur/cannes/mandelieu-holiday-apartments_rental_276-2_fp

Weeklong holidays on the French Riviera

Pierre & Vacances Port Prestige, Antibes
One week in a one-bedroom apartment sleeping four people starts from £890 from the 16th – 23rd May 2009 – just £32 per person, per night.
The Pierre & Vacances Port Prestige holiday residence is located directly opposite Port Vauban, between the lively harbour and historical centre of Antibes, and just 400m from the beach. The train station in Antibes is located just 500m away from the property, with a train journey to Cannes taking less than 10 minutes. The property has undergone a refurbishment for the 2009 summer season, offering better services and greater luxury, including larger apartments, more cupboard space and Wi-Fi internet access. A large swimming pool complete with a waterfall, whirlpool baths and geysers is onsite. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/cote-d-azur/antibes/port-prestige-holiday-apartments_rental_223-2_fp

All of the prices quoted above are on an accommodation-only basis. P&V’s self-catering apartments are fully furnished and include a fully equipped kitchen area and living room. Studio apartments include a fold-away sofa bed, one-bedroom apartments include one double bedroom with a separate double sofa bed in the living room. More information on all of the deals featured above, as well as other offers in the French Riviera, can be found by visiting: http://www.pv-holidays.com/travel/france/cote-azur/accommodation-rental-cote-azur_ge or by calling 0870 026 7144.

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About P&V
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