How To Create Terrific Bath Bombs In Your home With This Recipe
Bath bombs are a excellent accessory for making any bath time a pleasurable event. They are effortless to make since the substances can usually uncovered in your kitchen and do not call for much time to make. Some straightforward bath bomb recipes are as follows:
To make almond and apricot ones, you will will need: one/two cup baking soda, 1/8 cup Epsom salts, 1/4 cup Citric Acid, 1/four cup corn starch, three/4 teaspoon fragrance oil or necessary oil, one/eight teaspoon Borax, 2 tablespoons Almond oil, 3/8 tablespoon water.
Mix jointly the baking soda, Epsom salts, Citric Acid, and cornstarch in a bowl. In a separate bowl blend all the remaining moist ingredients together. Add this to the dry substances. Make certain you whisk quick when including wet ingredients to avoid fizzing. Press the blend into molds and make it easy for it to dry overnight. That’s it! They are now prepared to be utilised.
To make the milky ones, you will need to have: 1/two teaspoon fragrance or crucial oil, one tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon melted cocoa butter, one/2 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup Epsom salt, one/4 cup citric acid, one/8 cup powdered milk, one/four cup corn starch and five teaspoons drinking water and witch hazel blend (1 aspect h2o to one component witch hazel). Mix all of the dry elements jointly in a huge bowl. Drizzle the melted cocoa butter, olive oil and fragrance or vital oil through the mixture and blend properly. Place the h2o and witch hazel blend into a spray bottle and spray on the mixture till it gets to be the proper consistency to be set in molds.
To make the candy ones, you will require: 1/eight cup baking soda, 1 tablespoon citric acid, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/eight teaspoon fragrance oil or important oil, one-one/two tablespoons coconut oil and avocado oil and food coloring (optional). Add all the dry substances collectively in a bowl and mix effectively. Upcoming, add the coconut oil and avocado oil into a tiny glass bowl. Add 3 to 4 drops of food coloring of your decision and fragrance. Slowly but surely add this wet combination to dry ingredients and combine immediately or else it will get started fizzing. Scoop up tiny amounts of your mixture and form them in modest balls. Arrange these balls on a sheet of waxed paper and make it possible for them to dry and harden for 24 to 48 several hours. When they are ready, site each bath bomb in a candy paper cup.
Bath bombs and bath salts can be manufactured in the spur of the second to be presented as presents. Follow these exciting and simple recipes and delight your good friends with a set of homemade rounded bathing balls, or make them for yourself to indulge in an aromatic bath.
So give it a shot! If you want to make for friends or as gifts or even to make money from… you can do it!
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Alison Reyes is a stay at homemother and founder behind lots of formulations and with her simple directions anyone can easily make bath bombs in their own home.
There is something about printed shot glasses that appeal to me. I like anything printed with funny sayings and quotes. Some are really funny and witty, while some are inspirational and thought-provoking. I have been collecting them almost half of my life. That is what peeked my interest in these small sized glasses.
The size of a shot is still debated by many people since there is no certain definition for the size of a shot. After some research, I found that New York came close to legislate the size of a shot in 1947 but unfortunately, the bill was not passed. Second in running was the state of California and currently, the state of Utah changed their definition of a shot from one ounce to one and one-half ounces. Utah is currently the only state to have this law. While collecting numerous types over the years, from printed to frosted to etched and to favor , I’m stuck in a conundrum of deciding what it is I am actually collecting. Is my collection based on me collecting glasses or am I collecting the designs?
The thing is, I do not want to define the way I collect my glasses. Looking at my large collection, I can safely say that I collect them for their design as well as for the glass–since a lot of them come in various shapes but with the same designs or same shaped glasses with different designs. I can have one set of printed shot glasses all with the same designs but with various sizes and their handles are of a different color too.
I am also the owner of ones with the same designs, same shapes and in same sizes. The only thing that sets them apart is the fact that they all come in different colors. I don’t think it’s weird to be having this sort of collection. I mean, I know women who collect the same kind of handbags in different colors to match their different colored outfits and I know men who collect the same type of watches– only difference is that the face of the watches are in different colors or come with a chronograph or some small explicit feature. My all time favorite are printed shot glasses with witty and funny sayings.
Light up your own game space with exquisite pool table light
A pool game without the proper set of equipment will definitely not be enjoyable at all. Of course, you’ll have to find various billiard materials such as billiard balls, pool sticks, pool ball racks and also a premium billiard table. Now, if you’re thinking to begin the action, oh not yet! Come to think of it, you might own the right pool stuff but without having a quality pool table light? I’m sure you would not be relishing the best match!
These types of lights are regarded as billiard space accents which will highlight all sides of your playing area so you can easily view each and every angle and shot without that nasty shadow or glare. It’ll function as an essential feature in producing just the best amount of lumination regardless if you’re playing at night or during the daytime. A good lighting inside your space is fine however without a special lighting for your pool table alone, you would not be able to value every good depth of your strategic play. Let us just say you’re in the middle of a significant and heated match, hoping to shoot a billiard ball on a far end pocket along with those troubling shadows. Could you actually keep up with the game with those hindrances? Definitely not! For certain, it will affect your playing performance.
Also you need to consider about what kinds of light bulbs are used inside the pool table light. It’ll simply depend on your individual preference in terms of its amount of illumination. But just before you decide to go and purchase your selected light fixture, measure initially your pool table to make certain that its entire surface will be sufficiently illuminated. Then, you need to pick the right one which will enhance the style of your table as well as the surrounding decorations as well. That is, if you would like your friends to appreciate and compliment how cool your pool table is. And concerning the installation of this light fixture, if you are not good at it therefore it would be better to call a competent electrician to get things accomplished for you without creating any type of accidents.
Additionally, you’ll find a variety of pool table lighting styles for you to decide on from. Does your game area have a traditional pool hallway scene with those amusing images in the previous times of the western frontier? Or perhaps you would like a more modernized transformation? You ought to choose something that will go nicely together with your table styles. Like for instance you desire a classy and trendy look then consider a tiffany hanging lamp or the stained glass. These types are effective in creating a richly diffused illumination and specifically pointing the light down on to the table. Or in case you need to maintain that classic mood, a wrought iron or antique bronze fixture will give a great outcome.
In case you want your friends to hang around and appreciate the delightful appeal of your pool room, simply bear in mind the perfect pool table light as well as other vital accessories that would draw out the best features of your pool table and fuse nicely with the theme and adornments. Now when you have achieved all of this, then you’re ready for an great and fun packed pool play!
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Pool table light enhances the appearance of your homes. Its bright illumination provides the required amount of light and at the same time exude elegance and style. Or you may want to try kitchen island lighting.
Wooden Bar Cabinets are especially for those who agree with the fact that cabinets can add a special and unique feel to any room. However, whether an individual gets simply beauty or functionality totally depends on the material of the cabinet. Some lucky ones who get to experience a combination of both are simply those who use wooden cabinets. Wooden bar cabinets are one choice that most individuals are going for these days. The main reason behind this is that they have the class, beauty and can also easily manage a lot of items.
One can easily find bar cabinets that come in the simple structure – meant to be used for all purposes and items. For example, normal cabinets in a house can be easily converted into bar cabinets and vice versa. However, this takes away from their individuality and feels like a job not done properly – thereby putting one’s attention to the exquisite wooden bar cabinets. If you are mixing a living room and a bar then you can consider not opting for these beauties but if there is a special place in the house called a home bar, then these special cabinets are there to stay.
Although they are not quite popular yet, but there has been the introduction of adding a refrigerating unit in the wooden cabinets. They are great for storage of several cool-able things such as frills, cherries, whipped cream and other such items. Moreover, if browsed well, one could also get bar cabinets, which have included compartments for holding wine and also chilling it. This is done at the right angle and makes sure that the sediments are not disturbed. However, it is a fact that the cabinets, which can actually protect and store the bottles of wine need not have a cooling agent in them. This is because of the popular belief that cooling a wine kills its aging process.
Abiding by the aforementioned facts most people opt for cabinets without refrigeration units. The problem of storing other preservatives still persists. To combat this problem special cabinets are available with specific area for refrigeration. This helps to solve the problem at large and provides enough space in the cabinet apt for varied storage purpose. Hence, wooden bar cabinets with such special features are increasingly gaining popularity and hence have witnessed a steep growth in their sale in recent years.
As for the designs, they are numerous and can be available to you only if you are extravagant. Manufacturing such cabinets involves considerable expenses and hence they are sold at a high price. One can get cabinets which can hold only wine, only wineglasses/mugs or combination of both. The favorite wooden bar cabinets are those, which include holders for wine glasses, which hang upside down, and also there is a compartment space for wine storage. Then on the top of the cabinet, there is also a shelf that can be used for storing special shot glasses and liquor bottles. A lot of people belch over the price charged for wooden bar cabinets but their varied utility and elegance is actually worth every penny that goes in its purchase. Moreover, these beauties tend to last lifetimes thereby ensuring that you would never have to pooh-pooh your idea even years later.
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Chapter 17 – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Conservative Poet Tom Zart’s 50 America at War Poems
CONSERVATIVE POET TOM ZART’S 50
AMERICA AT WAR POEMS
The White House Washington
March 16, 2007
Ms. Lillian Cauldwell President and Chief Executive Officer Passionate internet Voices Radio Ann Arbor Michigan
Dear Lillian:
Number 41 passed on the CDs from Tom Zart. Thank you for thinking of me. I am thankful for your efforts to honor our brave military personnel and their families. America owes these courageous men and women a debt of gratitude, and I am honored to be the commander in chief of the greatest force for freedom in the history of the world.
Thank Heaven for his heroes the strong and the wise.
The Lord adores his heroes of yesterday
Just how numerous, only He could say.
God loves his soldiers who line up to serve
By standing against evil His grace they deserve.
NEVER BE AFRAID TO BE PROUD of AMERICA
America, the abundant, the place I was born I’ll cherish till the day I die. Where the bones of past heroes lie buried in the ground Who loved her the same as I.
Her mountains are so tall they reach for the sky With prairies where the green grasses grow. There’s billions of trees where wild birds nest With creatures that flourish below.
That blue gold called water with which we are blessed As raindrops or crystallized snow; Changes to rivers and fresh water lakes While the winds of our seasons blow.
There’s the haunt of a whistle from a lonely freight train Racing on ribbons of steel With the harvest of farms and from the factories Balanced in a box on a wheel.
Some cities have buildings a hundred stories tall Structures of concrete, glass and steel. A statue in a harbor, a present from France Describes how, inside, we feel.
That flag on the moon with red and white stripes Proves America’s dreams come true. A country of heroes who line up to protect The past, the present and the few.
We’ll defeat terrorism as it should be fought Never letting Satan’s horde chase us to our door. Safeguarding our borders and system of life As our forefathers sacrificed before.
Never be afraid to be proud of America And march with the brave, faithful and just.
Wars are waged by older men In battle rooms in countries apart. Who call for greater firepower And troops for the combat chart.
While out among the shattered flesh The dreams of all have turned gray. So young and determined their faces were Till on the battlefield they lay.
Unable to overcome their pride The politicians cast their vote. For this or that or something else As the rage of war sounds its note.
Wherever wars are won or lost The soldiers fall like toys. Down through history it remains the same Most who die are hardly more than boys.
Like monkeys in a revolving cage Man squabbles for the peanuts of power. When will we rise above our greed And become as a beautiful flower?
Death to death, dust to dust The wrath of war is a horrible crime. It’s the beast within that still prevails As it has through the torments of time.
WAR IS THE GREATEST PLAGUE OF MAN
As war is fought it takes charge And events spin out of control. The madness of men can alter the soil Which nourishes the roots of their soul.
Many things will forever change Far more then wished to be. As the wrath of war starts to destroy Those things we fight to keep free.
War is the greatest plague of man religion, state, and sanity. Any scourge is more preferred Than the one which disables humanity.
When war breaks out, boundaries change And all who die are a token Of the rage that must run it’s course Before words of peace are spoken.
War I hate, though not men, flags nor race But war itself with its ugly face. When we lose faith in the brave, which die Then we’re not fit to greet those who cry.
What distinguishes war isn’t death But that man is slain by fellow man. Crushed by cruelty and injustice With his enemy’s murderous hand.
War tends to punish the punishers So the losers won’t suffer alone. The essence of war is but violence Till the survivors come marching home.
Sometimes it’s hard to defend what’s right Sometimes we’re forced to rise up and fight. Sometimes we survive, while others must die Sometimes never knowing the reason why.
The rush of combat is a natural buzz Caused by fear, leaving nothing as it was. hunting one another like wild game Without a shortage of those to blame.
Sometimes victory comes too slow or quick Sometimes the cost on both sides is sick. Sometimes God is asked to intervene To help stop the savage from being so mean.
War is a hell we visit before death Fueled by the whisper of the devil’s breath. There must be a reason man destroys man But why it is so, I can’t understand.
SEPTEMBER 11th
After suffering the wrath of a sneak attack America now mourns to her very core. Though soon her enemies shall all but flee From the sound of America waging full war.
Let there be no doubt, no doubt at all That the devil has decided to give us a call. We shall defeat hell’s soldiers and cast them out And if we die; that’s what freedom is about.
We shall seek them out wherever they may hide Street by street, house-by-house, cave by cave. They will be eradicated from the face of the earth By the righteous, the loyal and the brave.
SATAN’S HORDE SHALL BE REMOVED
Overrun with war and uncontrolled leaders Our world becomes more dangerous each day. Dishonest politicians, criminals and the media survive by their falsehoods at play.
Bible believers preach, that the end is near Our world as a whole is beyond reform. God will eradicate all which is wicked By His fire of eruption and storm.
To evil’s victory, I will never concede May its supporters anguish in hell. By the grace of God and the power of faith The goodness of man will prevail.
What we accomplish is heaven’s measure As patriots respond to the threats of man. Protect and defend what we love till death As the soldiers of Satan arise from the sand.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF WORLD WAR III
Our sons and daughters serve in harms way To defend our way of life. Some are students, some grandparents Many a husband or wife.
They face great odds without complaint gambling life and limb for little pay. So far away from all they love Fight our soldiers for whom we pray.
The plotters and planners of America’s doom Pledge to murder and maim all they can. From early childhood they are taught To kill is to become a man.
They exploit their young as weapons of choice Teaching in heaven, virgins will await. Destroying lives along with their own To learn of their falsehoods too late.
The fearful cry we must submit And find a way to soothe them. Where defenders worry if we stand down The future for America is grim.
Now’s not the time to fight one another Or kiss our enemy’s cheek. All through history it remains the same The strong enslave the weak.
May God continue to bless America Refusing evil, the upper hand. It’s up to us to stay resolute Defending the liberty of Man.
So dear to my heart are my loved ones at home As I toss and I turn in my bunk all alone. Everyday I see death, hate, and corruption Combat is God’s proof of man’s malfunction
For family, comrades, and myself I pray To my love with this poem I wish to convey. I knew I loved you though never how much Till by war, I’m forced beyond your touch.
Where violence thrives, there’s the stench of death With the taste of fear on every breath. Who shall prevail, who shall die As the sadistic kill beneath God’s sky.
Baghdad has become man’s highway to hell Where the hearts of darkness are alive and well. I count each day till it’s time to come home And be with my love and never alone.
Love You Your Marine
FREEDOM
In their new uniforms The young march off Not knowing who shall return. With a proud devotion They brandish their flag Leaving loved ones to wonder and yearn.
May we all be buried By all of our children Is an ancient tribal prayer. They’re so easy to lose But so hard to forget Such a burden for a parent to bear.
Oh, the taste of victory Shall soon be forgotten But, never that which was lost. For those rows of white headstones In peaceful green fields Make it easy to tally the cost.
America has survived all attempts to destroy Knowing the cruelty of war And, we who remain Must help keep her free For those who can march no more!
OUR FLAG
Our flag is fabric wove of thread Carried by heroes live and dead. She stands for justice and courage too With her colors; red, white and blue.
For all who serve her, there’ll be cheers For any who die, there’ll be tears. For all who love her, life is swell For those who harm her, war is hell.
How many moms have cried before As they sent their children to war. How many dads have not returned Because our freedom must be earned.
Wars were waged where brave men died As patriots fought side by side. Our flag is still the pearl of earth Because of those who prove her worth.
LOVE OF COUNTRY
I dedicate this poem from inside my tent As the desert winds keep it’s silhouette bent. My love of country is at full boil now I’d like to describe it but it’s hard to know how.
Tomorrow I’ll hunt those who enjoy our death Cursed by their hatred and foulness of breath. I don’t care if it’s another God they serve For their crime’s retribution is what they deserve.
Their horde survives by a different set of rules, Though soon they’ll learn the fate of murderous fools. Proudly I serve my homeland and president Who I’ve sworn to defend one hundred percent.
While haunted by visions of what I must do I fight for justice, and the red, white, and blue.
VETERAN’S DAY
The cost of freedom is sometimes high Extremely more when our loved one’s die. Men and women pledged to fight and serve And it’s our support that they deserve.
Mankind itself is the one to blame That all through history, the story’s the same. Peace, like love, can be hard to acquire Subject always to enemy fire.
Some how the righteous tend to prevail Over the miss-guided, prone to fail. No wonder we fear the tongues that lie As mankind squabbles beneath God’s sky.
The danger our solders face is real So lets let them know just how we feel. Put forth your flag and show them your heart As those we love from us depart.
THE BATTLE FOR BAGHDAD
Determined though scared, I walk my beat On the deadly streets of Baghdad. Searching for any who plot our harm Or by our death are joyous and glad.
Standing in shadows caused by the moon I’m reminded of my nights back home. I wonder if the woman I love Is growing tired of sleeping alone?
I feel remorse for all who live here For this place is a madman’s hell. And those who wish to keep it that way Must be killed or locked away in jail.
My greatest fear is not my death But that I’ll end up in a wheelchair. Disabled for the rest of my life, Depending on others for my care.
My wife, she prays for my safe return As night and day more GI’s are killed. She knows quite well, whatever it takes The oath I’ve given will be fulfilled.
SADDAM
The king of Baghdad has fallen Never to dictate again. Man shall sentence him for this crimes And heaven shun him for his sin.
For his tyranny, he was famous In every capital on earth. Till apprehended in his spider hole Completely stripped of his worth.
He is guilty of rape and genocide While he ruled without remorse. His power and prestige were toppled Once George Bush set his course.
Though it may seem that the wicked triumph And have conquered by their brutality of hand, Through the power of faith they are defeated By the seed of goodness in man.
FORMIDABLE FOE
America is the birthday cake of earth As the ants march from every direction. Thank God for all who have sworn to defend her Serving with love, honor, pride, and affection.
Since the first day George Washington marched off to war There have been those who have wished our demise. Their hatred, fueled by jealousy and greed Was defeated by our brave and the wise.
Once again, we must face a formidable foe Who have pledged by their God to destroy us all Misusing their faith as an excuse to kill As for a worldwide jihad, their leaders call.
Some say we should try to appease them For if we resist, they’ll hate us even more. But the David’s among us shall cast our stones Defeating them, as it was done before.
SHOULD TOMORROW START WITHOUT ME
Should tomorrow start without me Remember I love you. Looking down from up above seeingeverything you do.
If I become a casualty I pray you will love again Whom ever makes you happy I’ll consider my friend.
Should tomorrow start without me Remind our boys, God loves all who care. And when life seems too harsh and cruel With “Him” they must share their prayer.
I have proven I’m not a coward Who breaks and runs to survive. Always fearing death will kiss me As the streets of Baghdad I drive.
Should tomorrow start without me Be proud I choose to serve. Our faith and our patriotism Earn the freedom we deserve.
I miss home more than ever It breaks my heart to stay away I can’t help but want to hold you And whisper what I say.
AMERICAN SOLDIER
Our soldiers line up to be remembered As the best of the best at their job. They wish to be needed and depended on To save all we love from the mob.
They risk their life and limb for liberty Standing firm against evil unwilling to break. To be part of something greater than themselves They are willing to sacrifice whatever it will take.
THANK HEAVEN FOR HEROES
Thank heaven for the heroes of life Who lead us to overcome those who are not. The wise are grateful for all God’s blessings Where fools never realize what they’ve got.
America is the grain train of earth Whose people exercise rule by their vote. All have a chance to partake and prosper As they arrive by foot, plane or boat.
Our freedom relies on the law of the land Our future depends on our grit. Our past has known both good and bad And our mistakes we are willing to admit.
The grim of heart hate America And choose to put her wonders to shame The devotion of most who love and live here Rise up to defeat the soldiers of blame.
THE LONELINESS OF WAR
I know I’m still here so far, far away As I fight for what I believe is right. I wonder about you and your mom Every moment of every day and night.
The loneliness of war can drive you insane If you don’t get letters of concern from home. Left, right, behind and ahead, Death awaits leaving love ones alone.
We pray to God that we will be saved To return home or live the here after. Bloody, dirt-covered men, we see everyday As we yearn for those times of laughter.
The far off stare of a fallen comrade As you stay by his side till his end. No mother ever carried her infant child More carefully, than we do a friend.
Many have their own personal diaries To help keep their faculties together. Watching hot steel crash into human flesh Always makes home seem far away and better.
I’ve become an expert at dodging, weaving and diving So try not to worry too much about me. Just help your mom and stand up from the ground And while I’m gone be all you can be.
SACRIFICE,TRANSFORMATION,AND UNRESTRICTED WARFARE
The Japanese hadn’t lost a war since 1598 Each man carried 400 rounds of ammunition (twice as many as an American infantryman) With five days rations and fearless determination.
The men in the badly wrapped brown uniforms Since their early childhood had been taught That to die for the emperor and one’s country Was the greatest of all glories to be sought.
Moreover, the hardware backing them was awesome As sharpshooters they were accurate up to a thousand yards and more. Their ships were faster, their guns bigger, Their torpedoes better And their planes matchless in quality, aerobatics and score.
Only by sacrifice, transformation, and unrestricted warfare Was America able to overcome and prevail. Again America must stand firm to survive As we face a new monster from Hell.
VIETNAM
SOLDIER IN THE RAIN
I’m just a soldier who stands in the rain My memories of home are what keep me sane. Back home is a land of milk and honey Ruled by lust and love of money.
But, what can I say, when I serve her true For I volunteered to see this war through. Now, that I’m here, it’s hard to believe We’re just the victims of those who deceive.
As darkness falls on the rice fields of Nam Scared men with rifles walk the shadows of the calm. It’s thousands of miles to the steps of my church With its stained glass, steeples and lost souls who search.
Off in the distance I see an arc light Bombs being dropped on children at night. I’ve seen that evil they call the yellow rain And how life withers when it’s sprayed by a plane.
All of my buddies have been taken away No more touch football will they ever play. Zipped in their body bags for the long trip home Are some of the bravest, I’ve ever known.
War is a hell, devised by man There’s death in the sea, the sky and the land. Lord, I can’t help but wish I were home Back with my love, whom I hope is alone?
DADS AT WAR
Where would I be without you dad My hero of night and day I’m so glad you love my mother And take time for us each day.
The last time we played baseball You reached for me with your hand. I looked at you, then made a wish That I might be just half the man.
I love my father of this earth And I love my father of heaven. It’s a lot for me to love, you know For I’m only eleven.
Mom and I sure miss you Since you left to defend our flag. When others ask, where is your dad I can’t help but boast and brag.
BULLETS AND BARBWIRE
We awoke to the crack of rifle fire With mortar rounds hitting the ground near by. The flying shrapnel was absorbed by sand bags Which saved lots of us who wished not to die.
The hot spent shell casings fell to the ground As the VC charged our fortified hill. We killed so many the stench made us sick While we fought to live and not for a thrill.
Barbwire, bullets and clay-mores took their toll As red and green tracers lit up the sky. Before long I was the last GI left When napalm caused my enemy to fry.
Fleeing the sound of our choppers gunfire The enemy retreated to the caves and trees. Then I cried, “thank you ” to heaven above As I checked out my buddies on my knees.
Somehow I managed to survive the day Though many I’ve served with names I have read Carved in the shinny black stone of The Wall Are my comrades of war, among the dead.
KOREA 1950
UN soldiers fought and were forced to retreat Behind sandbags protected by barbwire hoops. Many GI’s died as they held off attacks By 810,000 Communist troops.
Our guys used phosphorus, flame-throwers and napalm For without these weapons they could not survive. The Communist charges led by buglers Till the UN could start it’s offensive drive.
On the battlefield of death and misery Many froze with their hands still stuck to their guns. While others hobbled with their boots wrapped in rags City boys, farmers, students, fathers and sons.
With a million and a half dead or wounded Both sides singed a truce before generals involved. July 27th, 1953 And though thousands were orphaned, nothing was solved.
WORLD WAR II
WAR
As war is fought it takes charge And events spin out of control. The madness of men can alter the soil Which nourishes the roots of their soul.
Many things will forever change Far more then wished to be. As the wrath of war starts to destroy Those things we fight to keep free.
War is the greatest plague of man religion, state, and sanity. Any scourge is more preferred Than the one which disables humanity.
When war breaks out, boundaries change And all who die are a token Of the rage that must run it’s course Before words of peace are spoken.
TROOP SHIP
Our ship had sailed before the dawn Surrounded by the thickest of fog Still ignorant of our destination Or what was written in the captain’s log.
It didn’t take long for me to see Our cruise was not for fun An experience of a lifetime With nowhere for us to run.
Twenty knots per hour we cruised As the white caps passed us by Ten thousand young Americans Off to Europe to die.
A sailor told us not to worry Someday we’d get our mail. Uncle Sam would make sure No matter how far we sail.
Thirty feet deep I tried to sleep Beneath our ship’s waterline Just the place for claustrophobia To enter into my mind.
My favorite vest was my May West Which I wore all the time Just in case of German U-boats Or an underwater mine.
Thirty-three days we were at sea We crossed the equator twice. Many years have passed since then Those years of sacrifice.
BRAVERY
Many brave souls lived before now Unwept and unknown by their face. Lost somewhere in the distant night Till a poet chronicles their grace.
True bravery is shown by performing Without witness, what one might be Capable of before the world Without any or all to see.
How great the brave who rest in peace All blessings from heaven to earth. They gave our country but their best Those destined to be brave from birth.
PEARL HARBOR
Sunday, December the seventh In the year of 1941, While most of Hawaii still slept Came the planes of the Rising Sun.
waves of bombers and fighters flew From the decks of the Japanese ships. While our planes were still on the ground “Banzai” was spoken from their lips.
The winds of war had been blowing Across the oceans of our earth Though not till Pearl had been bombed Did we realize what freedom’s worth.
Wars are fought and won on two fronts At home and on the battle line. Both are equally important When war consumes our heart and mind.
The attack brought us World War II With death, pain and separation. All who had served were well aware Of their sacrifice for nation.
CONFLICT
The harder the conflict we sometimes face The far more glorious is the victory. Tyranny like hell is tough to defeat When it raises its head throughout history.
War never leaves a country as it was When neutrality is a word disregarded. As the murderous hands of man himself Are to blame for all who have departed.
D-DAY THE WALL
Over two hundred rangers scaled “The Wall” A stone cliff over one hundred feet tall. Some of them made it all the way to the top While others fell and perished from their drop.
Those who climbed over, had answered God’s call For men to stop evil once and for all. They fought the Germans and destroyed their guns To save the lives of our fathers and sons.
So many years have passed since then When our world’s future was saved by brave men. We cannot forget the hell they went through Before the skies, again turned blue.
D-DAY
D-Day raised the curtain on the conflict That fore shadowed the end of Hitler’s dream. The largest joint combat landing ever Though the blood from both sides flowed like a stream.
When their boats hit the sand, their ramps went down And all within paid a visit to hell. They jumped out to do good for their country And to kill the enemy without fail.
They fought the Germans, tides, winds and the waves In conditions not easily foreseen. By night the battle was in our favor With bravery, valor, death, and men who scream.
The corpses littered the beach for five miles Though heroism had carried the day. With literally thousands dead or wounded Those who were left were determined to stay.
They faced great odds and chose not to protest And won the war that put evil to shame. Most came home, married and raised their babies But those who could not we recall with pain.
MIDWAY
It was June the 4th 1942 As I was floating in the ocean alone The ship I had sailed on, sank to the bottom And I thought I would never again, see home.
The Japanese fleet had steamed in from the east With the intentions of capturing Midway. Though they were stopped by American war ships Whose guns, bombs and torpedoes planes saved the day.
All night long, I watched the fireworks of war And on the second day we turned up the heat. As big bombers from Hawaii dropped their loads On Japanese ships who soon chose to retreat.
An imperial pilot came floating close by Who had been chewed on by the beasts of the sea. I couldn’t help but feel passion for this is man Who had answered his call just like me.
When it was over, I was plucked from the deep By men in a lifeboat just after the dawn. For two days I had watched the battle for, Midway Now it’s quiet and the enemy has gone.
I drifted all night and was loosing my hope Before by the moon’s light I saw dry land. I floated over and through its reefs to the beach Where I quickly smoothed out my tracks in the sand.
All I had was my dagger and a canteen And it was May 4th of 43. Just me alone on an enemy island Wasn’t a safe place for a sailor to be.
I felt I could kill in less than a heartbeat If that’s what it took for me to survive. I’d already said thanks so many times For” God” was the reason I was alive.
Off in the dark, I herd two men’s voices Laughing and talking in a language not mine. Inch by inch I crept to their campsite Where on what they were eating, I would soon dine.
I stabbed them both and took their fish, rice and wine Then ran my way back to the raft by the beach. Soon I was floating in the ocean again And far enough out where bullets couldn’t reach.
The next day I was picked up by a seaplane Whose crew spotted my sail from the air. Once inside and safe, I cried like a child For the dead whom would forever be there.
It was hard to believe heaven let me live A farm boy from Kansas, in high school last year. My girlfriend is blond and she hates it I ‘m gone Though I’m a veteran of battle, death, and fear.
OKINAWA
Okinawa was to be our last stop Before we invaded Japan. The largest landing of the Pacific war As our soldiers ran across the sand.
At first our marines were scarcely opposed But on the fifth day hell they found. A solid wall of human resistance Firing their weapons from caves in the ground.
air power and big guns had little affect On their cliff forts carved deep in the limestone. It took man against man to root them out As flying bullets pierced flesh and bone.
Kamikaze pilots crashed their planes Knocking out transports and war ships. As the Imperial air force struck our fleet Cries of fear and hate spewed from lips.
One hundred, ten thousand Japanese By the end of the battle were killed. Over twelve thousand Americans died, Before, just our flag flew over the field.
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
After the fall of France in 1940 The Germans soon began their own blockade With most their efforts in the Atlantic Hoping to cut Britain’s flow of war trade.
With fast surface raiders like the Bismarck Merchant ships caught at sea, had little chance. The German’s small navy sank ship after ship Till the British Navy destroyed war’s romance.
Shipping losses from German U-boats increased And the battle of the Atlantic seemed lost. But soon America would enter the war To defeat freedom’s enemies at all cost.
Multitudes would die and their families cry Before World War II would be fought to its end. What a waste of mankind, which had lost its mind Though now, our enemy is our friend.
PARTING
The truest words, which portray my love I speak to you from within my heart. May we always recall how we feel Though through conflict we’re forced to part.
No one can say how long they will last For life is not everlasting. Yet most hope to be blessed by love By he who does our casting.
As the fear of battle bites my flesh My thoughts of home help keep me sane. There’s no guarantee that I’ll survive But either way, I’ll serve without shame.
Should the cold hands of death reach for me I pray my soul will awake from sleep. To the voice of God assuring me That my spirit, he’s chosen to keep.
So try to remember while I’m gone That the person I need most is you. I’ll fight like hell to stay alive To return home to the love I knew.
P.O.W.
When you become a P.O.W. You find you’ve lost your liberty and more The guy with the gun tells you what to do As you yearn for freedoms you had before.
Your will to survive helps keep you alive Though sometimes you wish you were dead. Tortures far beyond any normal mind And there’s no safety, even in your bed.
Bullets, barbwire, searchlights and sharp teeth Keep you in a place you don’t wish to be. The food is quite awful and sometimes it moves And you’ve no choice of what you hear or see.
The lucky are released and return home Though in their dreams their fate is unsure. War may be hell, but confinement is worse Cause afterward you’re never as you were.
GENERAL QUARTERS
General quarters, general quarters All hands man your battle station! Sunday morning, December the 7th As war confronted our nation.
We soon found out it wasn’t a drill But instead it was war for real. As you watch the death of friends and shipmates It’s more anger than fear you feel.
Japanese warplanes came flying in low As I took aim with my gun sight. From the deck of a ship anchored at Pearl Damaged, though crew still eager to fight.
I saw the face of a pilot, who crashed Surrounded by black smoke and fire. Some of my bullets must have found their mark. For his death was but my desire!
Two thousand, three hundred and twenty-three killed In a battle less than two hours. With the heart of our Pacific fleet gone Japan had flexed their naval powers.
The bombing and strafing of ships and troops Caused our congress to declare full war. Where many a man laid down his life Fighting for flag, country and more.
KENNEDY= THE WAR YEARS PT-109
After the attack on Pearl Harbor He applied for sea duty in the war. Where Lieutenant John F. Kennedy Became known for his bravery and more.
In the dark hours before dawn On August 2, of 43. Kennedy commanded a torpedo boat Through the blackness of night at sea.
PT 109, was on Solomon’s patrol With a 12-man crew in a plywood craft. A Japanese destroyer plowed through the night Ramming and cutting Kennedy’s boat in half.
Two of the crew just disappeared A third was badly burned. Kennedy himself was thrown to the deck Where in pain his leadership he earned.
Some of his men had never learned to swim As he gathered them on the bobbing bow. The hours passed tell it seemed it would sink So they made for an island and here’s how.
He ordered those who could to swim The others were to hang on to a beam. Kennedy grabbed the injured sailor And off they tread through the ocean stream.
With his teeth clenched on the burnt man’s vest straps Skipper Kennedy swam 3 miles. 5 hours later they all made it Despite their hardships, sharks, and trials.
The next problem was how to summon up help Without arousing the enemy all around. After several attempts swimming to other islands Eventually two natives in a canoe were found.
Kennedy scratch a note on a coconut To be delivered to a base 38 miles away. The message made it and they were saved And their courage still lives today.
WORLD WAR I
FLY-BOYS
World War I gave us the fly-boys Who flew by the seat of their pants. Many would never return from war While others survived by chance.
Their planes were mostly canvas and wood Gasoline, bullets, bombs and poison gas. Every pilot carried his own pistol Wearing leathers, scarf and goggles of glass.
Aviators had no Parachutes To escape their burning plane. Many were forced to jump to their death Or self inflect a bullet to the brain.
Blimps where known as battleships of the sky The roar of their engines gave reason for fear. They flew so high they were hard to shoot down Hiding above clouds till their targets drew near.
Tracer bullets for the first time were used In the guns of airplanes to set blimps a fire. The skies became man’s highway of death With duty and honor their driving desire.
How many Fly-boys have we lost since then Those days of the Great War and more? Where do we get such brave souls of chance Who rise from the rest in the battles of war?
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
In 1860 life was good Till its simpleness ceased one day. The North wished to save the Union While the South chose to break away.
America was torn apart As six hundred thousand died. Throughout four years of total war Women without husbands cried.
The sad fact of the Civil War Is what was left at its end. Too many times, men’s evil acts Destroyed both foe and friend.
The problem was, once it began There was no peace or compromise. Total victory must be proclaimed Before rage would leave men’s eyes.
Destroy all that helps the enemy Was the cry of either side. anything to obtain victory As death on horseback did ride.
Black men dressed in old uniforms Became the Union’s reserve. They fought and died for their freedom And their rights they earned and deserve.
Lifestyles would forever change For all who survived the war. It had ended as it began With sadness, misery and more.
Both sides prayed to the same God And spoke words from the Bible. The prayers of both were not answered For all involved were liable.
Coronado, in his search to find gold for Spain Was the first European on the green Kansas plane. Explorers and traders were arriving from France. They saw the buffalo and the Indians who danced.
At the mouth of the Kaw were campfires in the dark Two men by the river named Lewis and Clark. Large numbers of Indians, forced out from the East Resettled to Kansas where the buffalo feast.
So, many a cowboy decided to stay It wasn’t very long and most Indians were forced away. When Missouri joined the Union; the slave states equaled the free. Which way would Kansas vote, congress was anxious to see?
The Heart-Landers were bleeding; their towns were on fire As raiders from the slave states tried to force their desire. The settlement of Lawrence was sacked by a mob In revenge came John Brown, who would murder and rob.
Kansas joined the Union as the Civil War began. After four long years of tragedy, many women lost their man. Cattle trails met the railroads as they pushed across the state. Farmers planted corn and wheat as the buffalo awaited their fate.
Those frontier days have long since gone, though the sunflower is still here My childhood home of Kansas where the buffalo roam with the deer.
BLACK POWDER BRIDGE
A courier rider hands his papers to me They are instructions from Robert E. Lee. I am advised now is the time To stop the troop movement on the Rock Island line.
I muster my men and they load up the boats We powder our pistols and darken our coats. Traveling the currents, the sun slips from sight As brave men with a purpose have gathered to fight.
We capture a bridge before the moonrise The Yankees who are here shall soon feed the flies. The evil of war feeds on my brain As I light the fuse to destroy a train.
Above us a trestle of timber and tar As we pull our oars for a willowed sandbar. From the banks of the river; we watch it approach There’s shadows of soldiers, in the windows of a coach.
With a burst of bright yellow and a roar in my ear I hear them scream as they ‘re falling in fear. The river is boiling in steam, steel and stems Back home their families shall soon sing funeral hymns.
The one lone survivor was a red stallion stud I lassoed his neck, and freed him from the mud. As I ride in his saddle beneath the stars that shine I pray for forgiveness and some peace of mind.
War is a lesson we re eager to learn When man has that fever to murder and burn. Lord, please forgive me for what I have done For all those I’ve silenced were some mother’s son.
THE FEVER OF FEAR
Cannons are bursting hot metal from the ground. Soldiers are looting and burning our town. The fever of fear rushes through my veins As too many Bluecoats jump from troop trains.
Smoke from hot barrels is swirling around As four thousand muskets volley their sound. All of my comrades have stopped a lead ball Most cry out, then stumble and fall.
Even the young lad who carried our flag Now he lies dead as he clings to that rag. Wagons with the wounded trailblood on the ground Death and destruction are easily found.
The Generals are crying ’cause they can’t stand defeat But it’s always the soldier who dies on his feet. horse hooves are pounding on a bridge made of boards As the sunlight reflects from the blades of their swords.
Quickly I hide out in the roots of a tree Where the dirt has eroded and there’s just room for me. After dark I sneak out with the cover of fog Then float down the river, as I cling to a log.
songs of their victory, ring out through the night While from the cold, muddy water, I see their firelight. It makes me remember my old country church Where the preacher spoke God’s word from his holy perch.
That the seed of all conflict began in a cave When man, like the wild wolf had to prove he was brave.
THUNDER IN THE GROUND
Cannons are bellowing from a ridge far away The battle lines are forming and there’s little time to pray. Musket balls are pelting like hailstones from the sky I’m so full of fear cause I don ‘t want to die.
From beyond yonder hill comes a terrifying sound It’s the music of the buglers and there’s thunder in the ground. The fast-riding troopers have all drawn out their swords. They ‘re shouting and screaming as they charge up the gorge.
It’s hard to believe how many make it through As they’re hacking and shooting at the boys dressed in blue. Then come the soldier men who run upon their feet Every time I drop one, my heart skips a beat.
There’s a storm on the ground made of death, dust and smoke My throat is so dry, I can ‘t help but choke. The fury of the battle is bound to settle down When most of the fighters lie dead on the ground.
After dark, the stretcher-bearers are afraid to search around The wild hogs eat the wounded and I can ‘t stand the sound. Come dawn, we dig ditches for all the brave, lifeless men Then quote words from our Bible praying heaven lets them in.
SLAVERY
When you chain the neck of a slave The other end fastens to you. Your heart and soul become corrupt And all which is evil you’ll do.
No government shall exist for long Who’s people are not really free. Though around the world there are those Who stay blind to how life should be.
Any who must enslave others Will dwell in their own living hell After death, they’ll join their master In that place from heaven he fell.
But till then we’ll fight and resist Making them put their chains away. And those of us who may die first From heaven shall watch and pray
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER
In the course of becoming officers The young men of West Point bonded like brothers. Till roomers of Civil War transformed friend to foe As many cadets chose to serve others.
Fifty-five of sixty major battles fought Were lead by graduates of the long gray line. Yankees and Rebels ravaged one another For to kill and plunder were virtues of the time.
Over six hundred thousand soldiers were consumed Not counting multitudes of population. Cities, farms and the countryside were laid to waste Before our Union was restored to a nation.
THE LITTLEST SOLDIER
Nine year old Johnny Clem who stood just four feet tall Ran away from Ohio to answer his country’s call. He joined up with the Union and became a drummer boy Soon to prove the gun he wore was far more than a toy.
Armed with a sawed-off musket, cut down to just fit him He shot a Rebel horseman who tried to do him in. Awarded his sergeant’s stripes and the silver medal His comrades offered him hot coffee from their kettle.
The newspapers of the North, gladly published his story Telling of the nine year old who earned his country’s glory.
THE BATTLE
The moon is sky high And perfectly round As it highlights the beauty Of disputed ground.
Life is a journey Where the passage is free. After, there’s judgment By the living and Thee.
Tomorrow’s carnage We’ll survive if we can. Death and dismemberment By the hand of man.
Some will stumble With absence of breath. While others charge Into the face of death.
We’ll race toward the battle And pray for the best Hoping somehow We pass God’s test.
BUGLES
Their red and blue, ragtag flag stood out Against their dust covered uniforms of gray. Savagely we fought to kill our enemy As the battle raged on in the heat of the day
Volley after volley we put forth our blaze With thousands of led balls snapping flesh and bone. Blistering sweat rolled down every face As the tunes of war by bugles were blown.
There was a clanking sound of ramrods in barrels As each new minieball was loaded and fired. Some shot aimlessly into the smoke While others took aim at the worn and tired.
Bullets were popping like the fourth of July Yet our enemy kept surging ahead. All at once they broke and ran off in groups Scattering as for the forest they fled.
From behind the protection of a stacked-stone wall The victorious cheered or just sat starring At all the bodies of friend and foe While for the wounded the surgeons were caring.
Soon the war was over and I survived Despite it’s brutality on trampled ground. From boy to man I was transformed Though, still in the night I hear its sound.
LEAF ON THE WATER
America’s East Coast was settled by the Brits As the Indians rule began to recede. After many a battle, they lost their land Giving into the white man’s power and greed.
In years to come like a leaf on the water The Indians were swept away by the white man. As trappers and pioneers pushing westward Brought death and disease to the land.
With the white settlements came the fur traders Followed by soldiers, forts, whiskey and form tools. None of which helped the Indians to survive Who chose to wage war, and break the white man’s rules.
Many treaties were made, just to be broken By those eager for land, timber, furs and gold. Prospectors arrived to plunder the land And to be farmers, the Indians were told.
The combat raged on, to the western prairie Over mountains and down through the desert sand. Indians proved to be formidable foe As both sides fought from afar and hand-to-hand.
Lieutenant Colonel Custer, led his cavalry In search of fame and tribal disgrace. But instead he and his men were butchered By hostile Indians with paint on their face.
Around the campfires of Rosebud and Pine Ridge singing warriors danced till Sitting Bull’s death. Most were forced to surrender at Wounded Knee Where many sad Indian would draw their last breath.
With their fighting spirit completely broken And their ancient tribal ways forever gone. Proud Indians were moved to reservations Where their once great history in song lives on.
THE HINGE OF HISTORY
The hinge of history swings in all directions As the happenings of the past are written down. Out of all that has occurred since man’s beginnings Less has been recorded than waits to be found.
Babylonians kept chronicles of history Hebrews wrote the past as a dramatic story. Greeks had no faith in the future at all Believing mans repeated errors doom his glory.
Christians added a new dimension to history Looking forward to Christ’s return to earth. An on going drama involving man and God Believing all are created of equal worth.
Some have asked why must we study history It just encourages us to live in the past. When we forget history we repeat its mistakes As the outcome of humanity is cast.
THE ALAMO
The leaves of the cottonwoods hung motionless As outside the walls Santa Anna’s horde closed in. A small band of Texans watched and waited Preoccupied by combat and how life would end.
The battle raged from building to building Till the old mission’s chapel was the last to fall. Over 180 Texans died fighting to the man Never to yield, surrender or crawl.
Six weeks later Sam Houston rallied his forces With “Remember the Alamo” as their battle cry. Attacking and defeating Santa Anna’s army To win independence for Texas or die.
The Spanish word for “cottonwood” is “Alamo” The long time popular name for the mission. today the stout-walled old chapel still stands Preserved as a shrine of sacrifice and tradition.
GENERAL WASHINGTON
Once in command, he boxed in the British At Boston where he captured Dorchester Heights Overlooking the Brits at his mercy As his men took aim with their cannon sites.
The British commander had but one choice To sail to New York to renew the fight. Where the English had much greater forces Who soon chased Washington’s men in full flight.
They continued on to Pennsylvania After crossing the Hudson in retreat With the British forces in hot pursuit It looked as though George was doomed to defeat.
When winter seemed to have stopped the fighting That’s when Washington crossed the Delaware. On that Christmas night he captured Trenton Where Hessians were surprised and unaware.
He whipped the British at Princeton Where in victory his men began to sing. Washington then wintered at Morristown Training his troops for the combat of spring.
Washington fought bravely at Brandywine And again at a place called Germantown But the British were the victorious ones As the dead of both sides covered the ground
Americans were blessed early that spring When the French entered the war on their side. Though most suffered frostbite at Valley Forge With the help of the French they marched in stride.
The battles raged on, in the North and South As the King’s soldiers laid waste to the land. Washington himself was in great despair Pleading for aid for his weakened command.
His prayers were answered by 5000 troops And a French fleet who took Chesapeake Bay. They bottled up Cornwallis at Yorktown Who surrendered to victory drums at play.
Yorktown was really the end of the war Though not many quite realized that fact yet. But the British soon grew tired of the fight And the terms for its end were signed and set.
Washington yearned to retire at home But his country chose him first president. Cheering crowds waved flags of love and support For they believed that “he,” by God, was sent.
Although best known for the International Film Festivel each May, Cannes is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Côte d’Azur or French Riviera. Regarded as the second most important city in France for business tourism after Paris, business travellers and conference attendees often outnumber tourists during the summer months. Renowned for its glittering casinos, premier shopping venues on La Croisette, and a wide range of gastronomic delights, Cannes is one of the crowned jewels of the French Riviera, a playground for the rich and famous, basking in the warm and incomparable light of the Côte d’Azur.
Although best known for the International Film Festivel each May, Cannes is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Côte d’Azur or French Riviera. Regarded as the second most important city in France for business tourism after Paris, business travellers and conference attendees often outnumber tourists during the summer months. Renowned for its glittering casinos, premier shopping venues on La Croisette, and a wide range of gastronomic delights, Cannes is one of the crowned jewels of the French Riviera, a playground for the rich and famous, basking in the warm and incomparable light of the Côte d’Azur.
Hotels
Hôtel Majestic Barrière
Built in 1923 and located on the Croisette, the Hôtel Majestic Barrière faces both the sea and the Palais des Festivals, thus naturally serving as the traditional celebrity hotel for Cannes Film Festival attendees. With 265 rooms including 84 suites and 2 penthouses, this newly refurbished, five star accommodation epitomises elegant charm and refined luxury. Facilities include well appointed meeting spaces for corporate events with a capacity for 600, a business centre, a private sandy beach and access to all water sports, heated swimming pools, fitness centre, five clay tennis courts, and adjacent golf course among others. A premier warm weather resort with an international reputation.
Hôtel Majestic Barrière
14 La Croisette Bp163
Cannes , 06400
France
Tél : +33 (0) 4 92 98 77 00
Fax : +33 (0) 4 93 38 97 90
lucienbarriere.com
Croisette Beach Hotel
Situated just a short walk from both the famous Croisette and the luxury boutiques of the Rue d’Antibes, the Croisette Beach Hotel offers a peaceful haven on a quiet, private street. Charming, but modern, the hotel features comfortable rooms and a sandy, private beach. Enjoy international ambiance in Mediterranean style. Whether socialising at Le Bellini bar or relaxing on the terrace near the pool, patrons find themselves in an island of luxury in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Twenty four hour room service, sauna, private garage with valet parking, pets accepted.
Croisette Beach Hotel
13 rue du Canada
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 4 92 18 88 00
Fax : +33 4 93 68 35 38
cannes-hotel-croisettebeach.com
Le Grand Hotel Cannes
A four-star hotel overlooking the sea, La Grand Hotel is the oldest on the famous Croisette. Revamped in the style of the 60s, Le Grand offers a green oasis of peace with 76 rooms and suites, terraces, a garden, meeting room, and wifi internet access. Stroll through the garden to the fine, sandy Le Plage 45 to enjoy the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean with numerous water sport activities available. (From April to October the restaurant La Plage 45 serves seafood and local specialities, with cocktails and light food available at the lounge and bar.) Fine dining at Restaurant Le Park 45 or enjoy intimate drinks at Bar Le Cercle.
Le Grand Hotel Cannes
Grand Hôtel
45 boulevard de la Croisette
06400 CANNES
Tél : +33 4 93 38 15 45
Fax : +33 4 93 68 97 45
grand-hotel-cannes.com
Hotel Martinez
Known as one of the flagship hotels of the French Riviera, the Hotel Martinez, eminently positioned on the sea front along the boulevard de La Croisette in Cannes mixes comfort and technological amenities with aesthetic elegance. Seven floors overlook the sea front in this 40,000 square metres luxury facility with 412 room and suites. Three restaurants including La Palme d’Or (2 Michelin stars). Piano bar, large private beach, heated pool. Fifteen meeting rooms and reception areas create 2500 square metres of conference space, only slightly less than the congress centre Palais des Festivals. For its spaciousness and ability to host social, festive, and professional events, the Hotel Martinez is one of the most versatile of accommodations available in Cannes.
International toll free numbers listed on website.
hotel-martinez.com
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
Built in 1911, the Intercontinental Carlton Cannes draws on years of well-evolved service and refinement to create an atmosphere catered toward the well-being of its guests. With breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and easy access to the shopping district and the Palais des Festivals, the hotel offers a full featured health and fitness centre, extensive business services, travel assistance, day care and children’s activities. Dine at the Carlton Restaurant or Carlton Beach Restaurant (April to October) or enjoy drinks at the Carlton Bar and Carlton Terrace (with live Jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings) or the more intimate Petit Bar.
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
58, Bd. La Croisette, Bp 155
06414 Cannes
France
Tél : +33(0) 4 93 06 40 06
Fax : +33(0) 4 93 06 40 25
intercontinental.com
Hotel de Mougins
Located outside the historic centre of Mougins, the Hotel de Mougins offers cosy, elegant accommodations. Whether relaxing by the fireplace in the bar/lounge, or strolling the beautiful open courtyard and lawns, guests enjoy a private and quaint atmosphere in authentically French style. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, marked by small touches like slippers for guests that set the hotel apart from larger, urban establishments. Many rooms have private balconies and the bathrooms are large and well-appointed. Guests have access to an on site restaurant. All together, an excellent site for rest and relaxation away from the mainstream tourist crowds.
Located between Cannes and Grasse, the Hotel Le Mas Candille is a five-star luxury hotel and spa in the medieval city of Mougins. Originally an 18th century farm house, this hotel, lying only 7 km from Cannes, is known for its exclusive tranquility and informal luxury. A blend of traditional architecture and contemporary amenities, Hotel Le Mas Candille lies close to the Mediterranean but is nestled in the countryside of Provence surrounded by mature cypress trees and beautiful old olive groves. Offering the first Japanese style Shiseido spa in Europe (among a wide range of spa treatments available), guests will enjoy a relaxing experience for both the mind and body.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
Cannes Hotel 3.14
The 3.14 hotel is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Cannes, 50 m from La Croisette and 300 m from the Palais des Festivals. Each floor is designed to represent one of the five continents, creating a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural experience. On the third floor, Oceania, guests enjoy the cool freshness of the sea air and light filtered through raffia shades hinting at the original paradise, while guests in first floor “America,” enjoy Pop Art decorations emphasising the American melting pot. The 3.14 is a hotel that appeals to the open-minded interested in stepping over traditional boundaries and enjoying an extraordinary experience in accommodations. Arranged according to the principles of Feng Shui, the 3.14 encourages energy throughout.
Cannes Hotel 3.14
Rue François Einesy
06400 Cannes, France
Tél : 04 92 99 72 00
3-14hotel.com
Palais Stéphanie Cannes
Boasting a rich cultural and artistic heritage, the Palais Stéphanie Cannes sits nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Southern Alps. An unparalleled France luxury hotel, the 262 spacious rooms have clean lines bathed in bright, natural light and are outfitted with the best materials for a unique experience in elegant refinement. Each features images of the great stars of film, so intimately linked with the tradition of Cannes. Enjoy dining with an outstanding view of the ocean at La Scena lounge bar and restaurant, which serves cuisine from Italy, Japan and France. Visit Le Panorama rooftop bar overlooking the Bay of Cannes, Lérins Islands and the Esterel Mountains for drinks, snacks, or a visit to the swimming pool.
Palais Stéphanie Cannes
(Formerly Hilton Cannes)
50 boulevard de la Croisette
06414 Cannes, France
Tél : +33 4 92 99 70 00
Fax : + 33 4 92 99 70 11
hotel-palais-stephanie-cannes.com
Spas
SPA Martinez
Located on the 7th floor of the Hotel Martinez, the SPA serves both men and women in the interest of good health, youth, beauty, and relaxation. Using Lancaster anti-ageing, solar skin care, and Sothys beautyconcepts, the experts at the SPA concentrate on merging concepts of mind and body in perfect harmony. Offering a range of services from facial care to massages, the SPA promises an unforgettable experience in personal wellness and luxury. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the SPA has a direct telephone line for the arrangement of individual appointments.
SPA Martinez
In the Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 (0) 4 92 98 74 90
hotel-martinez.com
Spa Candille
Located in the Hotel Le Mas Candille in Mougins, Spa Candille introduced two exclusive spa treatments in 2010, the Yutaka Ritual (2 hours, 210€ per person) and the Ultimate Candille Zen treatment (1 hour 30 minutes, 160 € per person.) Both are true to the spa’s unique approach to both beauty and well being. Using the Shiseido Qi method, which stimulates both mind and body energy, the treatments encourage relaxation at the deepest levels while restoring the skin’s natural beauty. Both oshiboris (Japanese hot towels) and shiatsu massage are incorporated. Day Spa Packages are also available and guests will enjoy shopping for products in the spa boutique. Reservations required.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
Restaurants
La Palme d’Or
During the Cannes Film Festival this is the place where stars go to be seen. A sophisticated restaurant serving some of the finest cuisine on the French Riviera. The beautiful Art Deco building with its bay windows has outdoor, enclosed terraces overlooking the sea, the pool, and the Croisette. The Modern French menu changes seasonally. Located in the Hôtel Martinez. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-2pm and 8-10pm. Reservations are required. Closed April 19 to May 2 and November 5 to December 5.
La Palme d’Or
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél. +33 (0)4 92 98 74 14
hotel-martinez.com
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Exquisite two Michelin star restaurant housed in a 14th century castle that is now a four star hotel. Redecorated in 2008 to create a quiet, modern atmosphere, the restaurant’s terrace offers magnificent ocean views and overlooks an African styled garden. Inspired and innovative cuisine featuring seasonal produce carefully selected to draw inspiration from the Mediterranean style, but with a modern twist. Fresh and refined, the dishes take on new, unexpected and delightful dimensions. Open for lunch and dinner.
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Rue du Barri
Moyenne Corniche
Eze-Village 06360
Tél. 4-92-10-66-66
Fax. 4-93-41-06-72
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Château Eza
A Michelin starred restaurant with a la carte French and Mediterranean cuisine. Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera, the retractable roof of the glass-edged room allows patrons to fully experience the glorious weather, as do several terraces overlooking sparkling ocean views. Menus change on a weekly basis guaranteeing a fresh experience on each visit. An exquisite blend of traditional French dishes and modern, international influences. Tapas service and à la carte salads are served from 12:30pm to 6:00pm.
Château Eza
Rue de la Pise
Eze-Village 06360
Tél. 4-93-41-12-24
Fax. 4-93-41-16-64
chateauezarestaurant.com
Côté Jardin
A personalized, friendly dining experience just minutes from the Croisette near the Palais de Justice. Generous portions and reasonably priced, the French Provençal cuisine is served either on a street level veranda (glassed in for privacy), on the garden terrace surrounded by flowering plants, or in a cosy upstairs dining room. A lovely spot for an intimate, romantic dinner. Due to the loyal local following, reservations are required, especially during the busy summer months. Closed one week in early January and on Sundays and Mondays.
Côté Jardin
12, Avenue Saint-Louis
Cannes 06400
Tél. 04 93 38 60 28
Fax. 04 93 38 60 28
restaurant-cotejardin.com
Gaston et Gastounette
Offering an unparalleled view of the marina, diners are drawn to the stucco exterior and oak moldings that distinguish this restaurant from its surroundings. Serving the best regional specialties including two bouillabaisses prepared for only two diners at a time, expect hearty, traditional French fare. Diners are served daily from noon until 2pm and from 7 to 10:30pm. The sidewalk terrace is surrounded by flowers and forms the perfect setting for a relaxed dining experience. Reservations are required and the restaurant is closed December 15-24 and January 3-20.
Gaston et Gastounette
6-7, Quai Saint-Pierre
Cannes 06400
Tél. 04 93 39 49 44
Reservations. 04 93 39 47 92
restaurant-a-cannes.com
Le Moulin de Mougins
Located in a 16th century mill in the town of Mougins, the restaurant was founded by chef Roger Vergé. With a four “knife and fork” rating from Michelin, expect hearty, but upscale fare with modern twists on traditional dishes from Provence and across France. Favourites on the menu include seafood stuffed artichoke, roasted Provençal goat with herbs, and sweetbreads with mushrooms fried in grease. Technically an inn, there are four suites and three rooms with air-conditioning available for rent. Restaurant is open Tues-Sun noon-2pm and 7:30-10pm. Reservations are required.
Le Moulin de Mougins
Notre Dame de Vie
06250 Mougins, France
Tél : +33 04 93 75 78 24
Fax : +33 04 93 90 18 55
moulin-mougins.com
Restaurant Candille
With a menu rivalling the best restaurants of Cannes, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the hotel Le Mas Candille offers one of the finest gastronomic experiences on the French Riviera. Located 25 minutes away from La Croisette in Cannes, a trip to Restaurant Candille makes for an excellent gourmet experience and a relaxing evening away from the bright lights of one of the regions most storied cities. Open to diners who are not guests, the beautiful setting in the countryside of Provence only augments the excellence of the cuisine. Specialities include Tournedos of Simmental Beef with Summer Truffles, babyvegetables and Chervil Emulsion. Smart, casual attire. Open all year round for lunch (12:15 to 2:15pm) and dinner (7:30 to 10:00pm). Reservations recommended.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
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Les Pêcheurs
Located in the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, the restaurant Les Pêcheurs offers creative cuisine replete with the fragrances and tastes of the Mediterranean. Enjoy a table by the window with beautiful ocean views. Favourites include veal with mango, and vanilla flower salt and green pea mousse with peppermint. Freshly caught seafood offerings include turbot, sea-bass, dorade royale, pageot, chapon, denti, baudroie, barbue and sole. Jackets are required for men. Breakfast served from 7:30am to 11am; dinner from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Open every evening from March to October. Reservations are required.
Les Pêcheurs
10 Boulevard du Maréchal Juin
06160 Antibes, France
Tél : 04 92 93 13 30
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Astoux et Brun
Since 1953, Chez Astoux et Brun has maintained an outstanding reputation for offering fresh, high quality seafood and fish to patrons. A ‘brasserie’ style venue, it has been owned by three generations of the same family. Sample plates available of shellfish, crustaceans and other seafood. Daily specials or “suggestions” and desserts. The restaurant offers packaged, pre-prepared dishes for take away. Shellfish is served throughout the day. Chez Astoux et Brun is open from 8am to 11pm with the kitchen in operation from noon to 2:30pm and 7pm to 11pm. In the afternoon a limited number of hot menu dishes are served in addition to shellfish.
Astoux et Brun
Angle 27, rue Félix Faure
and 2, rue Louis Blanc
06400 Cannes
Tél : 04 93 39 21 87
Tél : 04 93 39 98 94
Fax : 04 93 39 98 54
Beaches and Beach Restaurants
L’Ecrin Plage
On the edge of the port of Canto at the end of the Croisette, L’Ecrin Plage features an interior restaurant with a roof open to the sky and open picture windows as well as a terrace and lounge bar directly facing the sea. Favourites include pan-fried salmon steak with the flavours of Asia, grilled sea bream with a hint of lemon, and poached saddle of cod. Also look for the veal piccata with lemon and the fillet steak with three varieties of pepper. Open for the day year round, brunch is served every Monday from October to May. In the summer, both the restaurant and lounge bar are open in the evening and offer wifi access to patrons. There are 180 deckchairs on the sand, teak decking and pontoon. (A lifeguard is on duty.) Magazines and dailies are provided.
L’Ecrin Plage
Port Pierre Canto
06400 Cannes
Tél : 04 92 59 60 60
Fax : 04 92 59 11 00
Z Plage
Once known as the Hotel Martinez Beach Club, the restaurant at the hotel’s private beach is a celebration of teak wood finery and parasols in the summer season. The open-air restaurant specialises in good healthyfood prepared with herbs and spices that enhance the food’s natural flavour. A variety of spit-roasted meat and fish prepared in a clay oven. The cocktail menu at the available bar is elaborate and tempting and includes freshly squeezed juices and fusion frappés. During the supper expect lively beach evenings with fireworks and colourful dinners. Open daily, with lunch served from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
Z Plage – Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 04 92 98 74 22
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La Mandala
Open year round, the beach at La Manda offers fine sand and stunning views of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the warm, family atmosphere, relaxing in the sun and enjoying the restaurant’s refined cuisine. Favourites include clams linguine with garlic and basil, cream and white truffle risotto; and raviolini with Italian ham, mozzarella cheese and white truffle. Also look for the roast sea bass filet with mashed potatoes and a virgin sauce as well as grilled sea bass, dorado, or sole with fresh steamed vegetables. Available for receptions and events.
One of the best known and well loved casinos in France, the elegant casino Croisette dates from 1907 and has long been an establishment of the wealthy and famous. Its slot machines draw more gamblers than any other casino in France. Situated near the promenade, the ornate rooms play host to all the classic games from blackjack to roulette. Enjoy an exquisite meal in the casino restaurant or dance to live music at the adjacent Le Jimmyz Club. (Jackets are required for gentlemen.)
Casino Croisette
1, jetée Albert-Edouard
Palais des Festivals
06400, Cannes
France
Tél. 4-92-98-78-00
Fax 4-92-98-78-85
Palm Beach Casino
Open daily from 11am to 4am for slot machines and 8pm to 4am for tablegames, the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes features 100 gaming machines and twenty-two gaming tables including blackjack, English and French roulette, punto banco, poker and stud poker. (There are three restaurants on the property and a 106 room hotel.) The dress code is described as “proper and casual.”
Palm Beach Casino
Pointe Croisette
Place FD Roosevelt
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 97 06 36 90
Fax 04 97 06 36 89
casinolepalmbeach.com
Les Coulisses
Patrons who want to get in the door of the trendy Les Coulisses for dining or dancing need to “dress to impress.” The crowd is young and hip, enjoying drinks with pizza, sushi, olives or tapas. Open from Monday to Sunday, 6pm to 2:30am. DJ gets the party and the dancing started after 10pm.
Les Coulisses
29 Rue du Commandant André
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 92 99 17 17
Jimmy’z
After a loyal following developed for the original Jimmy’z, in Monaco, the sister club opened in Cannes to an equally enthusiastic reception. The spacious dance floors (there are several) offer plenty of room for patrons to enjoy the upbeat music. It’s not unusual to see high rollers and stars here, especially during the Cannes film festival. A high fashion club with a high profile clientele.
1 boulevard de la Croisette
Palais des Festivals
06400 Cannes France
Tél. 4-92-98-78-78
Shopping
La Croisette
A street with a global reputation running along the shoreline of Cannes and filled with endless opportunities for upscale shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Watch the boats and the sea on one hand and elegantly dressed pedestrians on the other. A parade of upscale boutiques and designer shops including Jimmy Choo, Hermes, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior among many, many more. lovely restaurants open only for lunch scattered along the beach. Expensive, top quality, and a venue in Cannes not to be missed. (Most of the best shops in Canne are located in an area between La Croisette and the rue d’Antibes, which runs parallel a block or two inland.)
The best (and most expensive) parfumerie in Cannes, Bouteille offers an expansive selection of scents and a generous range of free samples (with a complimentary bag.) Carries both the latest fragrances and the great classic perfumes. Additional wares include high quality costume jewellery, top of the line beauty accessories, and exquisite presentation boxes for a variety of special occasions. A delightful experience for the serious buyer or holiday browser.
Bouteille
59 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 39 05 16
Marché Forville
The primary fruit, flower, and vegetable market in Cannes (and a brocante market on Monday), Marché Forville is a traditional outdoor French market specialising in locally harvested produce of the highest quality. An excellent outdoor venue for a pleasant stroll, camera in hand. Expect quaint adjacent artisan shops and small bars including three oyster bars. Wine, cheese and bread shops, intimate restaurants. The market provides excellent “people watching” opportunities with local flavour and interesting wares. One of the most popular shopping destinations in Cannes. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 0700-1300.
Marché Forville
At the edge of the Quartier Suquet.
Galeries Lafayette
Located in the heart of Cannes near the train station, Galeries Lafayette is known for meticulously displayed upscale fashion. A branch of the popular international department store based in Paris, Galeries Lafayette provides a good range of prices for varied holiday budgets. Wares range from gourmet food selections to designer clothing. While not as trendy as adjacent boutiques or as colourful as the artisan shops, for the visitor attracted to this type of venue, Galeries Lafayette can be a pleasant afternoon stop. (Also a good place to acquire necessary items forgotten in packing for your holiday.)
Galeries Lafayette
6 rue du Maréchal-Foch
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 39 27 55
Ciné-Folie
Also known as La Boutique du Cinema, Ciné-Folie is a year-round bookstore devoted entirely to the subject for which the name “Cannes” has become synonymous — films. With a reputation as the finest bookstore in the south of France devoted exclusively to cinema, Ciné-Folie also sells movie posters and vintage film stills. A popular place to stop for “take home” souvenirs. (Also sells official posters from the Cannes film festival, past and present.)
An 18-hole, par 72, parkland course founded in 1923, the Cannes Mougins Golf country club offers catering, buggies, trolleys, and a driving range. Designed by golf architects Peter Allis and Dave Thomas, the course is set in the beautiful countryside of the French Riviera. The slightly hilly course is maintained in outstanding conditions. Making for exacting play, with generous fairways, the greens are small and fast. Strategic play is required at every hole, with the luxurious clubhouse featuring top-quality regional cuisine, a welcome reward at the end of a long day of play. Located 10 minutes from Cannes. Reservations are required with green fees for non members.
Cannes Mougins Golf Country Club
175 avenue du Golf,
06250 Mougins, France
Tél : +33 4 93 75 79 13
Fax : +33 4 93 75 27 60
golf-cote-azur.com
Gold de Cannes-Mandelieu (Old Course)
Founded in 1891 by the Grand Duke Michael Aleksandrovich of Russia, the 18-hole, 71-par, Old Course Cannes Mandelieu (originally the Cannes Golf Club) is split in two by the River Siagne and has a small adjacent railway. It is the fourth oldest course in France. Set in natural parkland and designed by Harry Colt, the course forces players to cope with the inevitable tree lines. Not an overly long course at just 5745 metres, the greens with their subtle slope will test a golfer’s all around skills coming off the moderately tight fairways. A classic course maintained in excellent condition. For 18 holes, visitors pay green fees of €90 with twilight rates available. Booking in advance required. Visitor tee-times available on both week days and weekends. Handicap required.
Gold de Cannes-Mandelieu (Old Course)
Route du Golf
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
06210, France
Tél : +33 04 92 97 32 00
Fax : +33 04 93 49 92 90
golfoldcourse.com
Golf du Claux Amic
A new and challenging, woodland course, founded in 1992, Golf du Claux Amic lies high in the hills above Grasse. Quiet, natural, and tree-lined, the terrain of the 18-hole, par 72 course is cut from the hillside, but does not make for strenuous walking. Designed by Jean-Pascal Foures, some of the drives are intimidating, but many of the vistas are spectacular, especially on the 12th green. The clubhouse, a former chateau, is large and sumptuous. The course is located 20km north of Cannes. Visitors will pay green fees of €53-€100. credit cards are accepted. Advanced bookings are required with tee times available on both week days and weekends. Handicap required.
Golf du Claux Amic
1 route des Trois Ponts
D11 (Cabris Road)
Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
06130, France
Tél : +33 04 93 60 55 44
Fax : +33 04 93 60 55 19
claux-amic.com
Domaine du Chateau de Taulane
A golfing gem, established in 1992 and designed by Gary Player, Domaine du Chateau de Taulane is an 18 hole, wooded parkland course (par 72). The chateau, dating to 1750, has been magnificently restored and the course is available for “stay and play.” Situated in a natural pine forest, the course is maintained to unusual levels of excellence. Well balanced play with features to keep low and high-handicap players both pleased and challenged. Water features on some holes, especially on the double green of the 9th and 18th holes. Visitors will pay green fees of €51-€100. credit cards are accepted. Handicap required and must book in advance. Tee times are available on week days and weekends. Located 50 km northwest of Cannes.
Domaine du Chateau de Taulane
D6085 Route Napolean
Le Logis du Pin, nr Castellane
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
83840, France
Tél : +33 04 93 40 60 80
Fax : +33 04 93 60 37 48
chateau-taulane.com
Golf de l’Esterel
An 18-hole, wooded, par-71, parkland course designed by Robert Trent Jones and located 28 km southwest of Cannes. Golf de l’Esterel is a favourite of golfers on holiday in this area of the French Riviera. Fairly short, at 5852 metres, the undulating fairways are tight and lined with umbrella pines. Accuracy from the tee is a must. Look for water on a third of the holes demanding adept shots. Greens are good sized. The front nine feels like a tour through the estate’s holiday villas, while the back nine is more interesting. Expect pleasant mountain views on the inward nine-hole loop. Green fees for visitors are €67, credit cards accepted. All visiting golfers are welcome, but advance bookings are required. Tee times are available on both week days and weekends. Rental golf carts available.
Golf de l’Esterel
745 Blvd Darby
nr St Raphael
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
83700, France
Tél : +33 04 94 52 68 30
Fax : +33 04 94 52 68 31
formule-golf.com
See & Do
La Croisette
Perhaps in no city does a single street more epitomise the essence of the local culture than La Croisette in Cannes. Running parallel to the coastline and divided by islands of flowers and palm trees, this boulevard of upscale designer shops in full view of the ocean teems with elegant pedestrians walking their dogs, browsing the boutiques, and soaking up the golden light of the Côte d’Azur. Scattered with lovely restaurants and home to the shops of Jimmy Choo, Hermes, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior among others, La Croisette is truly the heart of all that is cosmopolitan and elite in Cannes.
La Croisette
World famous street running along the shoreline.
Musée de la Castre
Home to works of decorative art, sculpture, and paintings, the museum has a gallery featuring relics of the Mediterranean civilisations dating from the Greeks, Romans, Cypriots, and Egyptians. Five rooms are devoted to paintings from the 19th century and the ethnography section offers excellent examples of Peruvian and Maya pottery. Open June to August, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm and 3 to 7 pm. April, May, and September, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm, and 2 to 6pm. October to March, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm, 2 to 5pm. Admission is 3€. Free the first Sunday of each month.
Musée de la Castre
In the Château de la Castre, Le Suquet.
Tél. 04-93-38-55-26
Palais des Festivals
Located on the east side of the Old Port, the Palais de Festivals opened in 1982. The impressive complex includes three auditoriums, all outfitted with the most modern equipment for sound and simultaneous translation. There are 11 conference rooms, two exhibition halls, a night club, and a restaurant. The extensive Allées des Stars includes the hand prints and signatures of hosts of film industry notables and is a popular spot with visitors on holiday. (Just beyond the Palais des Festivals, look for the Vieux Port with a medley of luxury and fishing boats and the nearby allées de la Liberté flower market.)
Palais des Festivals
1 Avenue Laugier
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 99 88 35
palaisdesfestivals.com
Petit Train
Enjoy a ride in one of the white-sided, diesel-powered Petit Train touristique de Cannes to understand the difference between the old and new parts of the city. To view modern Cannes, board in front of either of the two casinos. To view Vieux Cannes (Le Suquet) board opposite the Hôtel Majestic. Both depart on the hour throughout the day (10am to 7 and 11:30pm by season with no service in November.) Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Cost is 5€ to 9€ for adults, 2.50€ to 3€ for children younger than 10. (Lower prices are for the tour of the old town.) Combination tickets are 8€ for adults, 5€ for children under 10 and are good on separate days.
Petit Train
La Croisette, Cannes
Tél. 04-93-38-39-18
Grasse
Located just 16km to the north of Cannes, Grasse is the capital of the world’s perfume industry and an excellent day trip out of the city. More than two-thirds of the natural aromas used in perfume and as food flavourings are produced in Grasse. Visit one of many perfume factories or tour the Musée International de la Parfumerie at 8 place du Cours. In August, the annual Jasmine Festival brings a carnival atmosphere to the town. Flowers, which grow in profusion in the warm, sheltered micro climate fill the streets with lovely aromas at every turn.
