Le Cannet (; ; older ) is a commune of the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
History
The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1902.
Administration Le Cannet was part of Cannes until 1778, when it was made a separate commune.
Location Le Cannet is located in the north of Cannes, on the French Riviera, approximately 2 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. The two cities form a single urban area. It has a typical Mediterranean climate. Being well located, protected by numerous pine covered hills allows the city to benefit from a form of micro-climate, defined by its low level of humidity and ice, even during winter. These characteristics have made it a particularly appreciated part of the region
Population
Personalities Le Cannet was the birthplace of: Victorien Sardou (1831–1908), dramatist Richard Galliano (born 1950), accordionist François Garde (born 1959), High-ranking official and writer
It was the home of: Margaret Caroline Anderson, editor of The Little Review Georgette Leblanc , operatic soprano, actress, author Pierre Bonnard, painter
It is the home of: Patrick Tambay, former Formula 1 driver and City Councillor of Le Cannet
Twin towns Le Cannet is twinned with: Benidorm, Spain Königstein im Taunus, Germany Lafayette, United States Magione, Italy Vila do Conde, Portugal
See also Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department
References
External links
Le Cannet city council website