History of Cannes, France
Cannes, France, is best-known for its yearly film festival that draws stars from all across the world. For 12 days the quiet Riviera becomes a Hollywood hot spot. But there are other aspects to the strong, significant history behind Cannes.
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Beginnings
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There is scientific evidence that Cannes was around in the second century BC. It is believed that the Oxybian tribe, originally from Liguria, built settlements under the name Aegitna.
Fighting
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Aegitna was a quiet settlement until around 69 AD when fighting erupted between troops from Othos and Vitellius.
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Middle Ages
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A castle was built for the Lérins after the tribe took over the village in the 10th century. By the 14th century Cannes had developed into an actual town.
Renaissance
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In the 17th century 600 citizens called Cannes home and the Notre-Dame parish had set up camp. In 1635 Spaniards took control of the nearby monastery of St. Honorat and expelled the monks.
Politicians
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In the 19th century many important French aristocrats had set up camp in Cannes. Many politicians from other countries also purchased vacation homes in the town.
Railway
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Because of the mass interest in Cannes, a rail connection was set up by 1863. With the help of the railway, many people found Cannes to be a vacation hot spot by the 1930s, and the first film festival was held in 1946. Cannes continues to attract the rich and famous as well as ordinary travelers.
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