Who knew that this English politician was the one responsible for transforming a former fishing village into an upscale and international resort? He just happened to be passing through, and couldn't leave due to a cholera outbreak. He eventually ended up moving to Cannes because he loved it so much. His aristocrat buddies followed him. Now, he is memorialized with a statue and fountain on Avenue de la Liberte.
What's so cool about this fountain? It's the gold palm leaves on the floor of the reflection pool. It ties in with the symbol of the Cannes Film Festival. How appropriate! read more