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Cannes Film Festival, which is le Festival de Cannes in French, is undoubtedly one of the most popular film festivals in the world. If you are intending on going to the Cannes Film Festival this year, it may be wise to book your villa or apartment now. You may even wish to rent a luxury yacht or charter a private jet and arrive in style to the Festival. Besides, luxury apartments in Cannes are not necessarily expensive. Renting luxury accommodation in Cannes can be surprisingly affordable, although busy during the Cannes Film Festival.

This year, the Festival will be running from May 13th through to May 24th. But even as early as now,  many people, including artists and producers from all over the world, are starting to book their accommodation which can be comprised of luxury villas and apartments in Cannes. So, if you really want to make sure that you will find luxury accommodation in Cannes, now is the time to look. Besides, a great way to meet people in the film industry is by hosting your own Film Festival after-party in the apartment or villa that you will be staying in. It’s worth remembering though that entering the film screenings at the Cannes Film Festival requires an invite, as it is a private event.

With 20 films battling it our for the top award, the Palme d’Or, this years Cannes Film Festival is proving to be a big hit 2009. Some of the popular films include Changeling directed by Clint Eastwood, Che directed by Steven Soderbergh, and Le Silence de Lorna (Lorna’s Silence) directed by brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Unfortunately, Kung Fu Panda directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona by Woody Allen are out of the competition. Not all guests will end up staying in top hotels as Cannes is only a small town and has limited hotel accommodation. Many actually prefer luxury villas in Cannes so that they can combine business with leisure.

Since the Cannes Festival is quite a popular event, it is without a doubt that during the festival there will be numerous celebrities all over the place. Apart from promoting their films, famous stars and the who’s who in Hollywood usually do business, socialize with their colleagues, and take a long break or vacation during the festival. Thus, it is not surprising that many luxury villas in Cannes will be fully booked come May 2009. If you want to meet celebrities, what you need to do is visit popular restaurants and cafes or rent luxury apartments in Cannes that are near the centre of attraction.{Why not book your luxury Cannes apartment for the Film Festival this year, or if you prefer, there are plenty of luxury villas in Cannes available so you can enjoy the Film Festival in style.}