Cannes (pronounced kan) is a resort city of the French Riviera in southeastern France. It is named for the reeds (cannae) which surrounded the early settlement. Its harbor is a port of call for yachts and transatlantic liners, and the beaches are lined with swimmers. Tourists often flock to its casinos or to the Palais des Festivals, the site of the famous Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is also known for its fragrant flowers, especially mimosas, which have flourished there since 1835. (RICHARD PASSMORE—GETTY IMAGES)