This winter Cannes is not afraid of the eyes in Paris, London and Milan!

Through a targeted communications strategy, the “Rendez-vous à Cannes” campaign multiplied actions to attract European travelers in the Scandinavian, Italian, English and French markets. A powerful billboard campaign, combined with targeted digital and media initiatives, boosted the destination’s appeal this winter season.

Published on 4 March 2025
Cet hiver, rendez-vous à Cannes pour prolonger l'été jusqu'au printemps !
Cet hiver, rendez-vous à Cannes pour prolonger l'été jusqu'au printemps !
Cet hiver, rendez-vous à Cannes pour prolonger l'été jusqu'au printemps !

Cannes, the promise of a mild, luminous winter, against the current

Here, every winter day is a promise of sun, warmth and escape. At this time of year, Cannes stands out for its brilliant light and Mediterranean mildness, offering an ideal escape from the winter cold and lack of light that affect other regions. On the shores of the Mediterranean, this emblematic Côte d’Azur town embodies the dream of a never-ending summer, inviting visitors to enjoy its exceptional setting and incomparable lifestyle. The “Rendez-vous à Cannes” campaign highlighted this unique atmosphere, making the city a prime winter destination for travelers in search of well-being and inspiration. In terms of style, the “Rendez-vous à Cannes” campaign went against the grain, with a quirky, dynamic tone that played on the contrasts between traditional winter and the Cannes experience. With punchy, smile-inducing catchphrases, it breaks codes by promoting a sunny, elegant art of living, far removed from the cold and dreariness. The campaign showcases a vibrant, lively destination through unique experiences: open-air shopping, sunny terraces, cultural events and refined gastronomy. More than just a mild climate, Cannes embodies an alternative where every situation becomes an invitation to savor winter in a different way. Taglines beginning with “On” create an inclusive and engaging tone, directly involving the reader by associating them with the Cannes experience. This stylistic choice creates an effect of proximity and connivance, as if the destination were speaking directly to its audience.

A high-impact display

The campaign was given a high profile thanks to a strategic poster campaign in several major European cities.

A 360° system

This extensive poster campaign was backed up by a number of initiatives that helped to raise the profile of the destination:

  • Press relations: an international press trip organized for the reopening of La Malmaison, with 25 journalists invited, as well as press workshops in Milan, Copenhagen, Paris and London.
  • Conversion campaigns with Expedia, and in partnership with the Cannes hoteliers’ union from November 2024 to the end of February 2025 on the UK, Norway and Sweden markets, with 30 participating hotels. In parallel, campaigns with Côte d’Azur France Tourisme via Expedia for the Italian market and SNCF Connect for the domestic market.
  • Activations on social networks: launch of a competition with Cannes partners and an advertising campaign on various social platforms.
  • Targeted media plan: distribution in the premium women’s press.

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