Cannes' Hotel Le Majestic Barrière: A Century of Cinema Glamour
The Art Déco Hotel Le Majestic Barrière, established in 1926, has been associated with the Cannes Film Festival since it began. For the 76th edition, taking place from May 16 to 27, 2023, Italy is represented by filmmakers Marco Bellocchio, Nanni Moretti, and Alice Rohrwacher. Anticipated attendees include Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The hotel boasts 2,500 photographs of celebrities and a private cinema with 35 seats, honoring Diane Barrière. The Barrière family has been a supporter of the Deauville American Film Festival since 1975. Memorable moments include Brigitte Bardot's motorboat escape and Paul Newman receiving Lucien Barrière's suite. During the festival, the hotel expects to accommodate 8,000 guests and provide 25,000 meals.
Key facts
- Hotel Le Majestic Barrière built in 1926 in Art Déco style.
- Located opposite Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
- 76th Cannes Film Festival: May 16–27, 2023.
- Three Italian directors in competition: Marco Bellocchio, Nanni Moretti, Alice Rohrwacher.
- Expected guests: Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp.
- Hotel displays 2,500 photographs of actors and directors.
- Ground floor cinema dedicated to Diane Barrière (died 2001).
- Barrière family supported Deauville American Film Festival since 1975.
- Film 'Mélodie en sous-sol' (1960s) shot at hotel, starring Jean Gabin and Alain Delon.
- Mélodie suite inspired by the film.
- Suite Michèle Morgan includes actress's personal objects.
- Suite Christian Dior (450 sq m) used by stars during festival.
- Penthouse Majestic (650 sq m) hosted Jean Dujardin's post-Palme d'Or party.
- Paul Newman given Lucien Barrière's personal suite.
- Lino Ventura made his own bed; Pedro Almodóvar wanted feather pillows.
- Charlton Heston kept a Bible; Holly Hunter requested plants; Wim Wenders liked candies.
- During festival: 8,000 guests, 100 TV broadcasts, 8,000 roses daily, 25,000 meals.
- Menus by Pierre Gagnaire, Mauro Colagreco, Nicole Rubi.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Bellocchio
- Nanni Moretti
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Martin Scorsese
- Robert De Niro
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Harrison Ford
- Johnny Depp
- Brigitte Bardot
- Roger Vadim
- Lætitia Casta
- Jean Dujardin
- Paul Newman
- Lino Ventura
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Charlton Heston
- Holly Hunter
- Wim Wenders
- Jean Gabin
- Alain Delon
- Michèle Morgan
- Henri Verneuil
- Marcel Carné
- Christian Dior
- Emanuele Balestra
- Chantal Peyrat
- Pierre Gagnaire
- Mauro Colagreco
- Nicole Rubi
- Lucien Barrière
- François André
- Diane Barrière
- Dario Bragaglia
- Gianni Rondolino
- Studio Harcourt
- Emanuele Scorcelletti
- Pascal Pronnier
Institutions
- Hotel Le Majestic Barrière
- Palais des Festivals
- Cannes Film Festival
- Deauville American Film Festival
- Barrière Group
- Christian Dior
- Artribune
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Croisette
- Lérins Islands
- Normandy
- Ardèche
- Paris
- Avenue Montaigne
- Côte d'Azur