Population
74,350 residents
INSEE 2023 figure reported by the City of Cannes.[](cite:1)
City
Cannes
Cannes is a coastal city in southeastern France with an established convention and festival sector. Its Palais des Festivals hosted CPL Europe Cannes 2003.
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Convention and festival venue
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
Public venue and events facility in the city.[](cite:2)
Market ecosystem
Esports and gaming events
The Palais des Festivals hosted the 2003 CPL Counter-Strike tournament.
Events and competition
EventDateVenue
Date
Mar 14, 2003 – Mar 16, 2003
References4
- [1]Cannes in figures — City of Cannes
- [2]Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes — City of Cannes
- [3]Gamekult covers Intel CPL 2003 — Gamekult
- [4]2003 CPL Europe Cannes — Counter-Strike — Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki
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