When travelling from London to Cannes with an umbrella, one must maintain a delicate balance of practicality and grace. Begin by selecting an umbrella that befits both cities: a compact, elegant design for London’s drizzle and Cannes’ potential afternoon showers. A black or navy telescopic umbrella pairs well with the sophistication of both locations.
If you board the Cannes Cannes Express, keep the umbrella neatly folded and stored in an easily accessible compartment of your luggage. Avoid waving it around like a baton; such gestures are unbecoming of a Companion in confined spaces. Should rain greet you in London or en route, deploy the umbrella smoothly, ensuring that no errant droplets inconvenience fellow Companions. When not in use, check that the umbrella is dry before folding it – there is nothing worse than leaving a damp trail.
Upon arrival in Cannes, where rain is rare but possible, the etiquette shifts to discretion. Use your umbrella sparingly, as a sign of readiness rather than necessity. Avoid the temptation to twirl it in the sunshine – this is considered a faux pas in any fashionable Riviera setting.
Finally, should your umbrella’s services not be required, carry it with an air of effortless refinement, a silent testament to your preparedness across both realms.
It’s also time to reserve your seat on the 2025 CANNES CANNES EXPRESS as it steams southwards, whisking you to MIPIM 2025 with all the style and panache one could desire from true Companionship.
Departing early on Monday 10th March 2025 you can expect flowing Companionship and regional fayre all the way to Cannes. The return journey is on Friday 14th March, departing at an early hour, with a quick pause in Paris for restorative refreshments before a dignified evening arrival back in London.
For a Companion wanting to reserve one of the coveted seats, simply make a deposit of £100.
Companions travelling on the Cannes Cannes Express will meet up at St Pancras International on Monday 10th March to begin a stress-free day of travel, making new contacts and enjoying pleasant company:
- Depart London 10 March 2024 at 08.00 hrs
- Arrive Paris Gare du Nord 11.30 hrs
- Depart Paris Gare de Lyon at 14.10 hrs
- Arrive Cannes 19.26.
The return trip will see us meet at Cannes Station at 9.30 on Friday 14th March:
- Depart Cannes at 10.30 hrs
- Arrive Paris Gare de Lyon 15.50 hrs
- Depart Paris Gare du Nord at 18.02 hrs
- Arrive London 19.30 hrs.
Full Cost will be £495.00 and is inclusive of light refreshments between Paris and Cannes (in both directions) and flowing companionship.
We recommend that Companions secure their own travel insurance, just in case.
*Please Note: Credit Card payment online through Stripe – transaction fees will also be payable.
The Cannes Cannes Express operates as a non-profit voluntary association facilitating group travel to MIPIM – it is not a travel agency and does not operate as such. We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance.