So you’re a grizzled Lions hunter who has been to many International Festivals of Creativity. You know all the tricks and tips. But what if you are a first timer? Luckily, you have Liz Moseley.
Ms. Moseley is one of the “How to Cannes” guides conducting tours given at the Palais several times a day. Ad Age tagged along and learned lots of good information, and not just how to get around the 35,000-square foot facility. She offered the dirt on the best parties (Young Lions, but you have to be under 30); how early to get to a session (for hot ones, try and go to the one before and don’t leave your seat); and the worst bathroom (on the lower level near bag pickup — “Do not use that one, go upstairs,” she advises.)
Our tour had about 25 people, which visited every floor of the Palais. Ms. Moseley explained that there were eight checkpoints and security bag checks and how to get WiFi by using your delegate number. “You will get lost” in the Palais, she said, and most likely that will happen on Level 3, though she didn’t specify why. Oh, and here’s a tip: There is no Level 2.
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