Palace of Festivals in Cannes, France, Becomes Homeless Shelter Amid Pandemic
By Claudette
Posted Nov 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The Palace of Festivals in Cannes, usually the site of the Cannes Film Festival, has been turned into a shelter for homeless people, according to Reuters. The festival was scheduled for May 12-23, but the coronavirus pandemic led to its postponement to a later date, reported as the end of June.
On March 20, the Palace opened its doors to homeless people who had no place to wait out the quarantine. Last week, between 50 and 70 people slept there.
Staff check the temperature of everyone who enters the shelter. Inside, the building has a dining room, a shower, and a living room with a television and games.
Four dog booths were also set up in the Palace, since homeless people often have pets.
Reuters reports that France has about 12,000 homeless people, a group that is among the most vulnerable during a pandemic. Many cannot practice social distancing or access basic sanitation, and many have health conditions. Most depend on the help of others, and that help was reduced after the quarantine was announced.
Source: Read the original report (translated from Ukrainian)
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