When people think of CANNES they usually think of the many film festivals, especially the International Film Festival that is held there each May. The annual festival is held in the huge Palais des Festivals. However, there is much more to the city than this glitzy event. The old town, known as Le Suquet is dominated by the church of Notre-Dame de l'Espérance built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the Provençal Gothic style. A favorite sight to see is Boulevard de la Croisette, the long stretch along the seafront that is lined with palm trees. Luxury boutiques and hotels look out over the fine sandy beaches.