Cannes Walk of Fame

The Cannes Walk of Fame, known locally as the Allee des Etoiles, features dozens of handprints pressed into concrete squares near the Palais des Festivals. While the Hollywood equivalent spans miles, this collection clusters tightly around the building where the film festival happens each May. Actors and directors press their palms into wet cement right after their premieres, often leaving signatures, dates, or small sketches behind. You might find a handprint from Meryl Streep tucked between stones set by lesser known festival guests.