After 3 months of closure and disarray, they are relieved to be able to announce their next reopening. In Cannes, several traders on Boulevard de la République will soon raise the curtain. The City obtained recognition of the state of natural disaster on December 21, 2024. A decision which follows the floods of September 23.
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A pharmacy, a chocolate factory and a bakery are among those most affected by the floods of September 23 in Cannes, but for these businesses, this Christmas 2024 will be beautiful, even if there is still work to be done before reopening.
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A disaster. An 80 cm torrent of water devastated several businesses on Boulevard de la République in barely 30 minutes… It was last September 23… And the bad dream has lasted for 3 months.
Monday September 23, 2024, Boulevard de la République in Cannes.
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Recognition of the state of natural disaster, traders hoped for. Their wish was granted a few days before Christmas, on December 21, 2024.
It allows you to be more peaceful. We will, at least, be able to get an advance for the renovations. In addition to the construction site, I have furniture and machines to order. I think I will be able to reopen in 2 months.
Philippe Delaye, Pharmacie du Prado in Cannesat France 3 Côte d’Azur
The city of Cannes has obtained the status of natural disaster “Floods and mudslides”. News received with great relief by the population of the neighborhood and the municipality, as Philippe Delaye tells us, who says he is very touched by the great support of the residents, but also by the decisive help received from the City to complete this thorny issue.
A few meters from the pharmacy, a chocolate factory. Inside the store, things are running at full speed to raise the curtain as quickly as possible. Loélia Pissot waited neither for the ministerial decree nor for insurance to begin work.
The holiday season is crucial for her. She does her best to achieve her goal.
A reopening is planned for January 2, 2025.
Upcoming reopening of the Pissot confectionery and patisserie in Cannes
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© Léolia Pissot
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I lost all my merchandise in September. I now have to produce as much as possible for my customers. I have the main equipment in “cold” to start and despite everything, we're going to have a great holiday.
Léolia Pissot, Pastry Chocolaterie in Cannesat France 3 Côte d’Azur
Compensation, work and return of activity. Certain wishes for 2025 seem to have been granted for certain traders and residents of the République district.
Same thing for 11 other municipalities in the Alpes-Maritimes such as Pégomas and Vence.
24 municipalities in Var have also obtained recognition as a natural disaster for the floods and mudslides that occurred between October 16 and 27, 2024.
According to the Prefecture, victims have 30 days to report the damage to their insurance company.
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