Where to Potty in Peace at the Palais and Beyond

Veteran Cannes-goers share where to go when you've gotta go

Rich, poor, influential, unknown—we all poop. It’s the one great equalizer of humanity. But at a mega-crowded event like Cannes Lions, finding a bathroom when you need it most can be challenging, especially if you’re out and about.

We polled veteran Cannes-goers on their favorite spots for a clandestine moment of evacuatory escape:

Carlton Hotel lobby. For all the staff knows, you’re a paying customer who’s been sitting on the crowded terrace for hours.

Majestic Barrière lobby. Long-timers begged us not to tell everyone about this luxurious hidden gem, but we don’t gatekeep.

The Palais, floors -1 and 3.

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This story first appeared in the June 11, 2024, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.

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David Griner

David Griner was international editor at ADWEEK.