Developers have taken a wrecking ball to some of the most distinctive properties on the Croisette inCannes.

Then we will put up the most beautiful, luxurious apartments.

Unparalleled, sweeping vistas, said Annaert, continuing the sales pitch.

Construction on the Croisette in Cannes, France

Construction on the Croisette in CannesBaz Bamigboye/Deadline

They could not remain, he insisted.

It was completely blank.

Annaert wondered what all the fuss was about.

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The construction scene on Cannes’ CroisetteBaz Bamigboye/Deadline

They were old very old buildings.

We shall soon have new ones, he reasoned.

Construction workers carried on with their work, refusing to respond to probing from Deadline.

Though a bit of digging revealed that the the building would become an arts centre.

The result-including four screening rooms and spaces for events- will be unveiled in 2025.

Eiffage Construction have pledged to preserve the original 1913 facade.