Love Story

The couple in the photo are: Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia and the granddaughter of Pouchkine and their children. They came to Cannes in 1896. The Grand Duke was in love and wanted to get married with her, but as she was not a member of The Russian Royal Family it was impossible.

He chose love and he decided to move to Cannes and therefore went into exile.

In 1917 it was shown that his decision and this great love to his woman actually saved his life!

He was also the founder and the financier of the beautiful and historical Carlton Hotel in Cannes.

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