Cannes
France · French Riviera · 5 m
Description
Cannes is an elegant coastal city on the Côte d’Azur and one of the best-known destinations on the French Riviera. The city is famous for its International Film Festival, the palm-lined Boulevard de la Croisette, luxurious hotels and fine sandy beaches. Beyond its glamorous centre, the winding streets of the historic Le Suquet district, the Old Port and a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere shape the city’s character. Just off the coast, the peaceful Lérins Islands offer natural beauty and historic sights. Cannes combines glamour and international flair with the relaxed lifestyle of southern France, a rich heritage and the scenic beauty of the Mediterranean coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- La Croisette Promenade
- Le Suquet Old Town
- Lérins Islands (Îles de Lérins)
- Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and Cannes Film Festival (May)
- Palais des Festivals Red Carpet
- Saint-Paul-de-Vence(Day trip)
- Cannes Beaches
- Antibes Old Town and Picasso Museum(Day trip)
- La Croisette Beach Clubs
- Marché Forville
- Rue d'Antibes
- Luxury Shopping on La Croisette
- Notre-Dame d'Espérance Church
- Musée des Explorations du Monde
- Vieux Port
- Sainte-Marguerite Island
- Fort Royal and Museum of the Iron Mask
- Saint-Honorat Island and Lérins Abbey
- Boat Trip to the Lérins Islands
- La Croix-des-Gardes and Cannes Viewpoints
- Port Pierre Canto
- Cannes Yachting
- Cannes Nightlife
- Provençal Seafood and Riviera Cuisine
- Grasse and its Perfumeries(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Cannes, Cannes-la-Bocca, Le Bosquet
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry