Cannes
Cannes, on the French Riviera, is a byword for comfort and sophistication, renowned for its luxury shops and designer fashion boutiques. It is also the venue for a world famous international film festival. Enjoying a Mediterranean climate of long, warm, dry summers tempered by cool sea breezes, Cannes is an idyllic holiday destination and thoroughly deserves its reputation as the Queen of the Riviera. The chic and exclusive side of Cannes is not its only aspect, however. Here can be found a rich sense of history and culture. There are museums dedicated to the sea, marine life, photography, perfume, and the everyday life and history of Provence from prehistoric times to the modern day. The castle and Gothic church of Notre Dame d'Esperance stand on a hill above the town and command delightful views. You can take it easy on beautiful sandy beaches, or stroll the promenade La Croissette, enjoy the marina and its plethora of millionaire's yachts, or wander the ancient cobbled streets of the historical Le Suquet district.
As you would expect in such a bustling resort, there is a large selection of hotel accommodation on offer. Whether you choose an apartment in an impressive seafront belle époque hotel in Cannes, or somewhere in the heart of the town, or just outside the town limits, you will be sure to find satisfactory apartment room accommodation. The 5 star Hotel Imperial Garoupe is near the beach and offers an impressive level of luxury. The Terre Blanch Hotel offers extensive spa facilities and two golf courses. The Hotel Renoir is located in the heart of Cannes. An apartment room at the front of the Carlton Intercontinental will afford you a view across the bay. The Embassy Hotel offers an apartment room with easy access to the solarium and Jacuzzis upon the rooftop terrace.
Cannes is renowned for its bustling nightlife, and its casinos and exclusive restaurants simply must be experienced. Highly recommended is the short boat trip to visit the two small islands in the bay, with their castles and a monastery where you can purchase food and drink produced by the monks. Definitely take some time to stroll the avenues and see the beautiful and varied villas of the rich and famous.
What to see or do in and around Cannes
Stéphane, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Shopping, beaches and yachts
Shopping, beaches and yachts.
Adam Harasimczuk, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Beautiful port
Beautiful port
Javier, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Beautiful promenade
Very beautiful promenade
Lahmy, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Ideal location
Ideal location. All the shops nearby. Beach less than 300 meters away.
Javier, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
CANNES elitist beach, dinner old town
That the beach in Cannes is crowded did not surprise us, but the fact that a large part is fully booked by reservations in restaurants with sunbeds, moreover 'complete' for several days... you have to go to the very crowded 'public' area. Ice creams and crepes on the beach are more affordable than expected. For eating (or dining), it's better in the old town or higher up. Another option is to buy ready-made salads in a Lidl or another supermarket. Recommendation to go in the afternoon where the festival stairs are and then stroll in the evening through the streets of the Suquet neighborhood; there's a huge culinary offer, with quite a few Italians.
Dominique, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
City of my childhood vacations
City of my childhood vacations and now of my loved one. Super.
Cédric Legrand, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Beautiful city
Beautiful city.. Pleasant seaside walk and lively city center.
Olga, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Great place.
Great place.. Perfect.
Aurélie, . Cannes (Alpes Marítimos)
Cannes, a stunning landscape
Cannes offers a stunning landscape between sea, city, and mountains. The blue sky, sun, and palm trees immediately give a holiday impression. Everything is nearby: transportation, market, wide selection of shops, city and beach restaurants, ports. Party lovers will find their happiness at night on the Croisette. True to their reputation, some people are quite unpleasant, whether they are traders with an anti-commercial, even rude attitude, or passersby who complain for nothing and don't appreciate non-southerners, a restaurant server who doesn't give back change... this slightly spoils the holiday pleasure, but they are a minority compared to all those met during the stay, across all professions, who were friendly.
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