Cannes
Cannes: the back story
Area guide
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Image courtesy of © Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Cannes: the back story
Cannes is the Riviera at its most polished. La Croisette curves from the Palais des Festivals past the Carlton, Le Majestic and the Martinez to Port Pierre Canto, while Le Suquet, the old town, climbs above the Vieux-Port.
La Croisette
The palaces have their own beaches across the road; the Palais des Festivals is at the western end, by the Vieux-Port.
Le Suquet and Forville
Climb Le Suquet for the view, and go to the Marché Forville in the morning.
Avoid the festival fortnight in May unless you are going to the festival: rooms are scarce and prices high.
The islands
Boats leave from the quai Saint-Pierre for the Îles de Lérins: the Fort Royal on Sainte-Marguerite, the monks and their vines on Saint-Honorat.
Our advice: spend one day on the islands; it is the calmest day you will have in Cannes.
Why it's on our list
- La Croisette
- Le Suquet and Forville
- The islands
- Our advice
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cannes: the back story before you go.