Cannes City Guide
Cannes is world famous for its annual film festival, and the gathering of celebrities that arrive for the presentation of the "Palme d'Or" every May. During the rest of the year visit Cannes to explore the streets of the old town and admire the view from the top of Le Suquet, or wander along La Croisette, window shopping and people watching!
Cannes is 5½ hours from Paris by train.
What to do and see in and around Cannes
La Croisette
La Croisette is the real heart of Cannes - it's the place to promenade along the beach front, and see and be seen! On one side the promenade is lined with luxury hotels and designer boutiques, and the other side has excellent views over the Bay.
Iles de Lérins
Iles de Lérins are two islands 15 minutes by ferry from Cannes. The biggest island is St Marguerite, which has a Fort (where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned), a small aquarium, and a Musée de Mer. On St Honorat is an abbey, and a small monastic shop.
Le Suquet
Le Suquet is the old town area of Cannes, set on the hill overlooking the bay and the town. Le Suquet is a charming maze of tiny streets, and picturesque squares. Within Le Suquet is the 17th century Eglise Notre-Dame d'Esperance, and the Musée de la Castre which contains a collection of musical instruments, and old prints of Cannes.
Forville Market
Forville Market is a covered market close to the Le Suquet area of Cannes. Local farmers and fishermen sell their produce at the market - including fish, olives, pate, cheese, meat, flowers, and much more! Every Monday there is a flea market in the area.
Nice
30 minutes from Cannes by train
Nice is the fifth largest city in France, and capital of the French Riviera. Visit Nice to explore the winding streets of the old town, wander along the palm lined boulevards beside the beach, or shop at the designer boutiques.
Monaco
50 minutes from Cannes by train
Monaco is an independent principality, ruled by the Grimaldi family. At the centre of Monaco is Monte-Carlo where you can visit the famous casino and admire huge yachts in the Port de Monaco. Explore the royal Palace overlooking the port, or walk around the roads and follow the famous race course.
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