Cannes

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Cannes Harbour featuring a marina
World famous for the prestigious CannesFilm Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxuryhotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Cannes is one of themost fashionable destinations along the FrenchRiviera. The former sleepy fishing village of yesteryear is now aluxurious holiday destination - as the waterfrontpromenade, LaCroisette, and the glamour of the city centre, with its chic shops,clearly illustrate. Then there’s the luxury hotels, like the IntercontinentalCarlton, built in the sumptuous Belle Époque style. It’s come a longway.

You’ll find most of Cannesmost popular attractions along the shore. Visit the Palais des Festivals et desCongrès, the building where all the films will be assessed during the CannesFilm Festival. The festival was first held in 1946 and lasts fortwo weeks in May. It’s now something of a mecca for film stars and film loversalike. Find the handprints of stars like Bruce Willis and Joan Collins on thesidewalk in front of the Palaisdes Festivals.

In the district of LeSuquet you will find the spirit old Cannes.Narrow cobbled streets lead up a hill to a fortress from the eleventh century,which offers a magnificent view over the city and the coastline of the FrenchRiviera. The Musée de la Castre has a collection of 200 antique musicalinstruments. For fresh local produce you can go to the Marché Forville, amarket that runs from Tuesday to Sunday in the Rue Louis Blanc.

Want to get active? Visit the LaBocca district’s public beaches along the Boulevard du Midi. Water sportsenthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, wakeboarding and kayaking, and make the mostof the beautiful blue sea.

The centre of Cannescan easily be explored on foot, but you can also take the tourist train ifyou’re feeling a little tired, which passes many of the main attractions. Atour takes about 35 minutes and the train leaves every hour from the Palais desFestivals. Parking in Cannes is very expensive, so driving is unwise. The localbus services in the city are cheap and provide good connections to La Bocca andeven to Antibes, Monaco and Nice.

Where to stay in Cannes

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Cannes City Centre

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cannes City Centre. Make a stop by Mace Beach or Le Croisette Casino Barriere de Cannes while you're exploring the area.

Cannes City Centre
Midi Beach featuring dining out

La Croix des Gardes

If you're spending some time in La Croix des Gardes, Midi Beach and Plage Waikiki are top sights worth seeing.

La Croix des Gardes
Cannes Old Town showing a coastal town

Cannes Old Town

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Cannes Old Town is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Castre Museum and Cannes City Hall while you're in town.

Cannes Old Town
Cannes Old Town which includes heritage architecture

Palais des Festivals - Old Port

Palais des Festivals - Old Port is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cannes Harbour or Mace Beach.

Palais des Festivals - Old Port
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Pointe Croisette

You'll enjoy the beaches and casinos in Pointe Croisette. You might want to make time for a stop at Promenade de la Croisette or Casino Palm Beach.

Pointe Croisette
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La Bocca

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

La Bocca is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bocca Beach and Midi Beach.

La Bocca
Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 out of 5
38 Rue Des Serbes, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is €135 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€135
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (983 reviews)
"Great hotel loctation is oercet close to beach restaurant shopping area . Rooms are affordable during winter season. I love you watch out for the minibar and breakfast as well as parking more than the average night."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
Hôtel Martinez, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hôtel Martinez, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
5 out of 5
73 La Croisette, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is €280 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€280
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Luxury in Cannes
"A lovely hotel with all the amenities. Well located. The breakfast was lovely."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024

Hôtel Martinez, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 out of 5
10, La Croisette, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is €231 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€231
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"It is a beautiful, clean and property run by professional team. We got upgraded to SeaView room and it was spacious and beautiful. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2024

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
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ResidHotel Cannes Festival
ResidHotel Cannes Festival
2 out of 5
107 Avenue Francis Tonner, Cannes
Stay at this aparthotel in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and onsite car rentals. Popular attractions Bocca Beach and Midi Beach are located nearby. ...
6.2/10 (388 reviews)
"La Bocca Resid is a good place to stay close to Cannes. Train station was nearby, bus stop outside, cheap dining options, local market, pastry shop. I felt safe in the area. It was a small bus ride from Midi beach."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023

ResidHotel Cannes Festival
Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage
Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage
4 out of 5
2, rue Brougham - Square Mistral, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Castre Museum and Notre Dame d'Esperance ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Faultless
"Superb in every way. A modern hotel with great charm - and charming staff!"

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2023

Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage
Citadines Croisette Cannes
Citadines Croisette Cannes
3 out of 5
1 rue le Poussin, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cannes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (417 reviews)
"The room suite arrangement"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2023

Citadines Croisette Cannes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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