What to see in Cannes and where to go? Cannes is associated with cinema festival, expensive boutiques, and cozy sunny beaches.
Cannes is located in the Eastern part of Riviera, in Napul Bay. This is the city of architectural monuments, modern hotels, beautiful churches, and more.
What you should know about Cannes before planning a trip
The population of Cannes counts about 70 000 citizens.
Cannes is located in a beautiful bay, framed with mountains and Lerins islands in the sea. Sand beaches, mild climate and convenient harbor make it a perfect place for summer holidays.
Promenade de la Croisette is the main street of Cannes in French Riviera. Promenade de la Croisette (or Boulevard de la Croisette) stretches for 2,5 km, and this is the place where most luxurious buildings are located.
Promenade de la Croisette also serves as a scene for numerous celebrations and events. In the evening plenty of tourist like to take a stroll along the coast of Mediterranean sea.
The Palace of Festivals is located on La Croisette as well. This is the main point of Cannes cinema festivals. Conferences, exhibitions and tournaments are being arranged in Cannes Palace on a regular basis. Near the Palace, like in Hollywood, there is an Alley, where world known celebrities leave their hand prints. Take a walk around and see who has been here.
If you plan a trip to Cannes in French Riviera, consider visiting: the Palm beach Hill, the theater of Alexander III, The Freedom Alley, villa Fiesol (XIX century), La Mareni Museum of Photography, gold club, Espas – Miramar theater, the Royal Casino hotel and famous Carlton hotel.
What to see in Cannes?
The old city of Cannes is called Le Suquet and is located around the hill. In 1035 a castle and a monastery were built here. The purpose of those was to protect the citizens from the pirates coming from the sea. Now chapel of XII century and La Castre Museum are located here.
The Museum is open from Thursday till Sunday:
10:00 – 13:00 – April – May and in September
14:00 – 18:00 – April – May and in September
10:00 – 13:00 – June – August
15:00 – 19:00 – June – August
10:00 – 13:00 – October – March
14:00 – 17:00 – October – March
Entrance fee is 3 EUR.
The Museum opens marvelous exhibition of music instruments from all the continents. It also has the richest collections of archaeological items from European continent and other parts of the globe.
Just few hundred meters to the West on du Dr-Raymond-Picaud Avenue in La Croix des Gardes district there is Eleanor Luisa Castle. This is villa, built by ex-Colonel of Britain Lord Brogem in 1834 – 1839. Some experts state that this was the beginning of new era for Cannes, when it began to be known as aristocratic resort.
Visit La Brigue, a medieval village in the mountains
In spite of being a world known international exhibition center Cannes is also a wonderful resort. Numerous public beaches are at the seashore of Cannes in a walking distance from hotels and apartments. Special beauty and attraction of Cannes resort are gardens with palms and amazing flowers.
Cannes has its own port, open throughout the year, available for hundreds of yachts and boats. Walking in Allees de la Liberte in the shadows of plane trees you can enjoy watching luxury yachts, arriving to Cannes. In the evenings, when the restaurants are lighten up and lights are reflected in the water, Cannes port looks incredibly beautiful.
If you prefer to take boat trip, it is better to go to Lerins islands, which are 15 minutes reach by the sea from des Iles or Max-Laubeuf, also famous for its beaches.
You will be able to see Sainte-Marguerite fortress, built in XV-XVII. It is also known as the prison of Iron Mask.
French Riviera attracts millions of tourists every year and if you plan a trip to the South of France don’t miss the opportunity, now you know what to see in Cannes!