Travel Guide to Cannes
Cannes is popular among the wealthy, it is most famous for its annual fringe film festival, and although in recent years it has become increasingly popular for hosting conferences, tournaments, festivals and shows. Le Suquet is the old town and is et on a hill that offers stunning panoramas.
Getting there and away to Cannes
The nearest international airport to Cannes is 7 kms west of Nice; it takes about 45 minutes by road along the A8.
Frequently trains run east and west along the Côte d’Azure which is mostly every hour. Trains arrive from Paris, Barcelona, Milan and Genoa.
High-speed TGV trains join to Paris in about 5 hours.
Ferry services to Mediterranean destinations usually arrive and depart from Antibes which takes about 30 minutes by train. However there are also ferries to Nice and Corsica.
Major Attractions in Cannes
The palm tree-lined avenue called La Croisette is a wonderful place to have a stroll down and take in some of the cities beautiful sights. You cannot miss the façade of the film festival auditorium. There are plenty of luxury yachts to look at in the marina. It is hard to find a public beach; on the other hand there are a few beaches west of Le Suquet along the plages du Midi and east of the Palais des Festivals. Îles de Lérins is a short boat ride offshore. This is a brilliant place to get away for some good walking and cycling along the many trails. In the area there are also a few fascinating fortifications and a few quiet beaches.
Visiting Places in Cannes
Other locations on the Cote d’Azure can be much more affordable, such as Antibes and Nice. Antibes can get crowded at times in the summer but this is one of the perfect places for families. The town has a beautiful small core and hosts to some of the spectacular beaches in the area. Nice is much larger city and it is the commercial and tourist place of the area. Popular by day and lively by night, the aged town has a attractive tangle of winding streets, as well as squares full of Genoese, Provençal, medieval and baroque architecture.
Relaxation Options in Cannes
Rue d’Antibes, rue Meynardier and the promenade de la Croisette are the main streets in Cannes. They are good paces to spot the rich and the famous while you window shop. If you feel like a rest then they are many different cafés along the way. When eating on the waterfront it can be costly for some and two blocks behind the Mairie, has inexpensive French fare.
Safety in Cannes
Staying in an unfamiliar city please be attentive for pickpockets and thieves. You are at risk when doing water sports, outdoor activities and driving places. Different routines may result in missed travel arrangements or problematic bookings; in this case we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family when visiting Nice.
Weather in Cannes
Travelling to Cannes from January through May is pretty cool with temperatures ranging from 8c warming to 17c. If you are looking at taking a moderately warm sunny break then July, August and September are the months for you with a moderate temperature of 23c. Temperatures then start to reduce in October through to December to a cool 9c.