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What to See in Cannes
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Walk of Stars
This is the equivalent of Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" with the handprints of film celebrities who have participated in the Festival.
This is the equivalent of Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" with the handprints of film celebrities who have participated in the Festival.
The Croisette
This wide pedestrian promenade lined with pine trees runs along the beach and the bay. It is world-famous thanks to the Cannes Film Festival and the Palais des Festivals with its red carpet. It is also where you’ll find the city’s grand luxury hotels and boutiques.
This wide pedestrian promenade lined with pine trees runs along the beach and the bay. It is world-famous thanks to the Cannes Film Festival and the Palais des Festivals with its red carpet. It is also where you’ll find the city’s grand luxury hotels and boutiques.
Le Suquet
A popular area, Le Suquet is the oldest district of Cannes, perched on a hill west of the bay and above the old port. It features historic homes and sloping alleyways around the citadel, along with numerous restaurants and lively spots in season.
A popular area, Le Suquet is the oldest district of Cannes, perched on a hill west of the bay and above the old port. It features historic homes and sloping alleyways around the citadel, along with numerous restaurants and lively spots in season.
Museums
Castre Museum
Housed in the medieval castle overlooking the city, this museum features archaeology and ethnography collections from five continents, as well as global musical instruments and Mediterranean landscape paintings.
Housed in the medieval castle overlooking the city, this museum features archaeology and ethnography collections from five continents, as well as global musical instruments and Mediterranean landscape paintings.
Victor Tuby Museum
Housed in a former oil mill, this museum is dedicated to the sculptor Victor Tuby and Provençal traditions in the region.
Housed in a former oil mill, this museum is dedicated to the sculptor Victor Tuby and Provençal traditions in the region.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Liberty Avenues
This shaded and landscaped area between the Old Port and the Palais des Festivals is home to several markets (flowers, flea market, crafts).
This shaded and landscaped area between the Old Port and the Palais des Festivals is home to several markets (flowers, flea market, crafts).
The Croix des Gardes
An 80-hectare wooded area not far from the city centre. You can stroll along marked trails, enjoy the panoramic views, or admire the many beautiful villas built around the park in the 19th century.
An 80-hectare wooded area not far from the city centre. You can stroll along marked trails, enjoy the panoramic views, or admire the many beautiful villas built around the park in the 19th century.
Lérins Islands
A small archipelago facing Cannes, administratively linked to it. You can visit the fort that once imprisoned the Man in the Iron Mask and a botanical garden (on Sainte Marguerite), as well as a monastery (on Saint-Honorat).
A small archipelago facing Cannes, administratively linked to it. You can visit the fort that once imprisoned the Man in the Iron Mask and a botanical garden (on Sainte Marguerite), as well as a monastery (on Saint-Honorat).
Nearby
Key places of interest near Cannes:
Antibes-Juan les Pins
Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters and, with the Cap d'Antibes, one of the most upscale residential areas.
Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters and, with the Cap d'Antibes, one of the most upscale residential areas.
Esterel Massif
This pretty mountain range along the coast runs from Fréjus (83) to the outskirts of Cannes (06). You can explore it on foot or by car along the "Corniche d'Or".
This pretty mountain range along the coast runs from Fréjus (83) to the outskirts of Cannes (06). You can explore it on foot or by car along the "Corniche d'Or".
Monaco
Between Nice and Italy, the tiny principality draws hundreds of thousands of “visitors” every year, whether for luxury stays, day trips, or—more and more—cruises.
Between Nice and Italy, the tiny principality draws hundreds of thousands of “visitors” every year, whether for luxury stays, day trips, or—more and more—cruises.
Nice
France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old Town) make it one of the most visited places in France.
France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old Town) make it one of the most visited places in France.
Saint-Paul de Vence
One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is "associated" with the nearby town of Vence.
One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is "associated" with the nearby town of Vence.
Saint-Raphaël
This seaside resort, which enjoyed its heyday in the 19th century as evidenced by some of its period buildings, is part of the Fréjus urban area. Water-based activities, from boating to small sea cruises, are well developed here.
This seaside resort, which enjoyed its heyday in the 19th century as evidenced by some of its period buildings, is part of the Fréjus urban area. Water-based activities, from boating to small sea cruises, are well developed here.
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Nice
★★★★ France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old…
Recommended
The Croisette
★★★ This wide pedestrian promenade lined with pine trees runs along the beach and the bay. It is world-famous thanks to the Cannes Film…
Monaco
★★★ Between Nice and Italy, the tiny principality draws hundreds of thousands of “visitors” every year, whether for luxury stays…
Saint-Paul de Vence
★★★ One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is…
Worth a look / Other
Antibes-Juan les Pins
★★ Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters…
Walk of Stars
★★ This is the equivalent of Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" with the handprints of film celebrities who have participated in the Festival.
Grasse
★★ The world capital of perfume. The city has an old centre and several museums.
Lérins Islands
★★ A small archipelago facing Cannes, administratively linked to it. You can visit the fort that once imprisoned the Man in the Iron Mask and…
The Croix des Gardes
★★ An 80-hectare wooded area not far from the city centre. You can stroll along marked trails, enjoy the panoramic views, or admire the many…
Le Suquet
★★ A popular area, Le Suquet is the oldest district of Cannes, perched on a hill west of the bay and above the old port. It features historic…
Esterel Massif
★★ This pretty mountain range along the coast runs from Fréjus (83) to the outskirts of Cannes (06). You can explore it on foot or by car…
Saint-Raphaël
★★ This seaside resort, which enjoyed its heyday in the 19th century as evidenced by some of its period buildings, is part of the Fréjus urban…
Allées de la Liberté (Cannes)
★ This shaded and landscaped area between the Old Port and the Palais des Festivals is home to several markets (flowers, flea market, crafts).
Castre Museum
★ Housed in the medieval castle overlooking the city, this museum features archaeology and ethnography collections from five continents, as…
Victor Tuby Museum
★ Housed in a former oil mill, this museum is dedicated to the sculptor Victor Tuby and Provençal traditions in the region.
Old Port (Cannes)
★ It sits at the foot of Suquet Hill and remains a pleasant spot enjoyed by walkers.