Take a holiday in CannesCannes is the most fashionable city on the French Riviera and is world famous for its prestigious international film festival. But Cannes offers much more than just Hollywood glamour. The city presents a stunning old town with cobbled streets, exclusive shopping streets, first-class restaurants and a beautiful seafront promenade that seduces visitors with its beauty and lively atmosphere. In the marina, impressive sailboats and million-dollar yachts sit side by side, testifying to the city's luxurious lifestyle. Cannes is home to two of the Côte d'Azur's finest beaches, both with fine, light-coloured sand and relatively shallow water, making them particularly child-friendly. The smaller beach, ‘Plage de la Croisette’, is located on the promenade in the city centre where you can relax under the warm southern French sun. The larger beach, ‘Plage du Midi’, stretches along the Boulevard du Midi and offers three smaller but lovely public beaches: ‘Plage Laugier’, ‘Plage Mistral’ and ‘Plage Madrigal’. All beaches have showers and along the Boulevard du Midi there are several beach kiosks where you can buy delicious snacks and refreshments. ‘Boulevard La Croisette is famous for its exclusive boutiques, galleries and luxury hotels that attract stars and celebrities from all over the world. Parallel to ‘La Croisette’ you'll find the lively ‘Rue d'Antibes’, filled with a variety of shops, restaurants and cafés that invite you to take a break. ![]() Take time to visit ‘Le Suquet’, the old town that sits high above the harbour. Here you'll find charming restaurants with reasonable prices and great views of the city and the sea. For culture lovers, a trip to the ‘Musée de la Castre’ is a must; the museum is housed in an old castle and features an impressive collection of art and antiques from around the world. Not forgetting the famous ‘Palais des Festivals et des Congrès’, where the film festival takes place, but also hosts many other events and exhibitions throughout the year. Cannes is a city that combines glamour, culture and natural beauty - a perfect destination for those who want to experience the best of the French Riviera. Other cities nearby:![]() AntibesLocated midway between Nice and Cannes, Antibes is the third largest city on the Riviera. It is one... ![]() NiceNice is the most important city on the French Mediterranean coast, the Côte d'Azur, known for its b... ![]() Saint-Paul-de-VenceThe medieval town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence sits on a hilltop surrounded by thick walls in the hinterl... |