General Information About Cannes
A Town for all Seasons
Cannes is a cozy and lively town that’s situated by the beautiful Riviera in France. Even tough Cannes isn’t a big city, it still has much to offer its visitors.
It’s with its fantastic nightlife, luxury shopping, beautiful beaches and cozy atmosphere that Cannes attracts all sorts of travelers – a great mix of families, couples, and party people!
If you’re planning to go to Cannes, then this is the ultimate travel guide for you. Here I have gathered all my best tips and all the necessary information you need to know about the city – from the trendiest clubs to the best attractions and much much more!
Things to do in Cannes
The port
Cannes flashy port is a place where you can check out all the luxury yachts that’s owned by both millionaires and celebrities. Buy an ice cream and stroll along the harbor and admire the luxury yachts!
Festival de Cannes
The world’s most famous and largest film festival takes place in Cannes every year in the month of May. If you’re in town during this festival, you can count on to see a lot of familiar faces since many of the world’s most famous persons attend this event!
Stroll around Old Town
Above the harbor and the movie palace, you will find the cozy medieval district of Cannes. Between the narrow streets and beautiful old buildings lies several boutiques, excellent restaurants, and cozy cafés. When you’re in Cannes old town, you have to stop by the famous Clock Tower, Tour du Suquet, which is a hallmark of Cannes along with Palace de la Castre.
Iles de Lerins
Iles de Lérins is an island group of four that lies about 15 minutes by boat from La Croisette in central Cannes. These pristine islands are all natural and offer a beautiful environment with an unusual history. The two largest islands are Sainte-Marguerite and Saint Honorat.
You can smell the scent of pine and eucalyptus while exploring the island of Sainte-Marguerite. This is best done by following the marked passages that lead you to the most scenic and historic sights. The island also offers cozy restaurants, great picnic spots and stunning bays with crystal clear water. This island is perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Saint Honorat is an island owned by the French monks. The monks live on this particular island all the year round and are also very active. Here the monks manufacture both liqueurs and wines and also offer delightful wine tasting tours and meditation for those who are interested.
Nightlife in Cannes
If it’s somethings that Cannes is famous for, then it’s for the lively nightlife that keeps going until the wee hours. The city has a wide selection of bars, pubs, and clubs that features everything from celebrity clubs to laid-back bars. If you’re looking for a more romantic environment, then you should head to the streets around Le Suquet, which is a perfect area for romance.
Baoli
Baoli is a very trendy lounge bar and club among celebrities. Here the famous DJ’s and singers play music until the early morning.
If you don’t want to be in the middle of the party zone, then you can hang out in the cozy garden area under the palm trees.
Palais Club
In July and August every year, Palais Club becomes the most trendy and fashionable club in the whole city. During these two months, you can see both singers and DJ’s perform such as Snoop Dog, David Guetta, Avicii and Chris Brown. Palais is the ultimate summer club that’s open until the wee hours and also offers a 1,500 square meter roof top terrace where you and your friends can hang out.
Gotha Club
Gotha Club is only open during the summer and the famous film festival. Gotha Club is such a club where many celebrities tend to hang out and party at, but it’s also popular among tourists. The club is open every day from 9th of July to the 30th of August.
Beaches in Cannes
There are many beaches along the Riviera of Cannes. Many of these beaches are private and you have to pay a fee of around 30 Euros to access – but fortunately, the price also includes a beach bed and a towel. It cannot be more “Cannes” than visiting a private beach, so it can be worth trying out a day or two. L’Ecrin at the Palm Beach side of Port Canto is recommended, even for a drink.
Bali Plage is also a popular beach, and Croisette Beach is an excellent place for lunch and some sunbathing.
Cannes doesn’t only have private beaches; the city also offers beaches that are open to the public. East and west of Cannes you can find beautiful beaches that you can access as much as you want. In central Cannes, just below Palais des Festivals lies a beautiful public beach called Plage du Casino. At this beach, you can also enjoy several water sports if you want a day full of adventures!