Things to do In Cannes
La Croisette in Cannes
The Promenade de la Croisette that stretches for approximately 2 km. There are two public beaches at either end of the Promenade, the west one near to Palais des Festivals and east near the public gardens. There are also private beaches where you can book a lounger with facilities on a private beach for a fee. The private beaches have restaurants/bars which are open to everyone. You don't have to use the beach to eat in the restaurant and vice versa, but there are some "packages" available which include both. Click here for the list of beaches. Le Rado Plage is one of our favourites.
Small train tours - Click here for Petits Trains de Cannes.
The Promenade de la Croisette that stretches for approximately 2 km. There are two public beaches at either end of the Promenade, the west one near to Palais des Festivals and east near the public gardens. There are also private beaches where you can book a lounger with facilities on a private beach for a fee. The private beaches have restaurants/bars which are open to everyone. You don't have to use the beach to eat in the restaurant and vice versa, but there are some "packages" available which include both. Click here for the list of beaches. Le Rado Plage is one of our favourites.
Small train tours - Click here for Petits Trains de Cannes.
Le Suquet in Cannes
The old quarter of Cannes with cobbled streets, good views of the harbour from the church Notre-Dame de l'Espérance with clock tower and the Chateau de la Castre - the castle museum .
Le Suquet also has several art galleries.
Musée de la Castre
Musée de la Castre, located on the heights of Le Suquet, has a fine selection of Côte d’Azur scenes painted a century ago.
The old quarter of Cannes with cobbled streets, good views of the harbour from the church Notre-Dame de l'Espérance with clock tower and the Chateau de la Castre - the castle museum .
Le Suquet also has several art galleries.
Musée de la Castre
Musée de la Castre, located on the heights of Le Suquet, has a fine selection of Côte d’Azur scenes painted a century ago.
Vieux Port in Cannes
The old port with yachts for 750 mooring berths and 150 stopover berths. opposite the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), bus stop and taxi rank.
Further round the old port you will find the departure point for boat trips, including trips to the islands at Gare Maritime (Marine Railway Station).
Diving : Click here for Plongee Club de Cannes and click here for Aqua Evolution.
The old port with yachts for 750 mooring berths and 150 stopover berths. opposite the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), bus stop and taxi rank.
Further round the old port you will find the departure point for boat trips, including trips to the islands at Gare Maritime (Marine Railway Station).
Diving : Click here for Plongee Club de Cannes and click here for Aqua Evolution.
Île Ste-Marguerite - off the coast from Cannes
The largest of the three Lerin islands, is a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes. In ancient times it was called Lero. Numerous boat companies make the crossing from the old port.
Also inhabiting this island is a 17th-century fort, which houses the Maritime Museum . This fort was once a prison, and was the home to the unidentified character, known as the man in the iron mask. Click here for a map.
The largest of the three Lerin islands, is a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes. In ancient times it was called Lero. Numerous boat companies make the crossing from the old port.
Also inhabiting this island is a 17th-century fort, which houses the Maritime Museum . This fort was once a prison, and was the home to the unidentified character, known as the man in the iron mask. Click here for a map.
St-Honorat - off the coast from Cannes
St Honorat is a small island with a fortified monastery and the Lerins Abbey.
The island limits the number of visitors by allowing small ferry boats. Click here for a map.
Pierre Bonnard Museum in Le Cannet
https://www.museebonnard.fr/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bonnard
https://www.museebonnard.fr/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bonnard
MARKETS
Marche Forville in Cannes (close the bus station off Rue Gazagnaire).
The main daily market is at Forville, two blocks north (inland) from the Hotel de Ville on Rue Félix Faure. You can find high quality, local produce at this attractive local market. Locals, tourists, and even some of Cannes' best-known chefs frequent this place. It also features a number of other shops, such as butchers and bakeries. A flower market is at the west end of the covered area. The market is open 7am till 1pm every day except Mondays. On Mondays, Forville becomes a Marché Brocante (flea market).
The main daily market is at Forville, two blocks north (inland) from the Hotel de Ville on Rue Félix Faure. You can find high quality, local produce at this attractive local market. Locals, tourists, and even some of Cannes' best-known chefs frequent this place. It also features a number of other shops, such as butchers and bakeries. A flower market is at the west end of the covered area. The market is open 7am till 1pm every day except Mondays. On Mondays, Forville becomes a Marché Brocante (flea market).
Place Gambetta in Cannes (close the railway station, east along Rue Jean Jaures, one block north of Rue d'Antibes.
Open every day 7am to 1pm, except Mondays in winter.
La Bocca in Cannes: is a short bus ride away, Ligne 1 or 20. The market is open 7am to 1pm everyday except Mondays in winter. The Saturday market closes at 12.30pm.
Antiques and bric a brac in Cannes can be found at the markets on: Forville, Mondays 8am to 6pm; La Bocca, Thursdays 8am to 12.30pm.
Les Allees de la Liberte in Cannes is a daily flower market and on Saturdays has an antiques market from 8am till 6pm. It can be found at the side of the Mairie.
Flea Market in Cannes. A Marché Brocante is held every Saturday, "Sur Les Allées", opposite the old port, beneath the trees. This becomes a two-day market with the first Sunday of the month.
SHOPPING
Cannes is great for "upper-crust" shopping. You should be in Nice for serious or business shopping, while Cannes is a shopper's paradise for chic and expensive items. Although you might want to buy your yacht in Antibes, the Rolls-Royce dealer is in Cannes, and there's an endless collection of top-of-the-line jewellery shops, haute-couture clothing shops and art galleries.
Rue d'Antibes in Cannes. This long street runs the length of Cannes, from the eastern edge to Rue Félix Faure at the port. Shops of all types are along here, including clothing boutiques and many places with fine gift items. Cannes' movie theatres are along the Rue d'Antibes as well.
Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes. Along this famous boulevard and its many side streets are the art galleries, jewellery stores and the most exclusive clothing shops. If you're not on a budget, your hotel will probably be here as well.
Zone Piétonne - Walking Street. The Rue Meynadier in Cannes runs parallel to the port, one block in from Rue Félix Faure. Roughly six blocks long, this street has markets and shops with things like produce, meat, groceries, clothes and gifts. There's a Pier One Imports shop with household items.
Beautician: Local. 5 minutes walk, 24 Boulevard, Montfleury, 06400 Cannes, tel: 0493389046. www.institut-cannesmontfleury.guinot.com/
WORSHIP IN CANNES
The Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Avenue Branley in Cannes holds Sunday services at 9am for Holy Communion and 10.30am for morning prayer.
Synagogue, 22 Rue du Commandant Vidal, Cannes.
Cannes Mosque, 20 Rue Louis Blanc, Cannes.
Roman Catholic churches are Notre Dame de Bon Voyage at 1 Rue Notre Dame. Mass @ 10am Sunday and 6pm Saturday, and Notre Dame d'Esperance at the top of Le Suquet the old town. Sunday Mass is at 11am.
Open every day 7am to 1pm, except Mondays in winter.
La Bocca in Cannes: is a short bus ride away, Ligne 1 or 20. The market is open 7am to 1pm everyday except Mondays in winter. The Saturday market closes at 12.30pm.
Antiques and bric a brac in Cannes can be found at the markets on: Forville, Mondays 8am to 6pm; La Bocca, Thursdays 8am to 12.30pm.
Les Allees de la Liberte in Cannes is a daily flower market and on Saturdays has an antiques market from 8am till 6pm. It can be found at the side of the Mairie.
Flea Market in Cannes. A Marché Brocante is held every Saturday, "Sur Les Allées", opposite the old port, beneath the trees. This becomes a two-day market with the first Sunday of the month.
SHOPPING
Cannes is great for "upper-crust" shopping. You should be in Nice for serious or business shopping, while Cannes is a shopper's paradise for chic and expensive items. Although you might want to buy your yacht in Antibes, the Rolls-Royce dealer is in Cannes, and there's an endless collection of top-of-the-line jewellery shops, haute-couture clothing shops and art galleries.
Rue d'Antibes in Cannes. This long street runs the length of Cannes, from the eastern edge to Rue Félix Faure at the port. Shops of all types are along here, including clothing boutiques and many places with fine gift items. Cannes' movie theatres are along the Rue d'Antibes as well.
Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes. Along this famous boulevard and its many side streets are the art galleries, jewellery stores and the most exclusive clothing shops. If you're not on a budget, your hotel will probably be here as well.
Zone Piétonne - Walking Street. The Rue Meynadier in Cannes runs parallel to the port, one block in from Rue Félix Faure. Roughly six blocks long, this street has markets and shops with things like produce, meat, groceries, clothes and gifts. There's a Pier One Imports shop with household items.
Beautician: Local. 5 minutes walk, 24 Boulevard, Montfleury, 06400 Cannes, tel: 0493389046. www.institut-cannesmontfleury.guinot.com/
WORSHIP IN CANNES
The Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Avenue Branley in Cannes holds Sunday services at 9am for Holy Communion and 10.30am for morning prayer.
Synagogue, 22 Rue du Commandant Vidal, Cannes.
Cannes Mosque, 20 Rue Louis Blanc, Cannes.
Roman Catholic churches are Notre Dame de Bon Voyage at 1 Rue Notre Dame. Mass @ 10am Sunday and 6pm Saturday, and Notre Dame d'Esperance at the top of Le Suquet the old town. Sunday Mass is at 11am.