Cannes France
Country: France · Region: Western Mediterranean · Arrival: tender · Currency: Euro
Cannes is a glamorous seaside town on the French Riviera famous for the May Film Festival and luxury shopping, featuring beautiful beaches, the iconic Palais des Festivals, and the charming old town of Le Suquet with cobbled streets and panoramic views.
Top sights
Palais des Festivals, La Croisette, Le Suquet (old town), Îles de Lérins, Covered Market (Marché Forville), Notre-Dame d'Esperance
Things to do
- Palais des Festivals
- Famous venue where Cannes Film Festival stars gather, featuring 22 steps for iconic photographs.
- Îles de Lérins
- Two islands in the bay with Ste Marguerite offering shops, bars and restaurants, and St Honorat featuring a monastery with €11 and €13 return ferry tickets respectively.
- Le Suquet
- Historic old town quarter with narrow winding streets, restaurants, and castle ruins offering excellent views.
- Covered Market (Marché Forville)
- Spectacular market at the west end of rue Meynardiers featuring scale and variety for eating and food viewing experience.
Beaches
- La Croisette beaches
- Mostly private beaches costing up to €30 daily with sunbed and shade; public beaches found at far east and west ends are crowded.
- Îles de Lérins
- Quieter beach option with rocky coves accessible by ferry, featuring shade from palm trees for snorkeling.
Where to eat
- La Palme d'Or
- Two Michelin-starred restaurant at Hôtel Martinez overlooking the bay with high-standard food and impeccable service.
- Authentic
- Restaurant in Cannes La Bocca offering wonderful local fare at 30% less than central Cannes prices, with menus starting under €20 for dinner.
Bars and nightlife
- Îles de Lérins
- Bars and restaurants available on Ste Marguerite island accessible by hourly ferries from 7am to approximately 5:30pm.
Forecast for Cannes
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Weather in Cannes by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 5 |
| February | 57°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 7 |
| March | 60°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 6 |
| April | 64°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 6 |
| May | 71°F | 57°F | 2.1 in | 9 |
| June | 79°F | 65°F | 1.5 in | 6 |
| July | 85°F | 71°F | 0.5 in | 2 |
| August | 85°F | 71°F | 0.9 in | 4 |
| September | 78°F | 64°F | 1.9 in | 5 |
| October | 70°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 9 |
| November | 62°F | 49°F | 5.1 in | 9 |
| December | 57°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 6 |
Getting around
Walking is often fastest for exploring Cannes; alternatively, use the efficient bus system with services every 15 minutes or hail a taxi on the street.
What to eat
Dining is expensive but offers fresh regional produce; the best value and atmosphere are in rue Meynadier in Le Suquet or in the back streets of rue d'Antibes, with excellent options also available in nearby Le Cannet.
Tips
Purchase a Carte 10 bus pass at the bus office for reduced-rate tickets, and use off-street parking garages like Fontville for easy access to the port and old town.
Best for
Film Festival, Luxury Shopping, Beaches, Yachting
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