In its early days, Cannes was a simple fishing village. The Old Port and its Quai Saint-Pierre, inaugurated in 1838, are an emblematic place in the Cannes landscape. The inhabitants meet there to celebrate the summer. Located at the foot of the historic district, this place allows you to photograph the whole of the old town, its colourful facades, its castle and sometimes even the old dinghies in the port.
In an idyllic setting of unspoilt nature, these two islands in the Mediterranean offer a unique collection of flora and fauna as well as a singular history mixing the mysteries of the Iron Mask with the tranquillity of Cistercian monks. The turquoise waters that surround them are of great beauty!
Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Cannes, the Saint-Honorat Island awaits you for an extraordinary experience. Calm and beauty, nature and spirituality, this jewel in the bay of Cannes lives to the peaceful rhythm of the Cistercian community, renowned since the Middle Ages.
The mythical Croisette promenade runs for three kilometres along the bay of Cannes, from the Palais des Festivals to the Pointe Croisette. Since the 19th century, this part of the coastline has been famous for its chic walkers and beautiful villas. It became definitely famous thanks to the Cannes Festival. Today, the villas have mostly given way to luxury buildings, palaces and luxury shops. The Croisette can be photographed from all angles.
The Suquet is the cradle of the city, the oldest district where Provencal charm and village authenticity come together. Its colourful facades and narrow cobbled streets give it a warm and picturesque Provencal air. Photogenic, they light up in June, July and August with their bougainvillea and flowering balconies.
Known worldwide for hosting the Cannes Film Festival in May, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes has become one of the world’s most famous convention and event centres. All visitors flock to take pictures on its famous red carpet and 24 steps.
Located on the heights of the old Cannes (The Suquet district), in the remains of the former monks’ castle, the Place de la Castre and its museum overlook the Croisette, the bay and the Lérins islands. The square offers a sumptuous view at nightfall with the evening lighting.
Located at the foot of the Suquet hill, the Forville market is the real popular and historic heart of Cannes. It welcomes market gardeners, fishermen and other local producers, and invites visitors on a gourmet journey. Many terraces surround it. The atmosphere is friendly and warm.
The Pointe Croisette is a favourite spot for sunrises and sunsets with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Esterel massif and Sainte-Marguerite Island.
Built in 1752, rue Meynadier is the popular and historic shopping street of Cannes. It is also the largest pedestrian street in the city. It has some of the best gourmet addresses.
On the shores of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, between the Estérel and the Lérins Islands, the beaches of Cannes offer eight kilometres of fine sand. The Cannes coastline includes public beaches from La Bocca to Mouré Rouge and private beaches from Boulevard Jean Hibert to La Croisette.
The Allées de la Liberté are emblematic of Cannes. Lined with plane trees, they form a space conducive to strolling. Brocante every weekend, pétanque games under the sun, bandstand, flower market every Monday, and carousel contribute to the gentle way of life of the place.
The 8 hectares of vineyards on the Saint-Honorat Island are cultivated by the monks of the Abbey of Lérins. They produce this wine in an ancestral way. A tasting in the vineyards of Cannes, in the middle of the olive trees, is an experience that leaves a memorable souvenir.
With its 80 hectares of forest, the Croix des Gardes park is the real green lung of the city. It offers walkers a 360-degree panoramic view and various viewpoints (5 belvederes) over the Bay of Cannes, its islands, the Estérel massif and finally the Préalpes d’Azur. In winter, when the mimosas bloom, the park takes on a unique bright yellow colour.
