Where to eat an ice cream in Cannes?

Sweetness indissociable from the summer season, the ice cream has this little taste of vacations which makes melt with pleasure the young and the old. In Cannes, 4 artisanal ice-cream makers refresh and enchant the taste buds thanks to their original and greedy recipes. From the traditional Italian ice cream to the most frosty sorbets, discover where to eat an ice cream in Cannes.

Par AblaCarolyn
Blogueuse cannoise

Auteure du blog AblaCarolyn et Riviera City Guide, Ambassadrice Côte d'Azur France et journaliste, je partage mes trouvailles mode, food et art de vivre à Cannes.

Vilfeu

the Cannes institution

It’s impossible to miss Vilfeu, this Cannoise institution with its bluish front and “American diner” look. 45 years of existence, 3 generations, and a unique know-how, have allowed this master ice-cream maker to become one of the best in France. The creator of the cottage cheese sorbet that earned him his reputation, this artisan of taste has never stopped innovating with more than 80 flavours to be discovered and constantly renewed. Vanilla/safran, yuzo/pomegranate or oat milk/buckwheat and even hay, ribot milk and praline, are all surprising mixtures, anchored in their time, that you can taste just a few steps from the Croisette.

Vilfeu

Los Pistoleros

a Cannois success

A real success story for “Los Pistoleros” ice creams, created by 3 young Cannois. For the past 3 years, there has been a real national craze for their innovative concept imported from Mexico. Paletas, these fresh fruit-based ice cream sticks, which have been consumed since the 1930s in this colourful country, have won over ice cream aficionados thanks to their natural composition, with no flavouring, no preservatives and no colouring. These concentrated fruity flavours are now available in organic versions or with added delicacies such as biscuits, and can be eaten all over Cannes, from the beaches to the city centre.

The ice island

Tutti Frutti!

Freshly taken over by a pastry chef, l’île de la Glace has managed to make a new name for itself thanks to a flavour that can only be found in Cannes, the “Côte d’Azur”, an ice cream that borrows its taste and colour from a famous blue orange liqueur. But in the heart of the bins, the real stars are the fruits. Juliette, the neo-ice-cream chef, likes to concentrate the fruit flavours in a natural recipe without preservatives or colouring. To respect tradition, the ingredients come from Italy and for the sake of indulgence, the ice creams are also available in family-size tubs to enjoy at home!

L'île de la glace

My boule

The ice cream hot spot in Cannes

Just a stone’s throw from the Croisette, with the Mediterranean as a backdrop, My Boule opened its doors a few months ago in the vibrant centre of town. At 32 rue du Commandant André, this new spot, halfway between a traditional ice cream parlour and a modern coffee shop, is shaping up to be a must-see this summer.

My Boule catches the eye at first sight, with its sunny colours evoking the South and Italy. The ultra-modern decor, designed by the Liautard & the Queen agency and tinted yellow and white, features a counter behind which lies the magic of the place: the ice creams. Artisanal, concocted from products meticulously sourced in France and Italy, they are designed around intense flavours and gourmet delights. Here, the ice cream scoops are adorned with homemade toppings and coulis in the signature version. You can also enjoy them in a jar or in a cone for the more purist eaters. The perfect ice cream address for summer delights!

My boule

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