Cannes is quite a small town, but it is a town of many faces. The city center is composed of three very different landscapes - the prestigious seaside promenade, La Croisette, the lively town center overflowing with boutiques, and the picturesque old port and Suquet hill which make up the old town. In the same style as Le Suquet, but 2 miles (4 kilometers) or so north of the town, Le Cannet is a delightful...
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Cannes NeighborhoodsThe lively commercial hub of Cannes, Centre-ville lies at the heart of town. Affectionately called "La Banane" by locals for its banana shape on the map, you'll find essentials like grocery stores,... more neighborhoods History
Invasions, conquests and uprisings punctuate the history of Cannes, which was nothing more than a simple Mediterranean fishing village before the 19th Century. The arrival of Lord Brougham in 1834 prompted... more history |
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