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1. Cruise to Corniche d'Or
- The Corniche d'Or is an amazing spectacle not to be missed!
This commentated cruise will enable you to discover the striking scenery in which the...
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2. Galerie du Carlton
- Do stop by at Gallery du Carlton, which is located at The Carlton Hotel or you'll regret it. It displays a fine collection of paintings, sculptures... read more
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3. Île Ste-Marguerite
- The largest of the three Lérin islands, is a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes. In ancient times it was called Léro. Numerous boat companies make... read more
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4. Plongée Club de Cannes
- From the beginning of April to the end of November, Sylvie and Patrick encourage you to discover the underwater cliffs located around the islands... read more
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5. Tennis municipal la Bastide Rouge
- There are 18 hard surface courts (nine of them floodlit), five clay, two training walls and a mini-tennis (a court suitable for children aged four... read more
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6. Croisette (La)
- La Croisette gets its name from a small cross that used to stand east of the bay. A favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, this wonderful... read more
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7. Îles de Lérins
- Several companies offer a wide choice of sail boats and boat trips to these beautiful and relatively wild islands. Less than half an hour's boat... read more
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8. Monastère et Abbaye de Lérins
- Founded in 410 by Saint Honorat, this monastery is currently inhabited by a community of 30 Cistercian monks who observe the rules of Saint Benoît.... read more
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9. Cannes Film Festival
- The Cannes Film Festival (French: le Festival de Cannes), founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals.[1][2]... read more
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10. Alfred Dunhill
- Alfred Dunhill, with its very English name, can be found on La Croisette, a pretty promenade alongside the sea, amongst many other prestigious... read more
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Historical parts of Cannes can be found in La Suquet, or the Old Town. Some buildings here date back centuries, and it's the perfect place to spend the day finding things to do while getting lost strolling around little streets and alleyways.
There's more history and things to be explored on the Iles de Lerins, two islands just a short ferry ride from the city through the deep blue Mediterranean waters. There is an abbey and some medieval ruins on the Ile St-Honorat, the smaller island, and a fort (where the Iron Mask was held) and some beautifully-landscaped grounds on the larger island of Ste. Marguerite. The view of the coast of Cannes can be pretty breathtaking, too.
Of course there is plenty of food to try, with so many good French and Italian restaurants in town. Try a different prix fixe menu every night for a good way to sample the different foods of Cannes and to get a chance to enjoy the long and languid meals that are so famously French. Another fun way to try French cuisine is to visit an open market, like the Marche Forville. One look at this market, and anyone will understand why French food tastes so good. Local farmers and culinary artisans come from all around to sell their wares: fresh eggs, herbs, produce, fish, cheese, and just about everything else you could think of, too. Grab a baguette, cheese, some cured meat, and a bottle of wine for the perfect picnic lunch.
Shopping for food isn't the only kind of shopping to be done in Cannes. Along the famous La Croisette, the highest-end in designer stores, restaurants, and customers can be enjoyed - or just observed. Even if shopping isn't one of your favorite things to do, or these places are a bit out of your price range, anyone can still enjoy the street and the energy. Grab a cone from an ice cream stand and a deck chair, and watch the world go by.
