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Cannes, La Croisette, Film Festival and Lérins Islands on the French Riviera

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Cannes on the French Riviera © VF
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Cannes: cinema, seafront and old town

Cannes lies in the Alpes-Maritimes, on the French Riviera. The city is known for its film festival, but it is not limited to that event. It brings together a highly urban seafront, beaches, the old Suquet district, a harbour, large hotels and islands close to the coast.

The Cannes Film Festival

Founded in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival gave the city international visibility in the film industry. For several days, screenings, the film market, conferences and professional meetings concentrate activity around the Palais des Festivals and La Croisette. Outside the festival period, these places remain part of the city’s recent history.

La Croisette

La Croisette runs along the Bay of Cannes. Beaches, gardens, shops, hotels and apartment buildings reflect the development of tourism on this part of the coast. The Martinez, Carlton and Majestic are among the boulevard’s architectural landmarks, along with the Palais des Festivals at its western end.

The Lérins Islands

Facing Cannes, the Lérins Islands offer a clear contrast with the city. Sainte-Marguerite is known for its paths, pine trees, coves and Fort Royal. Smaller Saint-Honorat is home to a monastic community and cultivated land. Boat crossings add a quieter stage to a stay on the coast.

Le Suquet and urban heritage

The Suquet district overlooks the harbour and the bay. Its older streets, Notre-Dame d’Espérance church and castle remains recall the medieval origins of Cannes. The city also retains several villas built in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when seasonal residences transformed the coast.

Around Cannes

Cannes is a convenient base for nearby visits: Antibes for its harbour, ramparts and Picasso Museum, Grasse for the history of perfume, and Mandelieu-La Napoule for its seaside castle and access towards the Esterel massif.

Bed and breakfast in Cannes near La Croisette

Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near Cannes and La Croisette, with direct access to each owner’s website.

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A large contemporary villa on the heights of Nice, with three superb guest rooms and a suite. Breathtaking views over Nice, the perched villages of the hinterland and the French Riviera, infinity pool, garden.

Nice Côte d'Azur Antibes Cannes
Nice 06200
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In the country of Fayence, three charming guest rooms in a superb listed 19th century building, in the heart of a 3500 m2 park, in Tourrettes, a picturesque and typically Provencal village, a stone's throw from the Lake of Saint Cassien. Swimming pool and large garden with trees.

Fayence Estérel Grasse Cannes
Tourrettes 83440
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Four superb guest rooms in a renovated and eco-responsible Provençal farmhouse in the middle of nature in a wooded property of 10 hectares near Grasse, on the heights of the Cannes hinterland. Swimming pool, park, panorama, electric bikes.

Grasse Cannes Côte d'Azur Antibes
Saint-Cézaire sur Siagne 06530
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Five comfortable guest rooms in a pleasant villa in Saint Raphaël with a large lush garden with trees, 10 minutes walk from the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Organic Dinner

Saint Raphaël Côte d'Azur Saint Tropez Cannes
Saint Raphael 83700
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Five charming guest rooms in an old oil mill dating from the 18th century, completely renovated, a haven of calm and relaxation nestled in a green and narrow valley, in Pégomas, near the Bay of Cannes. Swimming pool.

Grasse Cannes Côte d'Azur Antibes
Pégomas 06580

Planning your stay in Cannes

When is the best time to stay in Cannes?

Spring is shaped by the Cannes Film Festival and a lively atmosphere. Summer suits beaches and the Lérins Islands, while autumn is pleasant for the Croisette and nearby excursions with fewer visitors.

Where should you choose a bed and breakfast near Cannes?

You can stay near Cannes, in residential areas, around Le Suquet, towards La Bocca or in nearby towns. The surroundings also make it easy to reach Antibes, Grasse and the hinterland.

What can you do during a stay in Cannes?

You can walk along La Croisette, discover Le Suquet, visit the Lérins Islands, enjoy the beaches and plan excursions to Antibes, Grasse or the French Riviera.