Cannes Travel Guide

Cannes stands out on the European map by its glamour and elegance, being among the favorites among tourists who want to spend a luxurious stay in the heart of the French Riviera.

Cannes charms its visitors with luxurious hotels and sophisticated restaurants, as well as impressive attractions. Top Deals Hotel team has put together the most important tourist attractions in Cannes to highlight the culture and history of the city.

The Cannes Travel Guide will help you find the most important details about museums and historic buildings in the city. Also, you can find out everything about the story of the annual Film Festival and legends of the Lérins Islands.
Cannes is a proud city with high attitude, ideal for a summer vacation close to the chic Mediterranean Sea. Although apparently an expensive city, Cannes does not keep out tourists on a limited budget, welcoming them with a varied offer.

To complete your experience in Cannes, we added a small bonus guide dedicated to two neighboring towns, Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. You will learn everything you need to know for scheduling a day trip to these destinations.

Table of Contents

Cannes Travel Guide consists of the following chapters: Cannes-History Files, Facts about Cannes, When to Visit Cannes, Yearly Calendar of Events, Getting There and Around, Useful Phone Numbers, Tourist Information, Good to Know, Tourist Orientation, Parks and Gardens, Museum and Galleries, Historical buildings and Monuments, Churches, Outdoor Activities, Amusement Parks, Tours and Excursions, Hotels, Restaurants, Nightlife, Shopping, Antibes and Juan-les-Pins (travel guide)

Cannes-History Files
Discover the beginnings of this incredible city and enjoy its stories.
§ Learn all about the evolution of Cannes from a small town to one of the most elegant city in Europe.

Facts about Cannes
§ General info about Cannes.

When to Visit Cannes
§ Find out when to take your umbrella with you and when the sun is most loving to the beaches of Cannes.

Yearly Calendar of Events
§ Do not miss any of the most important events taking place in Cannes by checking the annual calendar of events. The most famous event is obviously the Film Festival which takes place every year in May.

Getting There and Around
§ Learn how to get to Cannes and how to get around in the city. You will discover all about the public means of transport and their routes.

Useful Phone Numbers
§ Write down useful telephone numbers in case of emergencies, but make sure using them will never be the case.

Tourist Information
Also discover the locations where you can find tourist information offices to receive the latest travel information.

Good to Know
§ The section welcomes you with details about the documents, money, post offices, banks, useful details for your trip.

Tourist Orientation
§ Discover Cannes by districts and find out which ones attract you more.

Attractions (Parks and Gardens, Museums and Galleries, Historical Buildings and Monuments, Churches)
Discover all the attractions that await you in Cannes. Book your tickets to the most charming of them.
§ Start your visit with a visit of Le Suquet and the wonderful Museum de la Castre.
§ Visit the Lérins Islands and discover the stories behind the fortress of Sainte-Marguerite Island and the abbey from Saint-Honorat Island.

Outdoor Activities
Cannes is ideal for outdoor water activities, so do not forget to pack your swimsuit. Summer is very stubborn in Cannes and stretches over autumn.
§ Learn all about the beaches in Cannes and water sports that you can practice. Discover where you can go for a dive, windsurfing, snorkelling.

Amusement Parks
§ Very close to Cannes you will discover several amusement parks. It is fun for all ages, so do not hesitate to visit.

Tours and Excursions
§ Hop on the Petit Train waiting on La Croisette and discover the main city attractions. Prepare your camera! You will have many opportunities to capture many amazing shots.

Hotels and Restaurants
Benefit from our recommendations regarding hotels and restaurants in Cannes. They address every type of budget, so you will not have any problem in choosing the right hotel to your preferences.

Nightlife
Cannes abounds in elegant nightspots, and we have recommended some of them.
§ Wear your most stylish outfit and an attitude to match it. Le Baoli welcomes you with a Zen attitude, while the Palm Beach Casino is ideal for players.

Shopping
In Cannes, luxury is in great demand. Elegant ladies looking for luxurious items are everywhere, always accompanied by luxurious cars. This is about the shopping landscape in Cannes.
§ You will find shops such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, nonchalantly waiting for you on the main avenues.

Antibes and Juan-les-Pins (travel guide)
Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are two wonderful towns near Cannes, where the medieval streets will take you right on the beach.
§ Visit Fort Carré and enjoy the views of Port Vauban.
§ Don’t miss a visit to Picasso Museum.
§ Visit Peynet Museum for a funny and colourful experience.
§ Lay on one of the beaches in Juan-les-Pins or have dinner at one of the restaurants there. Your table will be right next to the waves of Mediterranean Sea.