Photo coming — La Croisette
La Croisette
Walk the boulevard; spot the Palais des Festivals handprints.
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Things to do in Cannes: the local short list
The Riviera's red-carpet town: the Croisette, the old Suquet hill, and island escapes offshore.
Photo coming — Le Suquet
Le Suquet
Climb to the Tour du Suquet for bay views.
Photo coming — Île Sainte-Marguerite
Île Sainte-Marguerite
Fort Royal's Iron Mask cell, pine forests, snorkel trail.
Photo coming — Marché Forville
Marché Forville
Provençal produce market.
Photo coming — Palais des Festivals
Palais des Festivals
The red carpet steps (when not fenced for events).
Photo coming — Villa Domergue
Villa Domergue
Jazz à Domergue concerts in summer.
Planning the trip?
Nearest major airport: Nice NCE (~30 min by train/bus). Fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) — see the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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Good to know
What airport serves Cannes?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Nearest major airport: Nice NCE (~30 min by train/bus).
What is Cannes known for?
The Riviera's red-carpet town: the Croisette, the old Suquet hill, and island escapes offshore.
What sport does Cannes live for?
Football: AS Cannes, where Zidane began. AS Cannes launched Zinédine Zidane's career. Rugby and sailing regattas fill the sporting calendar; the Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept) is the nautical peak.
Can I cruise from Cannes?
Yes — Port of Cannes (Cannes is a French Riviera cruise port (tender port); ships anchor off the Croisette.). See the cruise guide.
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