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Where to eat in Cannes: the local short list

Socca, bouillabaisse and Riviera café culture.

Photo coming — Socca at Forville

Socca at Forville

market · street

Chickpea crêpe; the Niçois staple.

Photo coming — La Croisette beach restaurants

La Croisette beach restaurants

seafront · seafood

Lunch with your feet near the sand (summer).

Photo coming — Le Suquet bistros

Le Suquet bistros

old town · French

Provençal cooking in the hill streets.

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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