Travel Guide Cannes

Cannes: a name that evokes cinema and glitter! And yet, it is much more than that. As you will read in a tourist guide on Cannes, the city was discovered by the English nobility when it was only a village long before its famous festival. Movie stars have made it a myth, big brands have set up shop and visitors perceive it as a privileged stopover. Cannes, a dream destination, continues today to deliver its secrets. Here, the palaces of the Croisette, the stones steeped in history of the Suquet district, the authenticity of the old fishing port, the luminous beauty of the Lerins Islands, the sun-drenched beaches and the excitement of the major events scheduled at the famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès all come together in an incomparable atmosphere. An international city of stars and glitter, Cannes also reveals a precious historical, natural and artistic heritage. The heart of its history beats in the pedestrian and steep streets of Suquet, a district suspended above the old port, which reveals a Provencal soul. The Meynadier shopping street, pedestrianized from end to end, and the Forville market preserve a village atmosphere; as for the Lérins islands, a green lung full of history, they face the glittering Croisette where the big luxury brands and the renowned palaces rub shoulders. All the faces of Cannes are offered to the curious visitor who wants to touch its heart beyond the sunlights.