One of the most cultured and exciting places to visit on the planet is Cannes, France. Arriving on a cruise ship just makes it that much more magical. The city is brimming with outstanding opportunities to experience French culture. Ile de Lerins is an absolute must see. By far the top rated attraction is a trip to the Lerins Islands. Their are many guided tours and things to take in on the Island. The Fort Royal tour gives you an inside look at a 17th century prison and also houses the Maritime Museum.
There is also an exceptional tour offered periodically named “In the Heart of the Myth”. The tour which is named Cannes and the Cinema. It is a walking tour that commences at the Palais des Festivals. It includes a viewing of the Old Port and the Sequet as well as an opportunity to observe the outstanding artwork on the painted walls they surround each of the stops along the way.
Cannes, France is one of the world’s most well-known destinations. Located on the French Riviera and only 30 miles from Nice, it’s home to the annual Cannes Film Festival, which attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment every year. This doesn’t mean that you have to wait until the festival starts to visit Cannes – it has plenty to offer all year round!
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
The centerpiece of Cannes is, without a doubt, its iconic convention center—the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Opened in 1955, it’s a large building situated on a point extending into the sea and offers panoramic views of shoreline.
Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde, or Square of Concord is a large public square situated at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées in Paris. As one of France’s most famous landmarks, it serves as a major tourist attraction for both visitors and locals alike.
Le Suquet
The quintessential medieval hilltop village of Cannes, Le Suquet is as un-Cannes as you can get. This small, authentic village with a population of less than 100 people is completely off-limits to cars and accessible only by foot or bike. What it lacks in modern conveniences it makes up for with beautiful views of Nice across a calm Mediterranean bay.
Old Town Cannes
Just south of Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, is old town Cannes. As a general rule of thumb, you should always make time for walking around small-town France whenever possible. Old Town Cannes has been designed with wandering visitors in mind, and is dotted with landmarks like Notre Dame de l’Espérance, Chies de Pitié and Cabris Museum. Make sure to check out all of these sights during your visit.
Fun Family in Cannes
If you are traveling with family there are plenty of parks and gardens that are fabulous for an outdoor picnic or place to pick up lunch and then enjoy the outdoors. Of course, there is endless hours of enjoyment to be had a the beaches available and if you have little ones the Fun Spot is an indoor attraction that provides hours of fun and entertainment.
What trip would be complete without time set aside for shopping and Cannes has plenty of it. The ultimate shopping destination in Cannes is Le Croisette. Here you will find many high fashion and specialty shops at your fingertips. The streets are lined with palm trees and and gorgeous hotels. Just toward the end of the strip you will also find Port Palm Beach. A perfect stop and end of day relaxation point.
