Travel guide Cannes
Head to the South: Cannes on the Côte d’Azur
Cannes is located in the south of France on the Côte d’Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department at the foot of the Maritime Alps. The Cannes train station is a stopping point for the French high-speed trains TGV, with connections to
Antibes, Nice,
Paris, and Monaco. The panoramic route to Ventimiglia runs right along the coast, offering views of the Mediterranean Sea. By car, the journey to your vacation rental in Cannes takes around nine hours from southern Germany, crossing the Alps. Nice Airport is just a 30-minute drive away. Book a comfortable accommodation, a holiday home, one of the villas or an apartment with a terrace and sea views, right on the coast or with your own section of the beach, and enjoy your trip with numerous excursions.
Feel-good temperatures all year round
Côte d’Azur enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, rarely hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. In July and August, temperatures average around 27°C. The Mediterranean Sea warms up to about 24°C – perfect for a
beach holiday in Cannes. Most rain falls between October and February. Even in winter, the mercury rarely drops to single digits.
Fresh fish, herbs, olives, and chestnuts
The cuisine of the coast and southern France, from
Provence and the Côte d’Azur, is based on the fresh ingredients of the region – Provencal herbs (herbes de provence), olives and olive oil, plenty of vegetables such as zucchini, artichokes, eggplants, peppers and tomatoes, as well as fish and seafood from the Mediterranean Sea. Famous dishes include the Bouillabaisse from Marseille, made from fine fish, the Salade niçoise from
Nice, truffles from the Luberon, Ratatouille, and à la Sétoise fish soup from Sète. Autumn is the time for chestnuts from Collobrières. The edible chestnuts taste excellent as a side dish with game dishes or turned into ice cream (marrons glaces). And don't forget a glass of regional wine. Southern France has caught up with strong competitors from Bordeaux and Burgundy in recent decades and now focuses on quality. Try wines from the Luberon, the Rhone Valley, or Languedoc-Roussillon. Numerous restaurants right by the beach or in a bay and close to your holiday accommodation or house or apartment await your exploration.
Creative Header for Family Holidays
Cannes has attracted the rich and famous since the 19th century, long before the famous film festival took place. The first nobles came to the south and built vacation homes in Cannes. It's easy to see why – almost eight kilometers of white sandy beaches, palm trees, and the Esterel mountain range with its red porphyry cliffs that rise to the west of Cannes. Numerous beaches are located near your holiday home in Cannes: Gazagnaire Plage, Plage Porto Canto, Plage du Casino, Plage Croisette Boulevard, and Plage du Midi. If you prefer privacy, book a
holiday with a pool in Cannes by the sea and sandy beaches. Boat trips take you to the nearby island group Îles de Lérins. Île Sainte-Marguerite was once the prison island of Cannes. The fortress dates back to the 17th century and was converted into a prison by the Sun King. The "Man in the Iron Mask" spent 11 years behind bars there. The buildings now house one of France's most important maritime museums. Activities such as hiking, surfing, sailing, or swimming can also be enjoyed as a family. The charming medieval district Le Suquet features steep cobblestone streets, food stands, and the Marché Forville. The Forville Market is in the northern part of Cannes' old town, near the harbor basin. A must-visit during your holiday in Cannes! Make a trip to Antibes as well.
Cannes: Strolling between luxury hotels and the old town
The most famous attraction in Cannes is the Boulevard de la Croisette promenade. The two-kilometer-long palm-lined promenade was built in 1850, modeled after the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. From its eastern end, Pointe Croisette, you can enjoy views along the boulevard, past the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the film festival takes place. There are three casinos, numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as luxury hotels. The Cannes cemetery is also worth a visit; it is the largest urban cemetery in France, where many famous personalities, including German writer Klaus Mann, are buried. In the oldest quarter of Cannes, le Suquet, is the Musée de la Castre. The museum, housed in a 12th-century medieval castle, displays collections of paintings from Provence and the Mediterranean region, and musical instruments from around the world. The castle's old defensive tower offers a fantastic panoramic view of Cannes and the surrounding area. Book a comfortable holiday accommodation, a holiday home, one of the villas or an apartment with a terrace and sea view, and experience an unforgettable vacation between sandy beaches and excursion destinations.