[Latest 2025 Travel Guide] Cannes

🌟 Editor's Guide: Must-See Attractions in Cannes

1️⃣ Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

  • The red carpet staircase at the Cannes Film Festival is a must-see spot.
  • You can visit on weekdays and experience the atmosphere of the international film event.

2️⃣ La Croisette

  • The most famous seaside avenue on the Cote d'Azur, with a total length of about 3 kilometers.
  • Both sides are lined with luxury hotels, luxury brand stores and beach clubs.
  • The editor recommends taking a walk at dusk to watch the sunset, which is super romantic 🌅.

3️⃣ Old Town (Le Suquet)

  • Located on a small hill, it is the oldest district in Cannes.
  • The cobblestone roads, colorful houses and Mediterranean style are full of charm.
  • Climb up the Castle Hill (Castre Museum) and overlook the entire port and coastline.

4️⃣ Vieux Port

  • The area is full of luxury yachts 🚤, as well as fishing boats, creating a sharp contrast in style.
  • It is a great place to experience the rich atmosphere of Cannes.

5️⃣ Île Sainte-Marguerite

  • It takes about 15 minutes by boat from the port.
  • The famous attraction is Fort Royal, and there is also a nature reserve suitable for hiking and picnics.

6️⃣ Forville Market (Marché Forville)

  • The traditional market is the favorite of locals🥖🧀🍅.
  • There are fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, cheese, olives, etc., where you can experience the most authentic Cannes life.

🍴 Editor's Recommendation: Must-Try Food in Cannes

Mediterranean cuisine

  1. Ratatouille 🥦🍆

    • Vegetable dishes stewed with eggplant, cucumber and bell pepper are fresh and healthy.
  2. Salad Niçoise 🥗🐟

    • Tuna, olives, eggs, and vegetables make this a classic refreshing salad from southern France.
  3. Bouillabaisse 🐟🍲

    • The Southern French seafood soup has a rich flavor and is recommended to be tried in an authentic French restaurant.
  4. Fresh seafood platter (Plateau de fruits de mer) 🦞🦪

    • Cannes is close to the sea, so there is no shortage of fresh oysters, lobsters, and crabs.
  5. French crepes (Crêpe) 🥞

    • There are both sweet and savory flavors, and they are very common in street stalls and restaurants.

🍷Drink recommendations :

  • Provence Rosé (Rosé de Provence) is refreshing and easy to drink, perfect with seafood.

🚆 Editor's Transportation Tips: Click to Go & Click to Go Within the City

Go to Cannes

  • Paris → Cannes 🚄
    • The TGV high-speed train takes about 5 hours.
  • Nice Airport → Cannes 🚍
    • The bus journey is approximately 1 hour; the train journey is approximately 40 minutes.
  • Monaco/Saint Tropez 🚤
    • There are direct ferries and yachts, and the sea scenery is particularly beautiful.

City transportation

  1. Walking 🚶♀️
    • The seaside avenue and the old town are both suitable for slow walking.
  2. Palm Bus 🚌
    • It covers the city center and surrounding areas, and a one-way ticket costs about €1.5.
  3. Ferry 🚤
    • It is very convenient to take a boat from the old port to the small island on the other side.

📝 Editor's Summary

Cannes is a city of luxury and Mediterranean charm .

  • Attractions include the red-carpeted Festival Palace, the romantic old town, sunny beaches and outlying island adventures.
  • In terms of food, seafood platters, Provençal cuisine, and rosé wine are all representative of the southern French flavors.
  • In terms of transportation, it is close to Nice and Monaco, making it an ideal base for exploring the Cote d'Azur.

I think Cannes is not only a stage for star movies, but also a holiday paradise suitable for enjoying the sun and slow living 🌞🍷🏖.

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