Cannes
Headlight city of the Riviera, canes is the rival of Monte Carlo. If the Principality has its Grand Prix of Formula 1, Cannes has its International Festival of Film which decrees the prestigious Palme d'Or. The 2 events proceed besides more or less at the same period…
One is immediately delighted by the atmosphere of luxury, sometimes quiet, sometimes exuberant which reigns on the mythical avenue of the Croisette, the principal artery of Cannes where is installed the Palate of the Festivals, the Carlton and Martinez hotels, but also fashion shops and trendy restaurants of the city.
City of the luxury, Cannes has a very pretty marina whith a capacity of reception of 600 places for boats measuring up to 86 meters, the port Pierre Canto. The port located vis-a-vis the centre town enables you in a few minutes, to make your shopping, go to the restaurant, or discover the old city and its ancient lanes.
For your shopping, useless to go very far: The most beautiful shops of clothing, leather working, jewelleries or perfumeries are concentrated between the Hoche street, street of Antibes, street Meynadier and of course, inevitable Croisette.
Cannes is also the city of the gastronomy, of Provence with its seafood, its olive oil or its grasses of Provence, or international with specialities come from all countries of the world.
Lodging at canes: From September to April, the tourist office and the Palate of the congresses propose very attractive fixed prices to offer you to discover during a weekend, the cultural life of Cannes at astonishing rates!
Of course, Cannes is above all, the city of the de luxe hotels (the Croisette in account with terraces and balconies turned to the sea). Among those, we will quote the Martinez hotel, establishment of 412 rooms and suites. The most complete range of services is proposed there for a stay associating luxury, comfort and leisures. On the spot the customers have a spa and a splendid swimming pool bordered with palm trees. Its private beach proposes water skiing, upward parachute or quite simply idleness under a parasol.
Address Marinez hotel: 73, the Croisette 06400 Cannes France. Tel.: +33 (0) 4 92 98 73 00.
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The city has also 18 hotels classified 4 seasons and a hundred of other establishments from 3 seasons up to the not classified establishment.
There exist many other possibilities of lodging: Residences of tourism, residences hotel, villas, apartments, camp-sites or guest houses. However, even if the rental offer is important, in certain periods of the year, Festival of Film, school vacations, July and August, it is preferable to book a long time in advance to profit from the best establishments at the best price.
To find villa for rent close to canes, he is advised to contact the local real estate agents.
Camp-site in Cannes: Bellevue, campsite close to the beach of Cannes, is perfectly appropriate to customers young and attracted by the night life. The establishment open from April to September, has 200 places for tents and caravans.
Cannes counts about 7 kilometers of sand beaches. The public beaches of La Bocca and Mourre Rouge frame the private beaches of the Croisette. All activities of beaches and water sports (surfing, windsurf, jet-ski…) are practised.
The Yacht Club of canes has a nautical center for the practice of the veil and deep-sea diving.
Around canes, it is possible to play golf, polo, horsemanship or tennis.
The Islands of Lerins face Cannes, and the small local maritime companies organize daily shuttles to visit Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat which shelters the abbey of lerins.
Many events take place throughout the year in Cannes:
- In January, MIDEM, the appointment of the professionals of music.
- In April or May, International festival of Film. The 2010 edition will occur from May the 12th to May the 23th with Tim Burton as president.
- In June, International Jumping of canes.
- In July, Musical Nights of Suquet.
- In August, Festival of Russian Art.
- In September, International festival of Yachting, where the last tendencies of the Yachting are presented.
For any information about the city of Cannes, address tourist office: 1, the Croisette - BP 272,06400 Cannes.
To exactly choose its season in Provence the Alps Riviera
August and July is traditionally the months of crowd in the
seaside resorts of the Riviera, but also the period at the end
of December at the beginning of January and holidays of February for
the holidays in the winter sports resorts of the Alps.
September and June constitute the mid season.
Lastly, the pensioners will appreciate to leave on holiday in March, April, May, October or November in the south of France to be given a soft climate and better tariffs from seasonal hiring.
