Guide to Cannes
Virtual tour of Cannes
This city owes its popularity and rather high prices mainly to the annual film festival. However, the rest of the time there are enough celebrities of different sizes. Expensive yachts in the harbor, fashionable boutiques, elite restaurants and snow-white beaches are waiting for you in the festival capital!
The Croisette is a favorite place for residents and guests of Cannes. Here is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès with its world-famous staircase and avenue of stars, where celebrities leave their palm prints. If you want quiet, head to the island of St. Honoré, which belongs to a monastic order. For 1600 years there has been an abbey here (today it is home to about 30 monks), where a secret recipe is used to produce the liqueur "Lerina".
Saint-Marguerite is another interesting island not far from Cannes. In the XVII century the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned in Fort Royal. It is now the Museum of the Sea, but the cell of the famous prisoner has been preserved in its original state. The island has a Sailing and Scuba Diving Center where you can learn how to scuba dive.
Photos of Cannes
Tours to Cannes
Kannes is, of course, a very popular city. It's hard to count on cheap vacation options. After all, Cannes is home to famous film festivals and it's easier than anywhere else to meet an international star. This attracts guests, which means that tours here are organized with a good markup, not to mention the services on the spot.
By the way, despite the high cost of hotel rooms, price tags in restaurants, you can find inexpensive entertainment. What's more, access to many festivals is even free.
The average price for the best tours to Cannes ranges from 500-700 EUR, especially when it comes to traveling to a specific festival. But apart from that, the city offers opportunities for beach relaxation and walking.
That's why you can book a trip to Cannes outside the festival season. If you just want to see Cannes, come here in winter or early spring. What's more, at this time hot trips can cost as little as 350-500 EUR.
Be sure to check out the old quarters of the Suquet district, sit in the cafes on the seafront, and stroll the streets of the center. There's also a medieval castle, St. Anne's Chapel and many other sights.
It's possible to find hot tours in high season, too, but you don't need any special luck, just keep an eye out for updates and look for what suits you. Although Cannes is a small town, it's rich in surprises and secrets, so it's best to find a guide who will guide you through all its nooks and crannies.
Interesting places in Cannes
Sightseeing You can see the sights of Cannes on your own - it's a small city and all the interesting routes are described on travel forums. If you're pressed for time, it's worth booking a excursion in English. Shopping in Cannes is best is best planned for early April, when many stores are having a sale. sales. And the nightlife is buzzing in the many clubs frequented by showbiz stars. the world's biggest showbiz stars!
Flight ticket prices
Since the airport in Cannes does not operate regular flights, you will need to fly into Nice. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport receives flights from various European cities, including London, Warsaw, Paris, and Barcelona. Airlines such as easyJet, British Airways, Wizz Air, and Air France offer direct flights on these routes. For example, easyJet and British Airways operate direct flights from London to Nice, while Wizz Air does so from Warsaw.
Airfare prices depend on the city of departure, season, and booking time. For instance, tickets from London to Nice may cost from 40 euros, from Warsaw — from 50 euros, from Paris — from 60 euros, and from Barcelona — from 70 euros. It is recommended to compare offers from different airlines and book tickets in advance to secure the best prices.
The best hotels in Cannes
The highest prices in Cannes hotels are from May to September, while the rest of the time you can rent a room for about half the price. The most affordable accommodation (a room in a hostel) costs 20-30 EUR per day per person. A room in a 4* hotel will cost you from 160 to 250 EUR, for staying in a 5* hotel prepare to pay at least 300 EUR per day. If you plan to visit the city during the film festival, start looking for accommodation in December-January, as inexpensive options are sold out first.
Travel budget
If you are planning to visit Cannes during the film festival but have a limited budget, you should start planning your trip as early as possible. Inexpensive accommodation in the city is scarce and always booked first, so it's worth choosing and paying for a hotel in winter. Many airlines also encourage those who buy tickets in advance with nice discounts. It is worth studying travel forums and writing down the names of cafes where you can eat delicious and affordable food, as well as museums with free admission.
| The budget for a trip to Cannes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | from 165 EUR | Accommodation | from 20 EUR per day |
| Average check in a restaurant | from 25 EUR | Transportation fare | from 2 EUR |
| Excursion | from 50 EUR | ||
| Total: about 600 EUR for four days | |||
Cannes Airport
Cannes Mandelieu Airport serves private flights. The nearest airport that receives regular and charter flights is Aeroport Nice Cote d'Azur , located 7 km from the center of Nice and 22 km from Cannes. It is the third in France in terms of passenger traffic.
Transfer to Cannes from the airport
You can go straight from the airport to Cannes without going into Nice - shuttle buses leave from the terminals every half hour to an hour. A quicker option is to take the train to Cannes at the nearby Gare de Nice-Saint-Augustin train station.
Public transportation in Cannes
Besides cabs, Cannes has only buses and trains running along the coast. The terminus of all the city's bus routes are at l'Hotel de Ville and Cornut-Gentille. One trip costs 2 EUR and there are various passes available.