The festival capital boasts around eight kilometers of sandy beaches, most of which are private. For example, access to the best beach in Cannes, “Martinez,” will cost you 28 EUR. Public beaches, such as “Macé” (Plage Macé) located next to the Palais des Festivals, are free to enter. However, a sunbed and umbrella will set you back about 20 EUR per day each.
If you visit in May, you’ll find a giant screen set up right on the beach. Some films from the Cannes Film Festival are screened there free of charge for both visitors and locals.
The nightlife in Cannes is just as lively, if not more so, than the daytime. From 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., the “Palm Beach” Casino and “Le Casino Croisette” are open. At the latter, be sure to check the rules before placing a bet — they differ from the usual ones. Without a passport, you won’t even be allowed in. Gambling establishments in France are required to verify the identity of their visitors.
