What to do in Cannes

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Cannes Harbour showing a marina

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1. Promenade de la Croisette

La Croisette is a gorgeous seaside boulevard lined with palm trees, luxurious hotels and the most fashionable restaurants and bars in the city. This 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) boardwalk is where the big names of the movie industry come to be seen during the Cannes Film Festival.
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La Croisette which includes a hotel

2. Cannes Harbour

Cannes Harbour, or Old Port, sits in the heart of the glamorous city, below the historic old town. Filling its berths are a mixture of sailboats, yachts and super yachts, creating one of the most iconic sights of this part of the French Riviera.
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Cannes Harbour showing a marina

3. Palace of Festivals and Conferences

The Palace of Festivals and Congress Hall is the home of the Cannes Film Festival. This is where many movies are screened and prizes are awarded during the annual spectacular. For the rest of the year, the landmark building hosts a variety of exhibitions and events, including boat shows, ballet performances, concerts and conferences.
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Palace of Festivals and Congress Hall which includes modern architecture

4. Castre Museum

Within the ancient walls of a hilltop medieval castle is the Castre Museum, a fascinating repository of antiquities, primitive art and musical instruments. See masks and votive statues from the Himalayas, 19th-century paintings and Egyptian sarcophagi.
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Castre Museum

5. Cannes City Hall

Wander west of the Boulevard de la Croisette to the enclosed harbor area in central Cannes to find the spectacular Cannes City Hall. The “Hôtel de Ville” is an impressive architectural landmark, one of the most beautiful structures in an already glamorous city.
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On a sightseeing tour of the city’s elegant waterfront, visit the governmental seat of Cannes to admire the building’s elegant symmetry and neoclassical design.

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Cannes City Centre

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cannes City Centre. Make a stop by Mace Beach or Le Croisette Casino Barriere de Cannes while you're exploring the area.

Cannes City Centre
Cannes Old Town which includes heritage architecture

Palais des Festivals - Old Port

Palais des Festivals - Old Port is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cannes Harbour or Mace Beach.

Palais des Festivals - Old Port
Cannes Old Town showing a coastal town

Cannes Old Town

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Sightsee the old quarter of Cannes, where narrow streets are filled with historic buildings and the views of the city and sea are mesmerizing.

Cannes Old Town
Midi Beach featuring dining out

La Croix des Gardes

If you're spending some time in La Croix des Gardes, Midi Beach and Plage Waikiki are top sights worth seeing.

La Croix des Gardes
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Pointe Croisette

Follow the famous La Croisette boulevard from the center of Cannes to this neighborhood where you can join a scuba dive tour, dine near the water and lounge on a beach.

Pointe Croisette
Midi Beach featuring dining out

La Bocca

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

La Bocca is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bocca Beach and Midi Beach.

La Bocca

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