CANNES
Cannes is situated 26 km from Nice and it takes about 45 minutes by car (but not so easy to park) or 30 min by train.
The city has about 75.000 inhabitants. It’s most famous for the International Film Festival every year in May, Boulevard de la Croisette and its private beaches, luxury boutiques and hotels.
Nice Events
International Cannes Film Festival
Palais des Festivals
Takes place 13 – 24 mai 2025
Bonnard Museum
16 Boulevard Sadi Carnot, Le Cannet
Painter of Emotion
The museum’s collections invite you to explore the rich and sensitive universe of Pierre Bonnard, celebrating the beauty of the world through his artistic vision.
Until June 8, 2025
Palais des festivals
1, boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
Le Palais des festival organises all year around different cultural and professional events such as ballet, theater, exhibitions and congresses.
See the program
Regates Royales Cannes
Le Vieux Port Cannes
The yearly royal regatta takes place
22-27 September 2025
Marathon Nice-Cannes
Boulevard d de la Croisette, Cannes
Departure at Promenade des Anglais in Nice and the Finish line at the Croisette in Cannes
Sunday 9 November
Regates Royales Cannes
Le Vieux Port Cannes
The yearly royal regatta takes place
22-27 September 2025
La Malmaison
47 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Luxe, Calme et Volupte is a journey through paintings in the South of France from impressionism to the Present.
Until 20 April
Nice Restaurants
La Môme
6, rue Florian, Cannes
La Môme Cannes is a hidden gem just steps from the Croisette!
This stylish spot, inspired by a nightclub ambiance, serves premium Mediterranean cuisine in a small alleyway.
The dishes are delicious although quite expensive.
It’s beautifully designed with a nice and vibrant atmosphere.
I like – nice, trendy restaurant
Le Moure rouge
84 Bd Eugène Gazagnaire, Cannes
Le Moure Rouge is nicely situated on the east side of Cannes, at Beach Gazagnaire which is much calmer than the Croisette.
It’s open all year around. They have good Mediterranean food and very nice staff.
I like – the very nice situation
L’Affable
5 Rue la Fontaine, Cannes
This restaurant has a cozy ambiance, the staff is super fun and even enjoy being photographed.
The menu was priced at 55€, totally worth it for the quality and presentation. The food is fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious.
The chef/owner personally came to our table.
I like – funny and happy staff
Le Vesuvio
68 Boulevard d de la Croisette, Cannes
Le Vesuvio is not a simple pizzeria but a delicious Italian restaurant.
It’s a famous address in Cannes since 1969.
The decoration is kitschy but fits very well.
You feel immediately welcome by the very nice staff (who have been there forever).
It’s situated at the Croisette and open every day all day.
I like – the very thin truffle pizza
Astoux et Brun
27 Rue Félix Faure, Cannes
A very nice fish and seafood restaurant, serving well prepared and delicious food.
It’s always very busy and popular and it’s not possible to reserve a table, so either you have to be there early or be prepared to queue. The house offers some small shells with aioli as a starter.
The ambiance is nice even if it is always busy, the staff is in a good mood, the price is affordable.
I like – always a nice experience
Byron
49 Rue Félix Faure, Cannes
A nice pub at the pedestrian street of Cannes in front of the Vieux Port. They have a generous terrasse for a drink in the late afternoon sun. A large choice of drinks at affordable prices.
I like – perfect for an AW with friends
Le Caveau 30
45 Rue Félix Faure, Cannes
This luxurious brasserie from the 1930’s is an institution in Cannes.
The food is of high quality and the service is professional.
The ambiance is warm and nice and many Cannes residents come here on a regular basis.
I like – the view by the window from the 1st floor
Da Laura
9 Rue Du Vingt-Quatre Août, Cannes
A very popular Italian restaurant on a pedestrian street close to the railway station. It is very popular and always busy.
The interieur is not very big, but it is worth a visit because of its spectacular decoration.
The food is well cooked and delicious, the staff and the service is good, even though it is a little slow sometimes. Affordable prices.
I like – the kitchy decoration inside
Bijou Plage
Square Verdun, Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Situated at the extreme east of La Croisette on a small and calm beach far away from the tourist beaches.
It’s a charming place both on the terrasse and inside with a chic and relaxed ambiance. They serve French bistrot food of the season. The staff is nice and the service good. It’s a little bit expensive but of course you pay for the view.
I like – a popular address by the locals
Le Voilier
61 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
This is another very popular restaurant by the locals, situated in the middle of La Croisette with a nice view over the sea.
They serve Mediterranean food based on fresh seasonal ingredients to affordable prices.
I like – the location at La Croisette
Le Voilier
61 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
This is another very popular restaurant by the locals, situated in the middle of La Croisette with a nice view over the sea.
They serve Mediterranean food based on fresh seasonal ingredients to affordable prices.
I like – the location at La Croisette
Le Voilier
61 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
This is another very popular restaurant by the locals, situated in the middle of La Croisette with a nice view over the sea.
They serve Mediterranean food based on fresh seasonal ingredients to affordable prices.
I like – the location at La Croisette
Nice visits
The Palais des Festivals
1 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
The Palais des Festivals is located at the top of Blvd. de la Croisette. The venue proper has an overall area of 35,000 square metres, primarily for exhibitions, as well as numerous rooms plus an additional 18 auditoriums.
It is the venue for the annual international Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes).
Ile Saint Honorat
Boat from Vieux Port in Cannes.
Ile St. Honorat outside Cannes is a small, beautiful island owned and managed by the Monks.
They propose guided tours showing you around on the island and explaining the life of the Monks and the cultivation of wine and olive oil.
There is a good restaurant on the island open from April to October and a shop selling the local wine, olive oil and other souvenirs.
A great day at sea
We met in the harbor close to the Festival Palace at 11 am. Lionel from No-Mad picked us up in his sailing boat.
At the west side of Ile Saint-Honorat we could anchor in shelter. On the way we got a nice view of Cannes.
We spent the day sunbathing on the boat, relaxing in a hammock or taking a swim. We had brought a lunch picnic including some rosé wine. Lionel was very patient with the 10 ladies and he told us stories from his life in the french marine, traveling all over the world.
About 5 pm we started to go back to Cannes.
The whole day cost 300 euros, so 30 euros per person. It was really a wonderful day.