May and September bring warm weather; festival dates dramatically change prices and availability.
🇫🇷 Travel guide
Cannes — essential places
Cannes is more than the red carpet: Le Suquet, La Croisette and the Lérins Islands make a balanced two-day stay.
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The station is central; trains serve the coast and regular ferries run to the islands.
Centre is easiest without a car, Le Suquet suits old-town atmosphere, and Palm Beach is quieter by the sea.
Essential places
La Croisette
Place La Croisette in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Le Suquet
Place Le Suquet in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Palais des Festivals
Place Palais des Festivals in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Lérins Islands
Place Lérins Islands in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Where to stay
- Centre
- Le Suquet
- Palm Beach
Centre is easiest without a car, Le Suquet suits old-town atmosphere, and Palm Beach is quieter by the sea.
Day trips
- Antibes
- Grasse
- Saint-Tropez
The station is central; trains serve the coast and regular ferries run to the islands.
Practical tips
- ✓ Check the festival calendar before booking
- ✓ Carry water and sun protection to the islands
- ✓ Allow for summer traffic to Saint-Tropez
Nearby experiences
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Eiffel Tower elevator to the second floor and summit access
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How many days do you need in Cannes?+
Cannes is more than the red carpet: Le Suquet, La Croisette and the Lérins Islands make a balanced two-day stay.
Getting around+
The station is central; trains serve the coast and regular ferries run to the islands.
When to visit+
May and September bring warm weather; festival dates dramatically change prices and availability.