Must SeeFree
La Croisette
Croisette
The famous seafront boulevard of grand hotels, boutiques and private beaches.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Beach lovers
Open-air; always accessible
Cannes
9 places, 6 of them free. Red carpets, sandy beaches and a hilltop old town on the Croisette.
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Hidden GemsFree
Le Suquet Old Town
Le Suquet
A hilltop old quarter of narrow lanes leading to a tower with views over the bay.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open-air; tower and museum daily
Must SeeFree
Palais des Festivals
Croisette
The film festival’s home, with the red-carpet steps you can climb for a photo.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Culture lovers
Open-air steps; interior only during events
Day Trips~£18
Lérins Islands Boat Trip
Lérins Islands
A short ferry to two car-free islands, with a fort prison, a monastery and quiet coves.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Ferries run daily; more frequent in summer
Shopping & MarketsFree
Marché Forville
Le Suquet
A covered market of flowers, fish and Provençal produce below the old town.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Tuesday–Sunday mornings
BeachesFree
Plage du Midi
Midi
A long public beach west of the port, quieter and cheaper than the Croisette.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open access; lifeguards in season
Day Trips~£8
Antibes Day Trip
Antibes (12 km)
A walled port town with a market, Picasso Museum and a walk around the cape.
- Suggested time: Full day
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Trains run frequently from Cannes
Day Trips~£12
Grasse Perfume Day Trip
Grasse (20 km)
The perfume capital of the world, with factories offering free tours and workshops.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers · Food lovers
Bus from Cannes; factories open most days
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