Cannes

The film festival, the millionaires, the jet-setters…

Cannes’ sandy beaches, 300 days of fine weather a year and superb location close to Nice, Monaco and Saint Tropez attract thousands of tourists each year from all over the world.

Cannes is surely the Croisette, one of the most celebrated promenades in the world. With its flower-filled gardens, towering palm trees and luxury boutiques, it follow the sweep of the bay.

Cannes is the famous Palais des Festivals which rolls out its red carpet each year to welcome major international film stars.

Finally it is also a human-sized city accessible to all, offering restaurants and bars at affordable prices, shopping streets, public beaches, free concerts and many curiosities to discover!

Localization

Carte schématique de Cannes et la Côte d'Azur

Practical information

Getting around Cannes

The best way to discover Cannes is on foot or by bike or scooter. During the day a regular bus service stops all over town (10 €uros a week). In the evening there are plenty of taxis – and reduced fares for students.

Distances :

Cannes is one hour from Monaco, 45 minutes from Nice and 45 minutes from Saint Tropez.
It’s near Paris, 80 minutes by plane and four and a half hours by high-speed train.
It’s easy to get to from all over the world, Seven hours by plane from New York, Two hours by plane from European capital cities.

A few facts and figures

Average temperatures :

Winter 8-12 °C (46-54 °F)
Spring 14-18 °C (57-64 °F)
Summer 25-35 °C (77-96 °F)
Fall 15-23 °C (59-73 °)

Average prices :

3 € for an espresso
5 € for a sandwich
15 € for the dish of the day (main course)
9 € or a cinema ticket