Cannes, a sun-drenched city on the French Riviera, is mostly famous for its annual film festival. This lively coastal city on the French Mediterranean is the ideal place for sun bathing, entertainment and practicing water sports. As for places of historical interest, the city has an interesting old quarter, a traditional monastery and a large number of venues for plays about local history. Cannes is located at the foot of the Marine Alps, offering visitors the opportunity to take panoramic tours while trekking or cycling.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- International Film Festival
- La Croisette Boulevard
- St. Margaret Island
- La Italianata Leonor Louise de Lord Brougham Villa
- La Castree Museum
- St. Honorat Island
- Cannes Villas
General Information
Altitude: 260 masl
Surface Area: 19 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
The best way to arrive is to fly to Nice Airport, located 30 kilometers north east of Cannes, and take a train from there.
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