Katharine's Guidebook to Cannes
Sightseeing
Take a boat to the beautiful Ile Sainte Marguerite, have a picnic, walk around the rural island, swim in the crystal clear water and take a snorkel and mask to discover the underwater statues:
https://www.trans-cote-azur.com/depart-cannes/iles-de-lerins-ste-marguerite-bateau-traverse-excursion/
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Lérins Islands
Take a boat to the beautiful Ile Sainte Marguerite, have a picnic, walk around the rural island, swim in the crystal clear water and take a snorkel and mask to discover the underwater statues:
https://www.trans-cote-azur.com/depart-cannes/iles-de-lerins-ste-marguerite-bateau-traverse-excursion/
A great way to explore Cannes is by e-bike in order to see the sights, learn about some of the town’s most iconic landmarks and enjoy stunning views from La Californie.
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Yourent-Cannes
22 Quai Saint-PierreA great way to explore Cannes is by e-bike in order to see the sights, learn about some of the town’s most iconic landmarks and enjoy stunning views from La Californie.
Rent a boat with or without a skipper to enjoy the magnificent coastline off Cannes:
https://www.samboat.com/boat-rental/cannes
SamBoat | Location Bateau Saint Tropez
Rent a boat with or without a skipper to enjoy the magnificent coastline off Cannes:
https://www.samboat.com/boat-rental/cannes
Pop into the tourist office located in the Palais des Festival to check out what special events are on during your stay in Cannes (fireworks, live concerts, festivals, shows, etc) and for all the top tips on what to do in and around the area. A list of events in Cannes can be found here:
https://en.palaisdesfestivals.com/tous-les-evenements-palais
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Office du Tourisme de Cannes
1 Bd de la CroisettePop into the tourist office located in the Palais des Festival to check out what special events are on during your stay in Cannes (fireworks, live concerts, festivals, shows, etc) and for all the top tips on what to do in and around the area. A list of events in Cannes can be found here:
https://en.palaisdesfestivals.com/tous-les-evenements-palais
There are lots of things that you can do in Cannes by foot from the apartment. Some of the most popular places in Cannes to explore can be found here:
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-cannes-france/
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/20-unmissable-attractions-in-cannes/
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Cannes
There are lots of things that you can do in Cannes by foot from the apartment. Some of the most popular places in Cannes to explore can be found here:
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-cannes-france/
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/20-unmissable-attractions-in-cannes/
There are so many fabulous towns to explore around Cannes. One of the best ways to get around is by train and the station (Gare in French) is just a few minutes walk from the apartment. The coastal ride to towns like Antibes (10 mins), Nice (40 mins) and Monaco (1 hr) is stunning! In just over 1 and a half hours, trains run directly to Ventimiglia (Italy) where you can visit their Friday morning markets and sample some of the best pizza, pasta and gelato! Or you could go inland to a typical hill perched, Provençal town called Grasse (20 mins) which is known as the world capital of perfumery. Here you can visit some of their perfume factories such as Fragonard, Gallimard and Molinard.
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Gare SNCF de Cannes station
4 Pl. de la GareThere are so many fabulous towns to explore around Cannes. One of the best ways to get around is by train and the station (Gare in French) is just a few minutes walk from the apartment. The coastal ride to towns like Antibes (10 mins), Nice (40 mins) and Monaco (1 hr) is stunning! In just over 1 and a half hours, trains run directly to Ventimiglia (Italy) where you can visit their Friday morning markets and sample some of the best pizza, pasta and gelato! Or you could go inland to a typical hill perched, Provençal town called Grasse (20 mins) which is known as the world capital of perfumery. Here you can visit some of their perfume factories such as Fragonard, Gallimard and Molinard.
For a bit of fun and sport whilst in the sea, rent a kayak or paddle board for an hour or half a day from La Pointe Croisette.
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Cannes Stand Up Paddle rental - Kayak Evasion
5 Pl. Franklin RooseveltFor a bit of fun and sport whilst in the sea, rent a kayak or paddle board for an hour or half a day from La Pointe Croisette.
Food scene
Mido
5 Rue FlorianGreat for an upmarket Asian/Japanese meal in a lovely setting.
The best pizzas in town! No reservations needed but it is so popular, there could be queues during the height of the tourist season!
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La Pizza Cresci
3 Quai Saint-PierreThe best pizzas in town! No reservations needed but it is so popular, there could be queues during the height of the tourist season!
A lively (but pricey) restaurant along the Croisette with stunning views over the Mediterranean. Especially during the summer months, book well in advance!
NB: There are 2 Môme restaurants in Cannes (be careful to book the right one!). La Môme Plage is the best restaurant during warm summer days/evenings and La Môme on Rue Florian is great for the rest of the year.
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La Môme Plage
Boulevard de la CroisetteA lively (but pricey) restaurant along the Croisette with stunning views over the Mediterranean. Especially during the summer months, book well in advance!
NB: There are 2 Môme restaurants in Cannes (be careful to book the right one!). La Môme Plage is the best restaurant during warm summer days/evenings and La Môme on Rue Florian is great for the rest of the year.
This is a fine dining (but affordable!), cozy restaurant near Le Marché Forville, serving French food (we always go for the menu (2 or 3 courses) . Reservations are recommended. Most tables are inside but they do have some outside as well.
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Le Bistrot Gourmand
10 Rue du Dr Pierre GazagnaireThis is a fine dining (but affordable!), cozy restaurant near Le Marché Forville, serving French food (we always go for the menu (2 or 3 courses) . Reservations are recommended. Most tables are inside but they do have some outside as well.
This is one of our kid’s favourite restaurants! It has a large selection of dishes to suit all tastes and an outdoor seating area.
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New-York New-York
1 All. de la Liberté Charles de GaulleThis is one of our kid’s favourite restaurants! It has a large selection of dishes to suit all tastes and an outdoor seating area.
Astoux et Brun has been serving seafood and fresh fish in Cannes since 1953. They open for lunch and dinner but you can buy fresh seafood from their shop throughout the day. They’re popular in Cannes for fresh fish (sea bass or salmon, for example), prawns and oysters. They have menus in English, Italian and German as well as an outdoor terrace. To find out the dish of the day, check their Facebook page. The atmosphere here is modern but traditional with friendly service and great wine.
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Astoux et Brun
27 Rue Félix FaureAstoux et Brun has been serving seafood and fresh fish in Cannes since 1953. They open for lunch and dinner but you can buy fresh seafood from their shop throughout the day. They’re popular in Cannes for fresh fish (sea bass or salmon, for example), prawns and oysters. They have menus in English, Italian and German as well as an outdoor terrace. To find out the dish of the day, check their Facebook page. The atmosphere here is modern but traditional with friendly service and great wine.
This small restaurant is tucked away near the old port in Cannes and serves tasty, orignal combinations of small dishes to share (or not!). Vegetarian and Vegan dishes are available. Reservations are a must!
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Le Pompon
4 Rue Emile NégrinThis small restaurant is tucked away near the old port in Cannes and serves tasty, orignal combinations of small dishes to share (or not!). Vegetarian and Vegan dishes are available. Reservations are a must!
This tapas restaurant has friendly staff, delicious food and wine and is great for sharing dishes. The small restaurant is off the Rue d’Antibes and reservations are highly recommended, especially if you want to sit outside.
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Le BAO (Bouche à Oreille)
7 Rue des GabresThis tapas restaurant has friendly staff, delicious food and wine and is great for sharing dishes. The small restaurant is off the Rue d’Antibes and reservations are highly recommended, especially if you want to sit outside.
If you are looking for a restaurant/club to dance the evenings away, then look no further!
Bâoli Cannes is 3 locations merged into a single place:
A restaurant awarded Maître Restaurateur that combines Mediterranean and Asian flavours with the talented mastership Chef, Rémi Solaz.
A tropical-style rooftop with a breathtaking view on the Bay of Cannes.
A club known on the international scene as the hotspot of wild nights on the French Riviera.
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Le Baoli
1 Boulevard de la CroisetteIf you are looking for a restaurant/club to dance the evenings away, then look no further!
Bâoli Cannes is 3 locations merged into a single place:
A restaurant awarded Maître Restaurateur that combines Mediterranean and Asian flavours with the talented mastership Chef, Rémi Solaz.
A tropical-style rooftop with a breathtaking view on the Bay of Cannes.
A club known on the international scene as the hotspot of wild nights on the French Riviera.
We love the poke bowls from here which you can custom make, adding your favourite ingredients (vegan and vegetarian options available). The large bowl is not only filling but delicious and fairly cheap for Cannes (roughly 14 euros). You can even order your bowls online.
POKE MAMA CANNES
4 Rue Hélène VaglianoWe love the poke bowls from here which you can custom make, adding your favourite ingredients (vegan and vegetarian options available). The large bowl is not only filling but delicious and fairly cheap for Cannes (roughly 14 euros). You can even order your bowls online.
Bobo bistro
21 Rue du Commandant AndréCome here if you want fresh food with great flavours!
Situated on one of the nicest pedestrian streets in Cannes (rue Hoche), this chic restaurant has a varied menu and serves tasty food.
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Le grain de sel
25 Rue HocheSituated on one of the nicest pedestrian streets in Cannes (rue Hoche), this chic restaurant has a varied menu and serves tasty food.
This place has a nice, outdoor seating area in the warmer months and serves a range of tasty French and Asian food. It overlooks a square which is great for people watching too!
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Zoa Bar
2 Pl. du Général de GaulleThis place has a nice, outdoor seating area in the warmer months and serves a range of tasty French and Asian food. It overlooks a square which is great for people watching too!
Tipps für Reisende
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Trains are the easiest way to visit coastal towns
Towns along the coast such as Antibes, Nice, Menton, Monaco and even Ventimiglia in Italy, are best to travel to by train, which is a 3 minute walk from our apartment.
If you want to visit inland medieval villages, then a car is recommended and these are the towns/villages you don't want to miss: Grasse, Mougins Vieux Village, Saint Paul de Vence and Eze.
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To visit Saint Tropez, don't drive there in the high season!
If you want to go to Saint Tropez, the best way to get there from Cannes is by boat as the roads are very busy, especially during the summer months! More information on the times and price of the boat can be found on the website trans cote azur depart Cannes bateau saint tropez (sorry Airbnb stopped me from putting a link in)
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Why not hire a boat for a day!
Use the app Click&Boat to hire a boat for a day with or without a skipper to visit the Ile de Lerins or other coastal towns. Remember to reserve in advance not to be disappointed.
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Wine Tasting Tours from Cannes
Discover the wines, the vineyards and the winemakers and their distinct 'Art de Vivre'. This is a wine tour that will fill your senses, and where you’ll learn all about what goes in to making great wine in Provence.
Highlights :
+Total immersion into the world of Provence and its wines
+Three different vineyards, each with its own distinct character
+Great photo opportunities in the landscapes of Provence
+Tasting of Reds, Whites and Rosés at each vineyard, plus a few little surprises…
Check out Azur Wine Tours (Erwan and Peter) or ask your host for more details