Guidebook for Cannes
Food Scene
it is a 30 second walk away and has amazing food for a reasonable price.
29 locals recommend
Bistro Les Canailles
12 Rue Jean Daumasit is a 30 second walk away and has amazing food for a reasonable price.
Sightseeing
it was one of Picasso's homes, now full of ceramics and art - but not as touristy as St Paul de Vence or Mougins old town.
62 locals recommend
Vallauris
it was one of Picasso's homes, now full of ceramics and art - but not as touristy as St Paul de Vence or Mougins old town.
fabulous restaurants, beautiful beaches and also the wonderful picasso museum
558 locals recommend
Antibes
fabulous restaurants, beautiful beaches and also the wonderful picasso museum
Don't miss the perfume factory tours in Grasse, these are free and excellent . My favourite is the House of Molinard , but Fragonard is also great. Grasse is an easy bus ride away .
389 locals recommend
Grasse
Don't miss the perfume factory tours in Grasse, these are free and excellent . My favourite is the House of Molinard , but Fragonard is also great. Grasse is an easy bus ride away .
Parks & Nature
Eco Parc Mougins
772 Chem. de Font de Curraultfabulous views, great open space
Peace and calm is a great antidote to the vibrancy of Cannes. Both islands are worth visiting. Take a picnic and your swimming clothes for a great day out. Easiest access is via the ferry accessed from the old port.
520 locals recommend
Lérins Islands
Peace and calm is a great antidote to the vibrancy of Cannes. Both islands are worth visiting. Take a picnic and your swimming clothes for a great day out. Easiest access is via the ferry accessed from the old port.
Shopping
full of quirky shops, deli s and the wonderful Forville Market at the Suquet end of the road. ( NB market is closes about 2pm day and all day don Mondays)
144 locals recommend
Rue Meynadier
Rue Meynadierfull of quirky shops, deli s and the wonderful Forville Market at the Suquet end of the road. ( NB market is closes about 2pm day and all day don Mondays)
Essentials
is located just behind the apartment building on the opposite side of the Voie Rapide/Boulevard D'Alsace. Good large supermarket which stocks most things.
232 locals recommend
Casino supermarché
Avenue Nicolas Ausselis located just behind the apartment building on the opposite side of the Voie Rapide/Boulevard D'Alsace. Good large supermarket which stocks most things.
Getting Around
in addition to the frequent and reliable train service, the Gare is also the starting point for many local buses - excellent, cheap service - check at the tourist office for bus routes.
347 locals recommend
Gare SNCF de Cannes station
4 Pl. de la Garein addition to the frequent and reliable train service, the Gare is also the starting point for many local buses - excellent, cheap service - check at the tourist office for bus routes.
Everything Else
The town is beautiful. Try visiting on a Friday parking is free and the town turns into an open air market - fabulous
218 locals recommend
Valbonne
The town is beautiful. Try visiting on a Friday parking is free and the town turns into an open air market - fabulous