Cannes
Tourism : discover Cannes
Le Suquet, Forville market, Lérins islands, old port and more
Dare to get lost in the alleys of the historic district of Cannes, walk the cobbled streets and narrow stairs, admire the colorful and flowery facades of the small houses of Suquet. You will discover many typical restaurants, with the Provençal style. In the Forville market, we stroll there, discovering local products. The Cannois meet there on Sundays over a glass of wine often accompanied by a cheese platter. You can taste regional products. There is a real mixture of smells and colors. Built in 1838, the old port is a must-see site of the Cannes landscape. The Lérins islands (archipelago composed of five islands) contain an exceptional natural and cultural heritage. Perfect place for a getaway in the countryside.-
International Pyrotechnic Art Festival
Since 1979, Cannes has hosted the International Pyrotechnic Art Festival which takes place once a year. This year, it will take place from 14 July to 24 August. The opportunity to admire the most beautiful fireworks. Due the Covid-19 health crisis, and exceptionally, the competition will be strictly national in 2021. Six French artificers will compete for the famous Vestale d’argent, which is awarded every year. The theme will be cinema. As for the Golden Vestale, it only comes into play every 4 years. The next one will take place in 2023. Cancelled in 2020, the last price was served in 2019 to Austria. The jury prize, which rewards the most original fireworks, was…
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Cannes tourism : old town
Le Suquet, historic distric Dare to get lost in the alleys of the historic district of Cannes, walk the cobbled streets and narrow stairs, admire the colorful and flowery facades of the small houses of Suquet. The area with Provençal charm extends from the old port to La Croix des Gardes. It was built in the Middle Ages on the hill of Mont Chevalier. The site has belonged to the monks of the Abbey of Saint Honorat who built a castle there which became a place of worship.Saint Antoine street, the main artery of the Suquet joint the citadel to the old port. You will discover many typical restaurants, with the Provençal style. Our suggestions:…
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Discover Cannes and Lérins Islands
A must-see for a stay on the French Riviera, the Lérins islands (archipelago composed of five islands) contain an exceptional natural and cultural heritage. Perfect place for a getaway in the countryside, for families, couples or groups of friends. You can visit the two main islands: Saint Honorat and Sainte Marguerite. Saint Honorat island On the Saint Honorat island, the smallest of the two islands, you can discover the abbey, vestige of a rich historical heritage, high place of Christian history. The abbey of Saint Honorat, founded in the 5th century, owes its name to the Cistercian monk Honorat. It contains more than 16 centuries of monastic life. Sainte Marguerite island Sainte Marguerite is…