Location: Cannes in France
Nearest Airport:
Nice airport at 27
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 100
Metres
Car: not necessary
The city of Cannes is built along the French Riviera coast, between Antibes and the Esterel mountains, about 25 Km from Nice International Airport.
Today, Cannes is the most socialite seaside resort of the French Riviera. Famous in the entire world, the promenade 'La Croisette' lined with palm trees and exotic flowers, stretches along the sea. This is where the 'Carlton' hotel and all the palace hotels, luxury shops and gastronomic restaurants are located. Just in front, the sandy beaches run alongside the deep blue Mediterranean sea. Not to forget the Palais des Festivals, which receives all year round big congresses and international events, among which the very famous Film Festival during the last two weeks of May.
Behind La Croisette is the Rue d'Antibes, one of the most distinguished shopping streets of the Riviera. 'Le Suquet', the old town, is situated on the heights of the old harbour. This is where you find the famous tower 'Tour du Suquet', one of Cannes' symbols.