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COMPARE CANNES HOTELS
Cannes France
Cannes is a glamorous and expensive seaside town packed with many luxury four star hotels and restaurants. The highlight of the season in May each year is the famous Cannes Film Festival but it is busy all year round as it hosts many international conferences, attracting high-ticket business clientele. Its a great place to people-watch,and sample the highlife - a place to see and be seen.
See
 Old town. The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent.
- Covered Market. Marche Foreville offers fresh fruit and vegetables to meet the daily needs of the Cannois.
- Palais des Festivales. Famous for its red carpet steps and the annual Film Festival over two weeks each May. Irresistable to be photographed on
- Port. Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true Mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.
- Croisette. Cannes catwalk beside the sea
- Beaches. The beaches are mostly private and cost up to 30 Euros for a day's use (including sunbed and shade). The public beaches are crowded, and are found at the far east and west of town. If you want a quieter beach, a better option is to go to the Îles de Lérins, see below. At night the beaches can be tranquil, but watch out for spectacular fireworks displays (see posters/ask at tourist info) in the bay, get to the beach early to get a good spot!
- Îles de Lérins. Two islands in the bay. Worth visiting. Smaller is Ste Honorat, which has a monastery and ruined castle. The monks sell monastery-made food/drink products like wine which make unique souvenirs. Larger is Ste Marguerite which also has a castle, shops, bars, and restaurants. Find a quiet cove, some shade from palm trees, and a cheap snorkel before you swim around the rocky coves. A return ticket to either island is 5 Euros with ferries departing every 30 minutes from 7 in the moring until about 6 at night - ask for a timetable.
Do
- Yacht charter and sailing - Windward Islands - Windward Islands, one of the world's largest yacht charter companies, offers everything from bareboat to crewed trips in Cannes and French Riviera. Operating from 9 offices worldwide (USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Honk Kong and Dubai).
- Trans Cotes d'Azur ,, Quai Laubeuf (Port de Cannes), Day cruises to Monaco, St Tropez, Iles de Porquerolles and other destinations. Main season only mid-June to mid-September up to 50 euro.
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