Sights in Cannes

Cannes really has it all, from the Film Festival to the Lerins island and the bustling Croisette.

THE STAR STUDDED BOULEVARD DE LA CROISETTE

Synonymous with Cannes, La Croisette is a wide promenade that runs the length of the beachfront (that’s approximately 2km in total). Taking a leisurely stroll along the Croisette is an absolute must; it's the perfect way to work up an appetite, spot a celebrity or soak up the year round sun and glitzy atmosphere offered by Cannes.

HOME OF THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL - PALAIS DES FESTIVALS ET DES CONGRES
The original Palais des Festivals et des Congrès was built in 1949 in order to host the famous Cannes Film Festival, which began three years earlier in 1946. The growing success of the Film Festival led to the construction of second, larger Palais in 1979. Today the Palais hosts numerous regional, national and international conferences and events throughout the year, of which the International Film Festival remains the most famous, and the glamorous. This is the place to spot those film stars you only ever seen on the big screen. The walk up to the main entrance and the base of the building are dotted with the handprints and signatures of hundreds of stars.

CASINO CROISETTE
Located at the heart of the Palais des Festivals, the Casino Croisette is Cannes’ largest and most legendary casino, offering over 300 slot machines and numerous roulette, poker and Black Jack tables. The more upscale gaming rooms require an entry fee, jackets are obligatory for men, and everybody must provide identification.
Address: Palais des Festivals, 1 jetée Albert-Edouard
Telephone: 0033 4 93 38 12 11

THE CARLTON CASINO CLUB
Le Carlton Casino Club is located on the 7th floor of the luxury Carlton hotel and offers both gaming rooms and slot machines. Men are required to wear jackets, and identification needs to be shown for admission. Access to the slot machines begins at midday, and the gaming rooms open at 7:30 pm. Address: 58 bd. de la Croisette
Telephone: 0033 4 93 68 00 33

FORVILLE MARKET
This daily market is Cannes’ main fruit, vegetable, and flower market offering a wide selection of the best and freshest products to be found on the Riviera. On Mondays there is also a brocante market. Every morning the market swarms with shoppers including chefs from local restaurants.

THE CASTRE MUSEUM
The Castre Museum is located in the Castre Tower, which was part of Cannes castle built by monks in the 11th century in order to protect the bay and fort. The mediaeval castle overlooks La Croisette, the Bay and the Isles of Lérins. The museum itself houses a number of archaeological and ethnological items from around the world, including an exceptional series of musical instruments. A number of paintings from the 18th and 19th century are also on display, and many of these depict Cannes and Provence. Guided tours are available.
Address: Place de la Castre, Le Suquet
Telephone: 0033.(0)4.93.38.55.26

ILES DES LERINS
Les Îles des Lérins (Lerins Islands) are a group of four beautiful pine covered islands situated 800m off the coast of Cannes. The two largest islands are the Ile de Saint Honorat and the Ile Sainte-Marguerite, the latter was where the Man in the Iron Mask was held captive, and is now home to the Maritime Museum, which has a variety of displays, including antique Roman and Arabian ceramics, as well as collections of archaeological remains found on the sea floor. The two smaller islands, Îlot Saint-Ferréol and Îlot de la Tradelière, are uninhabited. The islands, which are accessible by a fifteen minute boat ride, make a calm alternative from the glitz and glamour of Cannes

VILLA ROTHSCHILD
The neoclassical Villa Rothschild was built in 1881. Its gardens are a stunning example of a symmetrical formal French garden and host about one hundred valuable plant species of Mediterranean, tropical and Asian origin. There is a rose garden that has close to 100 varieties of roses, a Spanish garden that is designed in a style similar to the world-famous garden of Aranjuez in Madrid, a Florentine garden overlooking the Bay of Villefranche, a Japanese garden, and an exotic garden. There is also a stone garden, full of gargoyles, arches, fountains and sculpted capitals, which are set amongst camphor and Judas trees.
Address: 1 Avenue Jean de Noailles

LA MALMAISON

The building was built in 1863 and originally housed the games room and tea room of the Grand Hotel. Today it is the only part of the hotel complex that remains and houses temporary art exhibitions.
Address: 47 La Croisette

PARK RESIDENCES CHAMPFLEURI

Park Residences Champfleuri was built at the end of the 19th century, and has been reorganized over the years. Within the park there are several gardens, including a Florentine garden with an Andalusian patio, a Japanese garden, a Provencal garden, a Maur garden, a Dutch garden, and an impressive variety of Botanical species.
Address: Corner Avenue du Roi Albert and Avenue de la Favorite

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Sights in Cannes