Cannes is a city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southeastern France. It is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera. It is a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. The population was 70,400 as of the 2007 census. Cannes is the home of numerous luxurious houses and mansions as well as many high-end gated communities. The city is also famous for its various luxury stores, fancy restaurants, and prestigious hotels.
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Enjoying long sun-soaked summer days and a prime position on the French Riviera, Cannes is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region. From package holidaymakers to affluent jet-setters, the city attracts visitors in their thousands from late spring right up to the autumn season.
The annual Cannes Film Festival has helped to put Cannes on the tourist map, with the rich and famous arriving in droves each May to walk the red carpet and attend screenings of acclaimed movie productions from around the world. Regular visitors come for the party atmosphere that envelops the city during the festival, as well as for the chance to spot Hollywood’s biggest names.
The festival is but a small part of the city’s attraction, however, and visitors arriving at any time of the year will be impressed by the collection of museums, art galleries, interesting buildings and outdoor activity opportunities. Children too will find plenty to occupy their time, making Cannes an ideal family holiday destination.
The shopping and dining scenes are rich and varied, with many venues catering to the über-wealthy. La Croisette is the place to go to spend a small fortune on clothing and accessories, or you can simply look on in disbelief at the price tags.
As a coastal city, Cannes has some lovely beaches, many of which are privately owned by hotels but there is a good selection of public locations also. With the Mediterranean climate bringing suchgreat weather in the summer, it’s no surprise that the beaches here are so popular with holidaymakers.
The city is well geared to receiving tourists and has a solid visitor infrastructure that includes numerous options for accommodation. Well-known international hotel franchises such as Novotel are represented, and there is also a good selection of independent establishments in various price brackets.
The city is easily reached, with Nice Airport providing the main point of arrival for the majority of international visitors. Once in the city, getting around can be doneby public bus, by taxi or by hire car. Of course, if you want to travel in style like the city’s rich and famous visitors do, limousines are available.
