Description:

Cannes with its world-famous Promenade de la Croisette is definitely a city that can be best visited by walking it. This resort on the French Riviera is one of the most visited city in France and is especially well-known thanks to its very important annual film festival, the Festival of Cannes when thousands of celebrities and the film industry crowd flocks to its shores. Cannes has a great choice of luxury hotels to accommodate those celebrities and for instance the hotel Carlton reflects perfectly well the spirit of the Belle Epoque which one can still feel in Cannes. There is more to Cannes than the film festival and the glitz of the Croisette. It also has all the characteristics of the Provence and you will feel the original atmosphere of an old fishing village. Its old quarter built on a rocky mount overlooking the sea and its period properties, winding alleys and Chateau de Cannes offer a fine example of historic Cannes. The walls and the terrace of the Castre Tower museum provide an incredible view of the old port, the Croisette, the islands of Lerins and the Esterel mountain range. You will also find numerous markets to stroll through with the best-know one called the Forville which is opened every day as well as other artisanal and arts markets.

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Transport

The nearest airport, “Nice Côte d%27Azur” is located in the nearby city of Nice. The airport is connected to the center of Cannes with an Express bus (price is 15 € or the mini-“Cannes Express” bus for 20 €). The journey takes about 45 minutes. There is also a cheaper bus connection, the TAM (Transport Alpes-Maritimes), leaving from Terminal 1 of Nice Airport to Cannes. The price is just 1 € but be prepared for a 2-hours ride with frequent stops. Still, the best way to get around in Cannes is just to walk. For the lazy ones, Cannes has a bus service that costs as little as 1€ per trip.