Car Hire Cannes :: Cannes City Guide

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Situated in the far south of France, Cannes has been a favoured holiday resort of the rich and famous for over two hundred years. Set in a magnificent Mediterranean bay, the combination of its idyllic climate, beautiful light, wooded mountainsides, lush vegetation, dazzling gardens, ultramarine sea and azure sky make this chic and stylish Provencalesque city the perfect holiday destination.

On average, Cannes experiences 3000 hours of sunshine a year. Nature ensures that the city has the very best in summer weather conditions.This means that the fine sandy beaches provide the ideal setting for a relaxing holiday. The region also enjoys mild winters due to its sheltered position in the surrounding hills. So for a vacation at any time of the year Cannes is an excellent choice. If you want to be active, you can to chose to go sailing, horse-riding, skiing or play tennis according to your mood or the season and the keen golfer can play a round or two at any one of the resort's thirteen superb golf-courses.

Concerts, plays, exhibitions, dance shows and sporting events are held throughout the year and the night-life provided by the variety of casinos, clubs and musical fireworks evenings on offer in the resort, is unbeatable anywhere.

For the discerning diner, the city offers a cornucopia of the most delicious meals. Select from Mediterranean specialities such as bouillabaisse and ratatouille or try the unforgettable local truffles, the garlic, and of course the many varieties of olives. The city has many gourmet restaurants allowing you to experience the delights of this very special regional cuisine.

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Must See in Cannes

• Allée des Etoiles du Cinéma" with its flower borders and where the super stars of the cinema have been privileged to leave their handprints in the cement.
• The Croisette with its luxury hotels, its Festival and its elegant designer shops with their famous names.
• The Rue d'Antibes. An enchanting showcase of shops including perfumeries, jewellers, florists, designer clothes and confectioners.
• The ramparts of the Tour Sarrasine
• Le Suquet overlooking the old harbour
• Saint Anne's Chapel (12th century)
• Castre Museum
• The rue Meynadier. This is a traffic-free street where you can find artisan cheese makers, delicatessens, and local crafts of all kinds.
• The Forville Market. A local farmers and fishermen market. A flea-market is held here each Monday and is famous for its colourful stalls selling a range of items from true antiques to simple brocante.

Events in Cannes

• February. International Games Festival
• May - Film Festival.
• August - Pantiero (music) Festival