Cannes, France - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Cannes is a luxurious resort city on the French Riviera, famous for its international film festival and the stunning promenade, La Croisette. In Cannes, you'll find beautiful beaches, fashionable boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, alongside a charming old town and breathtaking views.

Top things to do in Cannes

Things to do in Cannes include La Croisette, Le Suquet (Old Town), Sainte-Marguerite Island. Here are 14 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Cannes

Here is what 3 days in Cannes look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Villa Domergue
    900 m (🚶 22 min)
  2. 2
    Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Michael
    600 m (🚶 13 min)
  3. 3
    Square de Verdun
    2.6 km
  4. 4
    Fort Royal
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  5. 5
    Sainte-Marguerite Island
    1.6 km
  6. 6
    Île Saint-HonoratIsland
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  7. 7
    Abbaye de Lérins
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Day 2

Stops
6
Walking
1h 47m
  1. 1
    Marché ForvilleMarket hall · City Center
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  2. 2
    Promenade de la PantieroPromenade · City Center
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  3. 3
    Le Suquet (Old Town)Neighbourhood · Le Suquet
    50 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Notre-Dame d'Esperance Church
    3.8 km (🚶 50 min / 🚌 20 min)
  5. 5
    Plage de la BoccaBeach · La Bocca
    3.8 km (🚶 47 min / 🚌 19 min)
  6. 6
    Plage du MidiBeach · La Bocca
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
Walking
20 min
  1. 1
    Palais des Festivals et des Congres
    750 m (🚶 10 min)
  2. 2
    La Croisette
    650 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    Church of Holy Trinity
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Cannes?

La Croisette, Le Suquet (Old Town), Sainte-Marguerite Island, Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Île Saint-Honorat, Notre-Dame d'Esperance Church and 8 more. La Croisette: The Promenade de la Croisette, also called Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France. Stretching for about 2 km, it runs completely along the scenic coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

What can you do in 3 days in Cannes?

Day 1: Villa Domergue, Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Michael, Square de Verdun, Fort Royal. Day 2: Marché Forville, Promenade de la Pantiero, Le Suquet (Old Town), Notre-Dame d'Esperance Church. Day 3: Palais des Festivals et des Congres, La Croisette, Church of Holy Trinity.

Which areas should you explore in Cannes?

The itinerary for Cannes runs through City Center, Le Suquet and La Bocca.

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