Cannes, France - Travel Guide

By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.

Updated: 2026-09-06

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.

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Top things to do in Cannes

The must-see places in Cannes include La Croisette, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Le Suquet (Old Town), Rue d'Antibes, Marché Forville and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:

A sample 5-day itinerary for Cannes

Here is what 5 days in Cannes look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Plage du Midi · La Bocca
  2. Cannes Old Town (Le Suquet) · Cannes
  3. Marché Forville · City Center
  4. Palais des Festivals et des Congrès · Cannes
  5. La Croisette · Cannes

Day 2

  1. Picasso Museum
  2. Musée National Fernand Léger (Biot)
  3. Marché Provençal
  4. Saint-Paul-de-Vence · Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Day 3

  1. Île Sainte-Marguerite · Cannes
  2. Fort Carré (Antibes)
  3. Fondation Maeght · Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  4. Vence Cathedral
  5. Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence

Day 4

  1. Cap d'Antibes · Antibes
  2. Rue d'Antibes · City Center
  3. Grasse Old Town · Grasse

Day 5

  1. Asian Arts Museum
  2. Parc Phoenix
  3. Promenade des Anglais
  4. Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
  5. Hotel Negresco

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-see places in Cannes?

La Croisette, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Le Suquet (Old Town), Rue d'Antibes, Marché Forville, Île Sainte-Marguerite

When is the best time to visit Cannes?

Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.

How many days do you need in Cannes?

Most travellers spend between two and five days in Cannes. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.

How do I plan an itinerary for Cannes?

Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.

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