Cannes in Review
Cannes, the absolute star of the French Riviera, is a busy tourist destination attracting those who love prestigious hotels, fine sandy beaches, flashy cars and classy shopping for haute-couture, jewellery or art.
Famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival each May, Cannes is a dazzling destination and it would be a shame to explore the south of France without visiting this extravagant city with its exotic crowds.
The Croisette is one of the most famous promenades in the world; three kilometres following the curve of the bay along flowering gardens, lawns planted with palm trees and umbrella pines all the way to Port Canto, Palm Beach and a sea water health spa. People-watching is a favourite pastime for many visitors here.
The city is centred around the old port. The flea market is held here every Saturday and you can see local fisherman repairing their nets on their colourful boats, while on the pier Saint Albert, you can marvel at the most beautiful yachts in the world.
Expensive seafood, a ‘did-you-see-me’-attitude and glitzy nightlife are a must here and the city lives well up to its reputation.
- From our editor A.Steenbhom – United States