A glamorous and chic city, Cannes is a tourist seaside resort on the Côte d’Azur. Would you like to devote a day to discovering this destination? Discover activities, museums and monuments to visit Cannes in one day!
Walk on the Croisette
La Croisette borders the seafront for about two kilometres. To the south, the fine sandy beaches invite you to swim or laze around, and your eyes are on the blue waves of the Mediterranean Sea. On the other side, luxury boutiques and palaces testify to a certain idea of French luxury. You can stop on the terrace and sip a cocktail (in moderation) while enjoying the sweetness of life in Cannes.
Discover the Suquet district
Are you visiting Cannes in one day? The Suquet district, the oldest in the city, was erected on a hill. If the ascent can be difficult, especially in hot summer, the view that offers itself on the bay of La Croisette will reward you. You can also stroll through the medieval streets, and let yourself be immersed in the authentic atmosphere of the place, push the door of a shop or treat yourself to a gourmet break in a restaurant.
Experience the magic of cinema at the Palais des Festivals
With its modern and audacious architecture, combining concrete and glass, the Palais des Festivals catches the eye. But it owes its notoriety above all to the Cannes Film Festival, which it has hosted every year for several decades. You can discover the famous steps, covered with a red carpet, taken by actresses, actors, directors, and stars from all over the world, under the flashes of photographers.
Follow the circuit of the painted walls of Cannes
Several facades in Cannes host frescoes that recall the great hours of cinema. Your one-day visit to Cannes can include the discovery of some of these frescoes. You can discover The Hôtel de la Plage at 7 rue Saint-Dizier, observe a tribute to Charlie Chaplin at 10 Boulevard Vallombrosa, or go to avenue Francis Tonner to contemplate a fresco entitled Plein Soleil Alain Delon.
Stroll along the quays of the Old Port of Cannes
The Old Port and the Quai Saint-Pierre offer a pleasant place to walk. Lined with restaurants, the quays allow you to find coolness at the end of the day, and to enjoy the spectacle of boats dancing at the end of their moorings. Many events are organized throughout the year.
Take off, towards the Lérins Islands
You only have one day to devote to visiting Cannes? The discovery of the Lérins Islands will occupy you for several hours. The Sainte-Marguerite is home to an old fortress, which has become the Iron Mask and Fort Royal Museum (formerly known as the Sea Museum). The citadel would have hosted the mysterious iron mask. Saint-Honorat Island is the refuge of a community of Cistercian monks, who erected a monastery here.
