Les Iles de Lerins
by NiceLife
Port of Cannes offers an easy escape to the retreat of the Iles des Lerin - the Trans Cote d'Azur offers an hourly service to and from Ile Sainte Margueritte (pocket-size island 1km x 3km) between 9 and 7 daily for 5 euro return. St Honorat, the smaller further away island, is twice the price at 10 euro return, by a separate dedicated boat service
See for yourself the man in the iron mask and the 17th century royal fort, plus interesting walks. There are restaurants on the island, but expensive and picnicing is what the French do, mainly at the bays on the south side of the island.
La Croisette
by mikeayers
La Croisette is a road that goes along the beach for about 2 miles from the central part of the city to a Casino known as "Palm Beach", at the far end of the bay. Along the way there are various vendors. I recommend the ice cream, which is delicious.
Hôtel de Ville - Municipalité de Cannes
by MM212
L'Hôtel de Ville - the Cannes City Hall - was built in 1876, originally as a museum. In the 1940s, it was converted into the offices of the municipality of Cannes. The building is a stunning example of 19th century architecture with beautifully carved façades.
Cancannesque
by dinhyen
How do you say resort in French? Why, Cannes of course. We got there the last day of the Film Festival. Big mistake, because being stuck in traffic wasn't part of the day's itinerary. We got to drive by the red-carpeted entrance of the main venue, a good thing because the road was closed to traffic soon after that. We managed to get out by car, though, but I got a yelling from France's finest for running a yellow light (I got out by explaining that I was a stupid American driver). Michael Moore won a Palme d'Or here, but he was nowhere to be seen. I also came by the famous Cote-d'Azur beaches, but VT would frown if I post those pics on here :)
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The fortress of Iles Ste. Marguerite
3.14 private beach
