Famous for its stunning hotels, shiny sports cars, pristine beaches, and its international film festival, Cannes is one of the glamorous and exclusive resort towns in the Mediterranean. It has been the favorite tourist destination for jet-setters and has been popular among famous celebrities because of its annual Cannes Film Festival. From beautiful beaches, to glamorous shops there are endless things to do in Cannes!
This charming resort town provides opportunities that tourists dream of for their holiday: yacht charter around Cannes, playing under the sun in its private beaches, walking along the palm-lined, fashionable streets of the French Riviera, exploring the marina aboard luxurious yachts, and staying in exquisite hotels. The perfect time to visit Cannes is from May to October, with May as the month of the Cannes Film Festival, and celebrities can be seen everywhere during that time. There are plenty of opportunities to organise a yacht charter around Cannes, or rent a boat for a day in Cannes and play under the sun by its private beaches!
What It Is Like to Be in Cannes’ Paradise
Cannes is blessed with the perfect Mediterranean climate that is ideal for people who love to bask in the sun and spend time on wonderful beaches. The streets of Cannes is packed with green palm trees, tropical flowers, and couture boutiques, giving tourists the feeling of being in an elegant and fashion-laden paradise. Enjoy your breakfast in Fouquet’s Cannes, have an afternoon walk in the famous La Croisette, or cruise the Mediterranean Sea aboard luxury yachts.
Top Things to do in Cannes During Your Stay in This Glitzy Resort Town
There’s more to Cannes than just watching the glamorous views and visiting boutiques and prestigious resorts. You can also spend the entire day visiting popular attractions and museums, and/or participating in outdoor activities.
ART GALLERIES
GalerieHurtebize – Located in Boulevard de la Croisette, lovers of modern paintings will absolutely consider this art gallery heaven.
GalerieDans Le Ciel Art Contemporain – “Art in the Sky” contains the famous artwork of Patrick Baillet, Zannoni, and many others.
Galerie de Cannes – Admission is free in this art gallery of Rue d’Antibes and contains contemporary art.
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
Iles de Lerins – Enjoy a beautiful sunny day of pure relaxation in Ile Ste-Marguerite and Ile St-Honorat, which is a 20-minute boat ride from Cannes.
La Croisette – The white sandy beaches, jewelry boutiques, cafes, and restaurants are what makes La Croisette the best place for tourists to visit.
Le Suquet – Feast your eyes on a panoramic view of Cannes in Le Suquet and discover the castles built by monks in the 11th century.
PARKS/BEACHES
Plage du Martinez – Best place to enjoy a drink or two right on its sandy white beaches. Talk about pure indulgence.
Square Reynaldo Hahn – A great hangout spot where you can relax during the day and have your kids enjoy riding its carousel.
Ile Sainte-Marguerite – The largest of the Lerins Island has many activities that you can enjoy. You can spend your day relaxing in one of its beaches, visiting Forts like the Royal Musee de la Mer, or renting a yacht for your big group to spend the day under the sun on the Mediterranean Sea.
Find the perfect yacht for your Cannes yacht charter today and experience what this splendid resort town has to offer. Whether out to sea or on land, this idyllic yacht charter destination is worth exploring.
212 Yachts is based right in the heart of Cannes, meaning that we know first hand all the best places to visit in the area, the most luxurious restaurants and the hidden away beaches. Get in contact with our team today to find out more about a charter in Cannes. We would love to hear from you!