Most have heard of Cannes and its celebrity film festival. The latter only lasts for two weeks in May, but the buzz and glitz linger all year thanks to regular visits from celebrities who come here to indulge in designer shopping, beaches and the palace hotels of the Riviera's glammest seafront, bd de la Croisette.
La CroisetteARCHITECTURE
The multi-starred hotels and couture shops that line the famous bd de la Croisette (aka La Croisette) may be the preserve of the rich and famous, but anyone can enjoy the palm-shaded promenade and take in the atmosphere. In fact, it’s a favourite among Cannois (natives of Cannes), particularly at night when it is lit with bright colours.
Îles de LérinsISLANDS
Although just 20 minutes away by boat, these tranquil islands feel far from the madding crowd. Île Ste-Marguerite, where the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask was incarcerated during the late 17th century, is known for its bone-white beaches, eucalyptus groves and small marine museum. TinyÎle St-Honorat has been a monastery since the 5th century: you can visit the church and small chapels and stroll through the monks' vineyards.
Boats leave Cannes from quai des Îles on the western side of the harbour. Riviera Lines runs ferries to Île Ste-Marguerite and Compagnie Planaria covers Île St-Honorat.
BUS
From the bus station ( place Cornut Gentille), buses serve Nice (€1.50, 1½ hours, every 15 minutes) and Nice airport (€20, 50 minutes, half-hourly).
TRAIN
From Cannes train station there are at least hourly services to/from Nice (€7, 40 minutes), Grasse (€4.30, 30 minutes), Monaco (€9.40, one hour) and Marseille (€32, two hours).
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