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Cannes : Travel information before you go!

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It's impossible to speak about Cannes without mentioning the Croisette and its film stars. The French capital of the big screen during May, the city remains synonymous with glamour and luxury. The luxury hotels lined up next to one another on the Croisette represent the soul of this city, a fashionable destination since the 19th century. Visitors come to Cannes to see and be seen, and also with a wallet full of money since otherwise there is no point.

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pros

  •  The Mediterranean climate.
  •  The many festivals.
  •  The high-quality hotel facilities.

cons

  •  The extravagant prices

Weather Cannes

  All overall indicators 65/100 Good
Weather May Year's weather
  • Temperature indicators   74/100 Good
  • Bad weather indicators   60/100 Good
  • Sunbathing indicators   64/100 Good
  • Swimming indicators   54/100 Average
  • Wind indicators   74/100 Good
  • Temperature indicatorsMild :

    Maximim temperature between 20°C and 22°C, the perceived temperature is <30°. 

  • Bad weather indicatorsLight showers :

    Light showers - averaging between 10.5mm and 17.5mm per week. 

  • Sunbathing indicatorsGood weather :

    Mostly sunny (60% to 80% sunshine). 

  • Swimming indicatorsRefreshing :

    Sea temperature between 20 °C and 22°C. Wind speed between 4 mph and 7 mph. 

  • Wind indicatorsLight wind :

    Light winds (between 6mph and 12mph). 

Visit Cannes

  • To see

    If you have a passion for cinema, don't miss the Cannes Film Festival and its fabulous show of previews, film stars on the famous red carpet, and the parties in and around the city.

    To do

    Walk up to the top of Suquet, the historical centre of Cannes: a church dominates the city with an unobstructed view of blue sea.
    Take a seat in one of the bars on the Croisette, and even, why not, in the bar of one of the large hotels. Why not even visit several of these!

    To think about

    If you wish to visit Cannes in spring, avoid May during the Cannes Film Festival, since all of the hotels are full (and prices very often increased). Opt for another period if you're not especially set on seeing the stars or suffering through the bluster of activity that goes hand in hand with the festival.
  • To avoid

    Like everywhere on the French Riviera, it is absolutely necessary to pay for parking. If not, in the best case scenario you'll face a fine, in the worst, your car will be clamped!

    To try

    There are actually very few regional specialities to try, since the majority of the restaurants serve a kind of international fusion cuisine (Franco-Italian and/or Eastern). You will find a multitude of restaurants proposing fish, supposedly fresh, as a reminder that the city is by the sea.

    To bring back

    Lavender, herbs from Provence, and a few typical embroideries. Be careful of counterfeits, though, so as not to find yourself with something "made in china".

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