Cannes lies on the Côte d'Azur within easy reach of the Maritime Alps. This modern city grew up from a small fishing town on the Mediterranean Sea. Today the fishing tradition lives on and fish caught at the Vieux Port are brought to the Forville Market, where they are sold by fishermen’s wives. In the 11th century Monks built a square tower on the top of the hill, as a lookout post for Saracen pirates. This is where it still stands in the heart of Le Suquet, Cannes’ Old Town. This is a great place to look out over 12km of beaches, stroll down winding streets or visit small boutiques and restaurants.
Wonderful beaches, a superb Mediterranean climate and A-list movie stars make a holiday to Cannes the best opportunity to get away. Located on the breathtaking Cote d’Azur, Cannes boasts a celebrity image complete with yachts, sports cars, glamorous villas and hotels. Tourist can enjoy the perfect combination between the rural charm of Provence and the city style of Cannes.
Cannes has been hit with holiday-makers for many decades both as a city break destination and as part of a wider Cote d’Azur holiday. Cannes is popular for its main Avenue – La Croisette – a long beach front avenue lines with palm trees where you can soak up the warm sunshine and enjoy the pleasant Mediterranean breeze. It’s also a renowned area for restaurants, cafes and shopping boutiques. Another place not be missed once in Cannes is “Le Suquet”, an old-town with winding cobbled streets that lead to a superb view of the city and the coast.
Escorted holidays to Cannes and the Cote d’Azur
All of our holidays feature escorted tours with professional tour guides, so our customer’s receive a more authentic taste during their Cote d’Azur and Cannes holiday. We have hand-picked a diverse range of guided excursions including Monaco, the medieval town of Grasse, Aix en Provence, Nice and Antibes.
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