Cannes

Cannes, with its population of 74,000, is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Côte d'Azur. Cannes is famous for the annual Film Festival, which has been held here since 1946. A highlight is strolling along the beautifully designed promenade, while in the old town, the Notre-Dame de l'Espérance Church and the old quarter with its narrow, winding alleys attract tourists. From here, you have a wonderful view of the marina and Cannes.

Many cruise ship passengers also start their shore excursions from Cannes to visit the neighboring cities of Nice and Monaco.

The port

Cannes does not have a port where a cruise ship can dock; it is a tender port. The ship anchors offshore and passengers are taken to the Port of Cannes using the tender boats.

There is also a Tourist Information office there where you can get city maps.

Cannes can be explored very well on foot. After leaving the port, you are directly below the old town, which invites you to stroll through its small alleys. Following the harbor leads you directly to the beautiful promenade and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

on foot

Cannes can be explored very well on foot. The distances to the main sights are not far, although the old town in particular is hilly. Starting from the port, the distances to the most important sights and the train station are:

Train Station: approx. 1.3 km
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès: approx. 1 km, following the harbor
Église Notre-Dame de l'Espérance: approx. 600 m
Carlton Hotel: approx. 1.7 km

Stadtrundfahrten

To get a first impression of Cannes, you can take the Petit Train de Cannes (Little Train of Cannes). The ride costs €12, and two routes are available:

History Tour: Goes through the old town.
Croisette Tour: Runs along the Boulevard de la Croisette to the beaches and luxury hotels.

The official starting point for both routes is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. For the History Tour, boarding is also possible at the harbor near Quai Laubeuf.

Buses

In Cannes, you can use the public buses to visit nearby towns/cities. You can find tickets and prices at palmbus.

Single Ticket: €1.50
Day Pass: €4.00
10-Trip Pass: €12.50

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City Palm Bus

The bus drives through the city, and the route can be recognized by the blue lines on the street. Where the lines are interrupted, you will find the boarding points. Anyone who wants to ride simply stands there and waits for the bus, just like with a Hop-on Hop-off service. A single ride costs €0.75.

Palm Imperial Bus

The open-top double-decker bus on Line 8 departs from the tender boat landing area. The buses travel along the Boulevard de la Croisette to the other end of the bay, the Pointe Croisette. There are various stops along the route, and the ticket costs €1.50.

On train

From the Cannes train station, it is possible to travel independently to Nice or Monaco.

Monaco: approx. 1 hour travel time
Nice: approx. 30 minutes travel time

You can find the train connections here: SNCF.

Taxen

There are taxi stands throughout the city area. You can also book city tours and tours into the surrounding areas here. This can be done online from home or directly with the driver. The prices are not exactly a bargain.

City Tour approx. 1 hour €80
Trip to Grasse approx. 3 hours €230
Trip to Monaco approx. 4–5 hours €400
Provençal Villages approx. 4 hours €300

Car rental

Europcar and Sixt have offices in Cannes. With a rental car, you can explore Cannes and the surrounding area individually. Due to the high traffic volume, you should allow yourself enough buffer time for the return trip.

Bikes

If you are looking for a sporting activity in Cannes, Baja Bikes is a great option. Here you can both rent bicycles and book guided city tours with local, usually German-speaking, guides.

Excursion tips for Cannes

You can explore Cannes very well on your own, individually. The highlights that await you can be found here:

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