Cannes
is
one
of
the
most
popular
cities
in
France.
It
is
situated
on
the
French
Riviera
and
is
famous
for
its
beaches.
Formerly
known
as
a
fishing
village,
Cannes
is
now
the
capital
of
cinema
and
known
around
the
world
for
its
trade
fairs.
Its
iconic
luxury
hotels
such
as
Le
Martinez
and
Le
Carlton,
often
frequented
by
film
stars
and
other
wealthy
tourists,
have
also
become
recognized
around
the
world.
The
famous
Palais
des
Festivals
and
The
famous
Film
Festival
are
also
held
here.
As
the
Cannes
Film
Festival
2023
is
taking
place
in
the
city,
we
will
find
out
some
special
facts
about
Cannes
that
make
it
a
favorite
destination
for
many
tourists
and
a
perfect
place
in
France
for
such
an
important
event.
Have
a
look!
Perfect
distances
from
different
cities:
The
perfect
location
and
close
proximity
of
the
city
with
other
destinations
make
it
one
of
the
most
visited
cities
on
the
French
Riviera.
The
trip
from
Nice
to
the
city,
which
is
15.5
miles
away,
takes
around
45
minutes.
For
those
traveling
from
Monaco,
which
is
22
miles
distant,
it
takes
an
hour.
Saint-Tropez,
27
miles
distant,
can
be
reached
in
45
minutes.
A
one-hour,
twenty-minute
flight
and
a
four-hour,
thirty-minute
trip
on
a
high-speed
train
will
get
travelers
from
Paris
to
Cannes.
Cannes
is
also
a
7-hour
journey
from
New
York
and
a
2-hour
flight
from
major
cities
in
Europe.
The
favorable
weather
in
Cannes:
Cannes
receives
3
million
tourists
per
year.
Due
to
the
area’s
Mediterranean
climate,
tourism
is
on
the
rise.
The
city,
protected
from
the
wind
by
the
Massif
de
l’Esterel,
has
dry
summers
and
mild
winters.
The
visitors
who
come
here
in
January
get
a
temperature
of
10
to
13
degree
Celsius
and
in
August
it
is
28
to
32
degree
Celsius.
The
most
favorable
period
is
between
April
and
September.
October
and
November
are
the
rainiest
months.
Winter
8-12°C
Spring
14-18°C
Summer
25-35°C
Autumn
15-23°C
Famous
attractions
in
and
around
Cannes:
Cannes
is
actually
much
more
than
its
purported
show
business
and
the
star-studded
world
of
high-end
stores.
Also
famous
for
its
private
and
public
beaches,
the
Old
Port
of
Cannes
and
the
Allées
de
la
Liberte
are
also
great
places
for
a
quiet
stroll.
Here
visitors
enjoy
chatting
with
petanque
players,
the
pleasant
aroma
of
mimosas
(
the
international
flower
market),
viewing
traditional
boats
at
the
flea
market
and
shopping
in
Rue
d’Antibes.
Even
though
Cannes
looks
stunning
during
the
day,
it
also
draws
visitors
at
night.
Numerous
cafés,
the
renowned
Plage
Electronics,
a
casino,
and
upscale
shops
keep
things
lively
even
late
into
the
night.
Numerous
fireworks
celebrations
further
enhance
the
area’s
charm.
Visitors
also
travel
to
Le
Suquet
and
appreciate
the
frescoes
here,
which
depict
legendary
actors
in
the
film
(Tati,
Chaplin,
Marilyn
Monroe,
Harold
Lloyd,
etc.).
Additionally,
The
Îles
de
Lérins:
Sainte-Marguerite
(Lero)
and
Saint-Honorat
(Lerina)
are
also
highly
sought
after
by
visitors.
Here
they
feel
the
atmosphere
of
elegance
away
from
the
hustle
and
bustle
of
the
city.
It
is
located
in
the
famed
fort
of
Sainte-Marguerite,
where
the
man
with
the
iron
mask
was
formerly
held
captive.
Cannes
is
also
renowned
for
its
beaches.
Food
options
in
Cannes:
In
the
500
restaurants
and
cafés
in
Cannes,
there
are
options
for
eating
from
a
wide
variety
of
cuisines.
Dishes
are
served
to
visitors
at
extremely
affordable
prices.
Included
here
is
the
readily
available
French
sandwich.
An
espresso
costs
about
€2
(₹179.05)
in
terms
of
pricing.
Around
€5
(₹447.62)
for
a
sandwich,
One
dish
of
the
day
costs
around
€12
(₹1074.29),
and
as
Cannes
is
famous
as
the
capital
of
cinema,
entertainment
here
costs
around
€8
(₹716.19)
for
a
movie
ticket.
Transportation
options
in
Cannes:
There
are
many
options
for
visitors
to
explore
the
city,
with
the
most
preferred
being
traveling
by
bicycle
or
scooter.
It
is
best
to
make
use
of
the
good
bus
services
to
get
around
during
the
day
and
the
many
taxis
that
replace
those
buses
at
night.
Bus
service
costs
€10
(₹895.24)
per
week.
But
the
best
way
to
take
in
the
beauty
of
the
city
of
Cannes
is
on
foot.
