CANNES
The palm-lined beaches of La Croisette make international headlines every May when it serves as the stunning backdrop for the world’s top cinema stars who come to the Cannes Film Festival. Considered to be one of the most glamorous cities on the Côte d’Azur, Cannes was first discovered by travelers in 1834, when the British Lord Brougham stopped in the town on his way to Nice, appreciative of its mild climate and natural beauty. Cannes soon became the preferred winter getaway for the world’s aristocracy. Their legacy lives on today in the many well-preserved private mansions that still occupy the chic hillside quarters along the coast, where you’ll also find many luxury properties available through our services.
No matter what time of year you visit Cannes, you’ll find world-class luxury shopping boutiques from all of the top fashion and jewelry designers, gourmet restaurants specializing in locally-caught seafood, and some of the best nightlife on the Riviera with many exclusive nightclubs, bars, and casinos. The Old Town, known as Le Suquet, offers visitors a charming place to stroll among the narrow streets, with the colorful covered produce market at the foot of the hillside and panoramic views from the terrace around the 16th-century Notre-Dame de l’Espérance at the top.
Between Le Suquet and the Film Festival headquarters of the Palais des Festivals is the bustling Old Port, with its pleasure yachts of all sizes, sunny sidewalk cafés, and a popular flower market. For those seeking a bit of peace and quiet, regular ferries take visitors to the bucolic Lerins Islands, Ile Ste-Marguérite with its Fort Royal museum and the Ile St-Honorat with its ancient monastery and vineyards. When you want to see and be seen in your hottest bathing suit, rent a chaise and parasol on the private beaches of the famed Carlton, Martinez or Majestic hotels. Water sport fanatics can rent jet skis or try their hand at parascending above the water. Of course waterskiing, invented on the French Riviera, is a popular activity along the Croisette.
Apart from the Cannes Film Festival in May, Cannes also hosts many prestigious cultural events throughout the year, as well as the classic regatta races in the fall. Experience the glitz and glam of Cannes yourself through one of our luxury villa rentals. With a dedicated and exclusive range of services, we’ll make your stay on the French Riviera an unforgettable one.
