The best of Cannes walking tour
Let us show you about Cinema and tell you all about its history, from its humble beginnings as a fishing village to its emergence into the global metropolis it is today. Experience its glitz by discovering the legends and artists responsible for the city’s fame, and soak up the laid-back vibe of the south by exploring the market, the old town, and the cafes that have just undergone renovation. Walk the most famous streets of la Croisette and be ready to run up the Festival steps.
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Quai Saint Pierre
Buildings of three and four stories in the Italian style lean up against the Suquet hill, which provides a scenic backdrop to the quay. Along the Old Port side of a two-lane road and a large walkway, a row of restaurants extend their terraces onto a wide sidewalk-promenade lined with palm trees at the base of the buildings.
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Rue Du Suquet
When people think of Cannes, they often think of the hilly, meandering, cobblestone street lined with local eateries on Rue St. Antoine, which is located in Le Suquet, the ancient town.
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Marché Forville
Located at the district's lowest point, Marché Forville is a top-notch covered market on the Riviera. Within the market's expansive premises is a section devoted to fragrant flowers.
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Rue Meynadier
Horses and carriages have been using the Rue Meynadier since the 16th century. Today, only pedestrians use it, and they do so to follow their whims down a bustling retail street where the butcher sits next to the cheesemaker and the fashion boutiques are surrounded by the local products. Give in to its allure and let yourself be charmed by the locations that will lead you directly to the Suquet.
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Allees de la Liberté
The Allées de la Liberté are situated in the very center of the city, at the foot of the city's historic area, between the recently refurbished Cours Félix Faure and the Pantiero promenade. They represent the inseparable marriage of the city's local origins and its openness to the world.
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Palais des Festival
A convention center in Cannes, France, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès hosts the Cannes Film Festival, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and the NRJ Music Award.
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Croisette Beach
La Croisette is an iconic beachfront boardwalk in Cannes, and the beach that runs along it is a long, public expanse of sand.