Cannes is the gateway to the world of beauty and glamour. Located in the pleasing Cote d'Azur region, Cannes is one of the most beautiful cities of France and is known for its world-class beaches, museums, and historic sites etc which never fail to impress its visitors. The city is also popular because of the annual International Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is a much loved holiday destination for rich and celebrities as it is world-famous for its extravagance and liveliness. Most of the people visit Cannes in summers, when the long sandy beaches, glitzy nightclubs, attractive shops etc everything is there to make it an excellent holiday. The city has luxurious hotels and beach resorts, casinos, golf resorts, designer shops and everything that is essential for leisure and recreation.
The climate of Cannes is Mediterranean type. The city enjoys abundant sunshine. Summers are generally long and hot but winters are mild.
Buses are the chief form of public transport available in Cannes and a number of companies provide transit services. Taxis are also available for commuting. They are reliable and arrive within few minutes anywhere in the city centre. Bicycles are commonly used by the locals for traveling to nearby places. You can hire them hired from Mistral Locations. Even yachts and ferry may be hired from Camper & Nicholsons.
Cannes gives you a unique shopping pleasure that you will never forget. Most of the shops in Cannes are concentrated between La Croisette and Rue d'Antibes a distance easily covered by foot. There is a wide array of international designer shops in La Croisette including Chanel, Dior and Gucci. Rue Meynadier is a bustling street with a market atmosphere and bargain prices.