Your property in Cannes
Glamorous villas with spacious gardens and chic apartments with balconies offering splendid coastal views are among the amazing property in Cannes.
The resort town is much more than just a summer destination though, with a bustling vibe all year round, making it a compelling place to relocate to, or for an investment property with excellent rental potential.
Inside Cannes
The appeal of Cannes for many is its modern glitz, personified by its upmarket boutiques, palatial hotels and its status in the arts scene, with events such as its famous, star-studded film festival.
But the town also has a rich history, with its harbour and the old quarter, Le Suquet, offering glimpses into its past, while inland, a more low-key lifestyle is available with the beaches still nearby.
As one of the most exclusive towns on the Côte d’Azur, much of the appeal of Cannes is its beautiful beaches, along which vibrant promenades stretch with top-end bars, restaurants and hotels. But its proximity to the countryside and the southern Alps makes it a perfect location for those seeking variety in their lives.
Landscape
With numerous private and public beaches along the Cannes coastline, the town is well-known for its pristine sand and azure blue sea.
The town’s Suquet hill rises steeply from the port, providing magnificent views, but the real hills begin further inland as the southern reaches of the Alps emerge.
Cannes is within 90 minutes away from Mercantour National Park and the Préalpes d’Azur regional park, and approximately 100 kilometres from several winter ski resorts, such as Valdeblore-La Colmiane, Valberg and Isola 2000.
Education
There are no international schools in Cannes itself, however, the town is on the high-speed train line making it easy to access surrounding towns and cities, with Nice less than 40 minutes away by train.
This makes options across the Côte d’Azur, such as the International School of Nice, and Mougins School, a short taxi ride from Mouans-Sartoux train station, viable options.
For further education, the University of Côte d’Azur in Nice is considered among the top 20 universities in France. It includes 13 member institutions, including the prestigious Nice Sophia Antipolis University through to the École Supérieure de danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower, created in 1961 by the prima ballerina whom the institute is named after.
Activities and Entertainment
Cannes is as fast-paced as you would like it to be. For those who prefer to take life slowly, simply strolling along La Croisette, its famous main street, and taking in the sea views as well as renowned sites such as the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and the must-see handprints nearby, and the 19th Century Hôtel de Ville are excellent ways to pass the time.
The town prides itself on being a fashion leader, meaning its selection of high-end boutiques provide an exceptional shopping experience, while Cannes has plenty of top-notch bars and restaurants to relax in after a day at the beach.
There’s exploring to be done too, though, with its small winding streets in Le Suquet providing a peek into the town’s past, while the islands off the coast, Iles Ste-Marguérite and Ile St-Honorat, offer a fort and monastery, respectively, as well as caves and walking trails, for an enchanting day trip.
Art and Culture
The arts dominate in Cannes, with the town’s world-famous film festival drawing a galaxy of film stars and directors every year.
The town’s packed events calendar includes festivals of television, theatre, music, property and even yachting, while the six-night Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique in July and August serves up outstanding fireworks displays over the Baie de Cannes.
Looking back into the town’s past is also possible at places such as the Musée de la Castre, at the top of Suquet hill in the old monastery that belonged to the monks of Lérins. The captivating museum contains artefacts and art from around the globe.
Food and Drink
The location of Cannes and its history as a fishing village means seafood is plentiful in the town’s restaurants, ranging from bouillabaisse fish soups through to baked fillets, and Salade Niçoise topped with tuna or anchovies.
Plenty of produce is also grown in the wider region, with local farmers markets selling vegetables, fruit, salad, olives, spices and more, meaning healthy Mediterranean dishes dominate the menus of both traditional restaurants and high-end venues, such as the two Michelin-starred La Palme d’Or.
Being in the Côtes de Provence wine region means the town benefits from some excellent wines, most notably its exceptional rosé wines, which make up about 80 per cent of the regions output and are made predominantly from the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut varieties.
Accessibility
Reaching Cannes by air is easy, with the town’s small private airport accommodating smaller planes and helicopters, while Nice Inertnational Airport is less than 30 kilometres away and serves domestic and global destinations.
Berthings at Cannes marina can be booked for yachts and cruisers, while accessing the town by rail and road is convenient: The town is on the country’s high-speed train line, linking it to several major cities; and the major A8 road from Aix-en-Provence to Nice provides quick journeys through the region.