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The Mediterranean sun and sea of Cannes, so vital to the palm trees that cover the local landscape, also nourish the festive and lazy tendencies of visitors. You're in Cannes, after all ' enjoy yourself! Start with the white sandy beaches. They may not be the worlds biggest, but they have their advantages. Most, like the Plage du Martinez (Martinez Beach) and the Plage Calao (Calao Beach), are private, which means they feature all the comforts you can dream up, from sunbeds and refreshments to waterskiing, parasailing, and jetski excursions. The water, of course, is blissfully warm, at least in the summer. After a long day of sunbathing and relaxation, its time for a bite to eat and an evening of dancing in one of Canness numerous and varied nightclubs. The Cat Corner attracts a diverse, young and raucous crowd, always prepared to party until dawn. The same can be said of the gang at Farfalla, where a friendly atmosphere is the key to a great party; the same holds true for Opéra (not the opera, but a club called the Opera), Janes Club at the Gray d'Albion Hotel, and Jimmy'z, a bourgeois discothèque with a huge dance floor. For the visitor looking for something a bit more highbrow, the handful of museums in Cannes, while disappointing in number, are of uniformly high quality. On the Croisette, you will find the gorgeous Malmaison, a former private mansion featuring a program of temporary art exhibits. At the summit of Le Suquet is the Musée de la Castre (La Castre Museum), which boasts a panoramic view of the city and environs, as well as collections highlighting Mediterranean archaeology and musical instruments from the world over. Just next door is the church of Notre-Dame de l'Espérance with its intriguing ex-votos (commemorative plaques and artworks) giving thanks for the Virgins favors. On the island of Sainte-Marguerite, one can visit the prison where the Man in the Iron Mask was held, and admire a significant collection of nautical pieces, at the Musée de la Mer (Museum of the Sea); note, too, the newly restored Roman frescoes. Finally, Cannes also boasts a number of art galleries to rival any in France, including the contemporary-minded Galerie de Cannes (Cannes Gallery), the Galerie Alexandre Léadouze (Alexandre Léadouze Gallery) and the Atelier Bernard Payet (Bernard Payet Studio). But maybe, seeing as you are in a film buffs paradise, you'd rather catch a movie. Cannes has no enormous multiplexes, but the three main local cinemas - the Arcades 3, the Star, and the Olympia - are all near the center of town And don't forget that Cannes hosts festivals all year round: the Festival de la Plaisance (Pleasure Boat Festival; note, too, that yachts and small craft may be rented all year round in Cannes at Yacht and Boat, Camper et Nicholsons, and other establishments), the Festival International du Film (International Film Festival), a wonderful Festival de Danse (Dance Festival) whose scope is ever increasing, and the MIDEM are just a few of the events held here annually. Finally, Cannes is ideal for a shopping spree, notably in the numerous boutiques on the Rue d'Antibes and the Boulevard de la Croisette. The clotheshorse will find both prestigious houses like Chanel and familiar chains like Zara. Fashion is well served in Cannes. With its attractions for every taste and every budget, Cannes is fun for everyone! |
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