Cannes is often seen through the lens of glamour, yet behind the red carpets and polished façades lies a city that offers more than appearances. This travel itinerary ebook brings together the most essential parts of Cannes—those that give the city its rhythm and texture—through suggestions designed for travelers who enjoy moving with freedom but appreciate local insight.
At the heart of Cannes is its Old Town, a compact hillside neighborhood known as Le Suquet. It’s here, among narrow lanes and modest stone buildings, that the city’s past feels most present.
Nearby, Marché Forville buzzes with everyday life. The market is not just a place to browse—it’s where you start to understand the city’s habits through its food, its tempo, its tone. From here, the harbor is just a short walk away, opening into views that shift between working boats and private yachts without ceremony.
La Croisette stretches alongside the sea, wide and open, anchored by landmarks like the Hotel Carlton and the Palace of Festivals. Whether you walk its full length or pause at the beach, it remains the city’s most visible stage.
Just behind it, the Chemin des Étoiles offers a modest echo of Hollywood’s walk of fame, while the Pointe Croisette curves quietly into a more residential, relaxed shoreline.
