CANNESFRANCE

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING

Dream of the French Riviera — the vision is Cannes. Once a sleepy fishing village, today the Festival City is all about glitterati, yachts, exotic cars and unbeatable people-watching.

Cannes’ history has an old-time glamour. Trace the past in the harbor of St. Pierre. A flotilla of fishing boats bobs alongside luxurious super-yachts. The historic center of town, Le Suquet twists into a charming labyrinth of old, cobbled streets.

The city’s contemporary elegance lies along La Croisette, called the Catwalk by the Sea. Here is where stars converge for the Cannes Film Festival every May. Year-round, the seaside promenade buzzes with fashionable shops, boutiques and cafes.

Eating in Cannes is a typically sophisticated South of France affair. Drawing on the abundance of the surrounding region of Provence, meals are delicately prepared and richly satisfying.

Try the bouillabaise, a stew of a dozen different types of Mediterranean fish seasoned with Provencal herbs. Seafood with lemon sauces are also popular here. Look for mullet, hake, conger, lobster and mussels. Ratatouille, a local stewed veggie dish, makes a delicious side or order it over rice for a meal.

Locals drink pastis, an anise-flavored apéritif. Developed to replace the French love of absinthe, the liqueur has a nice licorice bite.

Shopping is a gentle and ubiquitous sport in Cannes. Luxury design is everywhere. Most ultra-luxe shops are between La Croisette and Rue d’Antibes. The area is comfortably walkable and speckled with approachable souvenir shops.

Two daily markets, Forville and Place

Gambetta, invite a turn. Here, find ceramics, glass and antiques next to cosmetics, candles and jewelry. Anything made with local olive oil and lavender is sure to delight.

Experience the glamour of Cannes and the French Riviera.

CURRENCY France uses the euro.

Some major banks exchange money at ATMs.

All restaurants include a 15% service charge, but leave a

small tip.

Most stores accept major credit cards.

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

Explore two of southern France’s most charming inland villages. In Grasse, the French perfume capital, tour the Fragonard Perfumerie and boutique. After an idyllic drive through the countryside, enjoy the cobbled lanes of St. Paul de Vence, a medieval town full of galleries and boutiques.

Marvel at the panoramas of the French Riviera. Journey through St. Raphael, a resort town with quays and shops, before an invigorating tour of coastal magnificence. Be sure to snap photos of palms, orange trees, mimosas and volcanic rock against the cobalt sea.

Spend a bustling day at the famous market square, Cours Saleya. Nice, the capital of the French Riviera, is home to a glorious Provencal market. A guide helps select cheeses, olives and local socca, a flatbread, to sample during independent shopping and mingling with locals and merchants.

GRASSE AND ST. PAUL DE VENCE

SCENIC FRENCH RIVIERA

NICE MARKET FLAVORS

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CANNES FRANCE

1. PALAIS DES FESTIVALS ET DES CONGRÈSStart a stroll down La Croisette at the home of the Cannes Film Festival and casino.

2. VIEUX PORTStep back in time at the old port, full of mega-yachts, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

3. MUSÉE DE LA CASTRESee Mediterranean and Middle Eastern masks, weapons and more from the 1200s.

beyond city center

GRASSEVisit the former glove-making town, now the capital of the French perfume industry.

ST. PAUL-DE-VENCERelax within the rocky outpost of the French countryside, a long-time refuge of artists.

NICETour the capital of the French Riviera’s beach, promenade and lively markets.

ANTIBESExplore this resort where master painters worked, now home to festivals and museums.

MONTE CARLOHead over to Monaco’s dazzling city, known for its wealth, sophistication and luxury.