Enjoying long sun-soaked summer days and a prime position on the French Riviera, Cannes is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region. From package holidaymakers to affluent jet-setters, the city attracts visitors in their thousands from late spring right up to the autumn season.

The annual Cannes Film Festival has helped to put Cannes on the tourist map, with the rich and famous arriving in droves each May to walk the red carpet and attend screenings of acclaimed movie productions from around the world. Regular visitors come for the party atmosphere that envelops the city during the festival, as well as for the chance to spot Hollywood’s biggest names.