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.

Cannes has something to appeal to holidaymakers of all ages. Family visitors will find a great variety of attractions to fill their days, including natural features and purpose-built manmade highlights. The beach is the city’s fail-safe for families, and whether you benefit from the use of a private stretch or join the masses in the public areas, you can be sure that the golden sands and blue Mediterranean waters will provide long hours of entertainment.

Cannes’ calendar of events is busy, with its international film festival in May taking first prize for the most interesting, exciting and glamorous event of the year. Bastille Day and other popular French holidays are celebrated enthusiastically by Cannes’ residents, and the city is always a lively place to be at these times.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is the chief air facility serving Cannes and is located just 15 miles from its city centre. It’s a busy airport that serves nearly 10 million passengers per year and provides a major gateway to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Flights from the UK are provided by British Airways, Bmi and easyJet, while Northwest Airlines is one of the chief route operators from the US.

Banks: 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 12:00, Saturday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 19:30, Monday to Saturday
Museums: opening times vary 
Business Offices: 08:30 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday