Part of the Hotel Martinez, this is one of the best acclaimed restaurants in the French Riviera. Highly praised for their modern Mediterranean cuisine and exhibiting an elegant art deco setting. It is also a superb beach restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sun all day and Mon-Tue for lunch off season.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 98 74 14
www.hotel-martinez.com
The Quays is Cannes’ ultimate favorite crew bar, ideally located on the waterfront. They offer a large choice of whiskey and beer, with ‘Happy Hours’ every day from 5pm-8pm. On Thursday through Saturday nights, The Quays hosts live bands who play music ranging from Reggae, to Blues or rock; not to mention, of course, Irish pop / rock ! Last but not least, they offer live sport coverage on a large screen for any major event. Friendly Irish manager Jason, international staff.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 39 27 84
Rated as being ‘the best homemade ice cream in Cannes!" for more than 30 years. They serve a large variety of flavours, including some very unusual creations. They use all kinds of seasonal fresh fruits and ingredients. 'Coupes glacées' (described as “to die for!”). You can mix cake, ice cream and whipped cream to enjoy on site. Open daily from 10am.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 39 26 87
Visitors can enjoy a drink or a cup of tea here, with some light fares on the seafront terrace of the Chateau de la Napoule, overlooking the harbour. Open daily in season from 11am-5pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 49 95 05
www.chateau-lanapoule.com
A convivial brasserie and bar located inside the marina, they offer tasty pizzas, French and Italian dishes. They also have a tearoom with homemade desserts. Open 7/7 in season nonstop from 7:30 to 2am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with live bands playing in the summer. They also have an outside terrace.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 93 04 05
Good and lively restaurant located in the marina complex, serving a choice of traditional French dishes, pizzas and big salads. They also have an excellent value prix fixe menu for lunch. The setting is of modern décor with art exhibition on the walls, and an outdoor terrace. They offer breakfast and nonstop service in season from 8am-2:30am. Bar renowned for its rum cocktails! Live band performances. You will receive a warm welcoming from owner Florian.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 49 28 83
www.le-spot.fr
A buzzing pub, facing the port & chateau of Mandelieu la Napoule, serving pub food, including the popular Fish n’Chips and BBQs. They also have a big screen TV for sports games. Here is an ideal place to come for cocktails, themed parties and the outdoor terrace. Open daily from 5pm off season, 2pm in season.
Tel : +33(0)4 93 49 95 36
www.osullivans-pubs.com
This place is a good reason by itself to go to Grasse! Truly an amazing spot, tucked in an adorable pedestrian street in Grasse. Super friendly owners Philippe and Pierre Jean are maitres patissier, chocolatier and glacier. Incredible choice of refined pastries, chocolates, confectionary and over 40 kinds of teas. Plus tens of flavours for warm or frozen coffees, chocolates, sorbet and ice cream. Fresh fruit juices, crepes. Also a restaurant offering a refined cuisine at an unbeatable price. Everything is homemade, 100% natural, amazingly creative and delicious!
Part of a luxury and charming hotel, and one of the most renowned and sophisticated restaurants on the coast, Moulin de Mougins is housed in a 16th century olive mill. They serve Mediterranean style cuisine, with a choice of classic, contemporary or light dishes. Outside dining and cooking classes available. Lunch & dinner, closed Mon & Tue. Open daily in season.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 75 78 24
www.moulindemougins.com
Cannes is a shopper’s haven! From the Croisette to rue d’Antibes, all the most prestigious brands of fashion designers, haute couture, jewellers and perfume shops are represented as well as more affordable shops suitable for any budget. Don’t miss the pedestrian Rue Meynadier, at the end of Rue d’Antibes, for inexpensive and original shops and a variety of food stores.
Very popular casino dating from 1907. Slot machines and other traditional games available.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 98 78 00
www.lucienbarriere.com/fr/Casino/Cannes-Croisette/accueil.html
One of the most famous and trendiest casinos on the French Riviera. Full range of traditional gambling games including slot machines, along with a nice restaurant, lounge bar and private beach. Open daily noon-3am.
Tel: +33(0)497 063 690
www.lepalmbeach.com
Ideally located close to the harbour, this cinema offers some showings in English.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 39 10 00
www.allocine.fr
Every day (except Mon) le Marché Forville takes place behind the old port from 7am-1pm. It is one of the largest and most renowned market, for its choice of local produce, flowers, cheese and charcuterie counters and fish stalls. Every Mon, Forville also hosts a small antique flea market from 8am-6pm.
Michelin starred chefs Stéphane, Antoine and François Raimbault from L’Oasis in La Napoule, offer highly popular cooking and pastries classes for any level. Learn about their technique and explore the world of ‘Haute Cuisine’ through traditional and contemporary recipes. They also offer wine tasting classes.
Tel:+33(0)4 93 49 95 52
Croisette Promenade is the world famous waterfront walk from the Vieux Port all the way to Port Pierre Canto and around Pointe de la Croisette. You may follow the waterfront all the way to Golfe Juan and Juan les Pins.
There is also a very nice coastal walk between the Port de la Napoule to the Port de la Rague,one km to the west. Stop in La Cambuse, right on the port, for a quick bite or a drink.
Cannes has miles of sandy beaches. Most of those bordering the Croisette are private and rent chairs and parasols.
There is also a long public beach stretched along Bd du Midi, just west of the Vieux Port, including plages du Midi and Les Rochers.
Just behind Port Canto is L’Ecrin plage, great for snorkeling.
Diving school and shop located within walking distance from Port Canto. Large choice of diving gear, Aqua Lung dealers, tank refill services.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 43 40 42
Cell: +33(0)6 37 78 30 85 (Romain)
[email protected]
www.aqua-evolution.fr
PADI and CMAS dive center located in Port de La Rague. Sale, rental, repair of diving equipment, tank refills, Nitrox and Aqualung centre. Manager Franco is very used to working with yachts.
Tel: +33(0) 4 93 49 74 33
[email protected]
www.rague-plongee.com
Palm Beach, located close to Port Canto (towards Golfe Juan), facing Ste Marguerite Island, is a very popular kitesurfing/windsurfing spot. Easy launching from the narrow beach, by a large parking area.
Gorgeous golf course, set up between Cannes and Grasse. 18 hole, par 73 golf course, spreading on 200 acres. Adjacent to the golf course is the magnificent hotel restaurant Chateau de la Bégude. Open daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 12 00 08
www.opengolfclub.com/opiovalbonne
Considered one of the most beautiful golf course in the region, located close to Cannes. 18 hole/par 71 Robert Trend Jones Jr design course. Also a 9 hole course and 3 green drivings. Onsite proshop and restaurant.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 09 76 60
www.golfsaintdonat.com
Exquisite and luxurious spa, set in a gorgeous villa, surrounded by a luxuriant garden. Vast choice of face, body and nails treatments. Open Mon to Sat 10am-8pm in season; Tue to Sat 9am-7pm off season.
Tel:+33(0)4 92 92 08 00
www.ayame-beauty.fr
Gorgeous spa part of the luxurious Hotel Martinez.
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 98 73 00
www.hotel-martinez.com
Recommended hair dresser for women and men, and beauty parlour offering manicure, pedicure, waxing, hair extension and make up. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 59 08 33
www.lorenzo-cosi.com