Cannes is a wonderful city for vacationing. Perfected with natural beauty, glitz and glamour, Cannes attracts several visitors especially during the International Film Festival. The majot attraction of the city is the Palais des Festivals where celebrities...more
Cannes is a wonderful city for vacationing. Perfected with natural beauty, glitz and glamour, Cannes attracts several visitors especially during the International Film Festival. The majot attraction of the city is the Palais des Festivals where celebrities meet to watch films that are being screened. Close to the Palais des Festivals is the Allees des Starsa must visit for movie buffs.
The Old Town of Cannes is also an excellent place to visit. The cobbled and winding streets are lined with small shops and boutiques. Visitors should climb up the ruins of the castle to get a complete view of the Old Town. The beaches in Cannes are clean and pleasant. Visitors can sit back and enjoy at the beaches. The public beaches are quite crowded hence visitors can opt for private beaches which cost around 30 Euros. The islands of St Marguerite andSt Honorat are within close reach of Cannes and a must-visit for every visitor.
Cannes is dotted with several shops, for the best shopping experience in the city the shops between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes are the most recommended. Another great shopping destination in Cannes is the Rue Meynadier.
The nearest airport to Cannes is the Cote d'Azur International Airport at Nice. From the airport visitors can take coach, buses, express coaches, trains or taxis. Express coaches are the best and quickest way of getting to Cannes. These express coaches leave every 30 minutes and take about 45 minutes to reach Cannes and cost around 17 Euros. Buses are the most affordable way and cost 1 Euro per ticket. Taxis are also quite convenient and charge a minimum of 80 Euros.
There are a few halal restaurants in Cannes where visitors can relish different cuisines. Some of the best halal restaurants include Le Jaipur Restaurant, Alchark, Bosphorus Kebab, etc. Most of these places serve Turkish and Middle Eastern delights.
There are a few mosques and musallas in Cannes. Some prominent mosques include the Mesdjid El-Meddina El-Mounawara, a prayer room at rue Louis Blanc Centre Ville and a prayer room at la Clinique des Olivets.