Cannes Old Town Travel Guide

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Cannes Old Town showing a coastal town
Cannes Old Town
Cannes Old Town featuring outdoor eating and café scenes
Cannes Old Town
Cannes Old Town featuring a small town or village

Sightsee the old quarter of Cannes, where narrow streets are filled with historic buildings and the views of the city and sea are mesmerizing.

Spend some time in the place where the city got its start, Cannes Old Town. Amble along medieval cobblestone streets lined with restaurants and boutiques. These streets snake their way through this hilltop quarter, also known as Le Suquet. The genteel, peaceful neighbourhood is a world away from the glitz and glamour of the city’s beaches, casinos, super yachts and film festival.

An enjoyable part of any visit to the old town is finding a perch to look down on the city below and the hive of activity around the harbour. For a really good viewpoint, go to the old castle and climb to the top of the tower. Take in sweeping vistas of the sea, the city and the mountains.

The castle is also the home of the Castre Museum. Browse its fascinating collections, which include 19th-century landscape paintings that reveal how Cannes looked many years ago. There is also a collection of musical instruments in the castle’s 12th-century chapel.

Next door to the castle is the Eglise Notre-Dame de l’Esperance, a Gothic church from the 17th century. Gaze up at its tall tower and then step inside the building to view its beautiful carved wooden pulpit and other pieces of religious art. Delight in more scenic vistas of Cannes by climbing up the steps to the top of the tower. If you are in the city at Christmas, view the church’s nativity scene. During the summer, watch open-air concerts in front of the entrance and in the courtyard of the castle.

Before you go up to the old quarter, check out some of the sights at the foot of the hill it sits on. Browse a fresh produce market and observe the super yachts docked in the harbour. Getting to Cannes Old Town involves a short stroll from the busy beach area. Parking is available, for a fee, in the garage near the harbour.


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Top hotels in Cannes Old Town

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

5 out of 5
10, La Croisette, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £892 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£892
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The employees are top notch very professional and courteous except the beach club very new and not knowing what to do"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Canopy by Hilton Cannes

Canopy by Hilton Cannes

4 out of 5
2, boulevard Jean Hibert, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £403 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£403
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a marina. Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Cannes Harbour are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
"Excellent staffers."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Canopy by Hilton Cannes
Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage

Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage

5 out of 5
2, rue Brougham - Square Mistral, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £464 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£464
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury residence in Cannes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"Did not care for the 2nd floor room that was busy in the early morning with trash pickup and traffic."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage
Hôtel Modern' Waikiki

Hôtel Modern' Waikiki

2 out of 5
11 Rue Des Serbes, Cannes, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur
Stay at this hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Cannes Harbour ...
8/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hôtel Modern' Waikiki
Chanteclair Hotel

Chanteclair Hotel

12 rue Forville, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is £67 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£67
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Promenade de la Croisette and Cannes Harbour ...
8/10 Very Good! (255 reviews)
"Nice little location in the old center of town…very friendly and accommodating management. Pic of the courtyard."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Chanteclair Hotel
Five Seas by Inwood Hotels

Five Seas by Inwood Hotels

5 out of 5
1 Rue Notre Dame, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £560 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£560
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cannes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (439 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Five Seas by Inwood Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Cannes Old Town

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Le Suquet

Spas, bars and seaside views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Le Suquet. Check out Castre Museum or Forville Provencal Food Market while you're exploring the area.

Le Suquet
Cannes Old Town which includes heritage architecture

Palais des Festivals - Old Port

Palais des Festivals - Old Port is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Promenade de la Croisette or Cannes Harbour.

Palais des Festivals - Old Port
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Cannes City Centre

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cannes City Centre. Make a stop by Promenade de la Croisette or Mace Beach while you're exploring the area.

Cannes City Centre
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Prado - Republique

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Gardens, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Prado - Republique. Make a stop by Carnot Boulevard while you're exploring.

Prado - Republique
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Riou - Petit Juas - Av de Grasse

While there might not be top attractions in Riou - Petit Juas - Av de Grasse, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Promenade de la Croisette and Carnot Boulevard.

Riou - Petit Juas - Av de Grasse
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Carnot

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Carnot might not have many top sights, but Promenade de la Croisette and Carnot Boulevard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carnot


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