Things to Do in Cannes
50 curated spots from Cannes itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Ferry to Île Sainte-Marguerite
Take the 15–20 minute boat from the old port over to the island; ferries run regularly during the day and tickets are easy to buy at the dock.
1h · $20-25 per person round trip
Marché Forville
Browse the covered market’s fruit, vegetables, olives, cheeses, and fish; buy picnic supplies like breads, olives, fruits, and pastries (avoid non-halal meats).
1h · Free to enter (food extra)
La Croisette Promenade
Walk the palm-lined seafront from the Palais des Festivals toward the eastern beaches, enjoying sea views, gardens, and occasional beach access. Stop whenever you like on benches shaded by palms.
2h · Free
La Croisette Promenade Walk
Stroll the palm-lined Boulevard de la Croisette, with the sea on one side and gardens plus grand hotels on the other; pause in the green pockets and on the public beach sections for a wilder-feeling shoreline.
2h · Free
La Croisette Seafront Walk
Stroll the palm‑lined promenade, check the sea views, spot yachts, and let the kids play at the small playgrounds and on the sand.
1h 30m · Free
Antibes Free Explore in Old Town
Spend a couple of unplanned hours in the old quarter—peek into small lanes, local food shops, and flower-filled courtyards.
1h · Free (snacks extra)
Boulevard de la Croisette Promenade
Walk the famous seafront boulevard lined with palm trees, gardens, and beach clubs. Focus on the stretch between the Palais des Festivals and Port Canto, with small park areas, yacht views, and sea air.
1h 30m · Free
Cannes La Bocca Beach
Take a short bus ride to this quieter, more local beach with a wilder, less‑built‑up feel and views back toward Cannes.
2h 30m · Free (plus small bus fare)
Cannes La Bocca Beach Walk
Walk the more local, less crowded stretch of beach at La Bocca with palms, open sand, and views back towards central Cannes. There’s a promenade where you can wander and sit without needing to pay for a beach club.
1h · Free
Cannes Marché Forville Visit
Browse the covered market’s fresh produce, flowers, and local specialties; focus on fruits, olives, breads, and cheeses while avoiding charcuterie.
1h 30m · Free to enter (snacks extra)
Cannes Public Beach (Plage Macé / Plage de la Croisette)
Choose one of the public stretches of sand along La Croisette for swimming and sand play; bring your own towels and snacks.
2h 30m · Free
Cannes Public Beach Relaxation
Spend a slow morning on the public section of the beach at the eastern end of La Croisette: read, nap, dip in the sea, or walk the shoreline under palm trees.
2h 30m · Free (optional chair rental extra)
Catamaran Cruise in the Bay of Cannes
Board a half-day or sunset catamaran from the old port (e.g., cruises to the Lérins Islands). Relax on deck nets, swim off the boat if conditions allow, and enjoy panoramic views of the palm-lined coastline and distant hills. Book in advance online if you want a particular time slot.
3h · $55-90 per person depending on cruise
Ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island
Catch the ferry from the Vieux Port (about 15 minutes) to Île Sainte-Marguerite, the larger of the Lérins Islands. Once there, walk into the pine and eucalyptus forest trails, find small rocky coves with dazzling water, and visit Fort Royal (outside views are nice even if you skip going inside).
3h · $20-30 per person round-trip ferry
Forest & Coastal Trails on Île Sainte-Marguerite
Follow signed dirt paths through tall pine and eucalyptus trees, circling to small rocky coves where you can swim or sit on the rocks surrounded by nature.
3h · Free (after ferry)
Fort Royal & Coastal Lookouts
Visit the old fort (linked to the Man in the Iron Mask) and then continue along coastal paths with views back to Cannes and across to other islands.
1h 30m · $8-12 entry (check current prices)
Free Explore: Cannes Beach & Rue d’Antibes Shopping
After you’re dropped back in Cannes, relax on the sand again or wander Rue d’Antibes for window shopping and small boutiques.
2h 30m · Free (excluding any shopping)
Grasse Old Town & Perfume Heritage Walk
Wander the maze of narrow streets, colorful houses, and small squares, visiting at least one historic perfume house for a brief tour.
2h 30m · Free to walk (perfume museum often free or low-cost)
Half-Day Catamaran Cruise in the Bay of Cannes
Join a scheduled half-day catamaran cruise that sails from the old port toward the Lérins Islands. Relax together on the netted deck, swim or snorkel in designated stops (gear usually provided), and enjoy the sun with constant views of the forested islands and Esterel hills.
3h 30m · $70-110 per person (depending on operator and season)
Île Saint-Honorat Monastery & Vineyards Walk
From Sainte-Marguerite or directly from Cannes by separate ferry, visit Île Saint-Honorat, where monks cultivate vineyards among trees. Stroll the circular coastal path through pines and low Mediterranean scrub, explore the old fortified monastery by the water, and enjoy the serene, green atmosphere.
3h · $20-25 per person (round-trip ferry; monastery visit free or small suggested donation)
Île Sainte-Marguerite Coastal and Forest Walk
Follow the marked paths through pine forest and along rocky shores; visit Fort Royal from outside if you like and find quiet spots to sit.
2h · Free (fort entry optional)
Île Sainte-Marguerite Forest & Coast Path
Take the ferry from the old port and follow signed footpaths through pine and eucalyptus forest, rocky coves, and small beaches around the island.
3h · $20-25 (round-trip ferry)
Île Sainte-Marguerite Forest Trails
Take the ferry from Cannes (15–20 minutes) to Sainte-Marguerite; follow pine- and eucalyptus-shaded trails around the island, stopping at quiet rocky coves for swims.
3h · $20-25 ferry round trip
Île Sainte-Marguerite Forest Trails & Coves
Walk the pine‑scented paths, explore coves for paddling and snorkeling, and visit the exterior of Fort Royal (you can choose to enter the museum if your kids are interested).
3h · $5-10 per person (optional fort museum) or Free for walking
Île Sainte-Marguerite Island Walk
Take the short ferry from the Vieux Port to Sainte-Marguerite, then follow forest paths through umbrella pines and eucalyptus to small coves and viewpoints; you can also briefly see the outside of Fort Royal.
3h · $20-30 per person (ferry roundtrip)
Île Sainte‑Marguerite Day Trip
Take the 15‑minute ferry, then follow forest trails through eucalyptus and pine, explore Fort Royal’s exterior, and swim or snorkel in clear coves.
3h 30m · $20-30 per adult round‑trip ferry, less for kids
La Croix des Gardes Park & Viewpoints
Take local bus or a short rideshare up to this large, wooded park on the hills behind Cannes, then explore marked paths through dense greenery and stop at viewpoints over the bay.
2h 30m · Free (small bus fare if used)
La Croix des Gardes Park Hike
Climb into this large, wooded park on the hill behind Cannes for looping trails among pines and mimosa, with occasional viewpoints over the bay.
2h 30m · Free
Le Suquet Hill & Notre-Dame d'Espérance
Walk up the cobbled lanes lined with greenery and climbing plants to the hilltop church of Notre-Dame d'Espérance. Explore the shaded square and small garden areas around the church, then step to the viewpoints over the harbor, islands, and the sea—perfect for couple photos.
1h 30m · Free
Le Suquet Old Town
Wander the steep lanes, stone steps, and old village atmosphere; look for views over the harbor and rooftops.
2h · FreeRestaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Le Jaipur
Indian restaurant with a leafy, colorful interior a short walk from La Croisette. Ask specifically for their halal chicken and lamb dishes (they state halal options are available); safe choices include vegetable curries, dal, chana masala, and seafood or prawn curries. Avoid any non-halal meat and alcohol-based sauces.
1h 15m · $25-40 per person
Al Charq
Lebanese restaurant serving halal meat—order mixed grills, shawarma plates, hummus, falafel, and grilled vegetables; confirm halal and ask for no wine in marinades.
1h 30m · $25-35 per person
Le Jardin de Bambou
Asian restaurant with many vegetable and fish-based dishes; order vegetable stir-fries, tofu, fish, and rice, asking them to avoid cooking with alcohol.
1h 15m · $25-35 per person
Le Riyad
Moroccan restaurant with halal meat; go for couscous with halal chicken or lamb, tagines, and vegetable dishes—confirm halal and request no alcohol in sauces.
1h 15m · $25-35 per person
La Casa di Nonna
Cozy Italian restaurant with warm, rustic-jungle vibes (wood, greenery). Focus on vegetarian and seafood pasta like pesto pasta, arrabbiata, four-cheese, or simple tomato basil, plus margherita and vegetable pizzas; ask them to avoid alcohol-based sauces and pork toppings.
1h 15m · $22-35 per person
La Table du Chef
Intimate bistro just off Rue d’Antibes. For halal needs, focus strictly on fish and vegetarian dishes such as grilled fish of the day, vegetable sides, and salads, and verify that no alcohol-based sauces are used in your plates. Consider calling ahead to confirm they can accommodate halal-friendly preparation for fish dishes.
1h 30m · $30-45 per person
Le Ksar
North African restaurant with palm decor; choose couscous and tagines with halal lamb or chicken—confirm halal on arrival and avoid dishes that include alcohol.
1h 15m · $18-30 per person
Le Palais Oriental
Moroccan restaurant that serves halal meats (confirm when seated); go for the chicken or lamb tagine, couscous with vegetables, and mint tea instead of alcohol.
1h 30m · $35-50 per person
Steak 'n Shake Cannes
American‑style diner by the port; order vegetarian pancakes, egg‑based breakfast plates, or fish sandwiches and avoid any non‑halal meat (the kitchen can prepare without bacon or pork).
1h · $15-20 per person
Asie Fast Food Halal
Casual halal Asian fast-food spot (often kebab/Asian mix) near the greener, less touristy La Bocca area. Fully halal meats; choose chicken or beef kebab plates, rice with grilled meats, and veggie sides. Confirm no alcohol-based sauces.
45m · $12-20 per person
Astoux et Brun
Choose grilled fish, simple seafood plates, salads, and vegetable sides; confirm no alcohol-based sauces if needed.
1h 15m · $30-50 per person
Bagel Café Cannes
Casual café; choose vegetarian bagels (cheese, egg, veggies) or fish options, and smoothies; ask them to avoid any ham or bacon on your order.
45m · $10-15 per person
Beach Picnic on Île Sainte-Marguerite
Bring a halal picnic from Cannes (breads, cheese, olives, fruit, packaged tuna, or takeaway from a halal grill) and eat under the pines or near the shoreline.
1h · $10-15 per person (groceries)
Beryte
Order a halal-friendly Lebanese plate such as falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush, or grilled chicken shawarma if available.
1h · $20-35 per person
Bosphore Kebab Cannes
Turkish kebab shop with halal meat; order chicken and beef döner plates, wraps, and falafel, and double‑check “tout halal” with the staff.
45m · $12-18 per person
Ciro
Italian spot just off the Croisette; choose vegetarian pizzas (no ham), seafood pastas without wine-based sauces, and salads—clearly specify no meat, no alcohol in cooking.
1h 15m · $20-35 per person
Crêperie du Vieux Port
Casual crêpe spot; order sweet crêpes with fruit, Nutella, or sugar and avoid ham or other meat fillings, confirming no alcohol-based flambé options.
45m · $10-18 per person
Istanbul Grill
Halal Turkish grill near the station back in Cannes. Halal options: doner kebab, grilled chicken and lamb skewers, pide, and salads, all made with halal meat.
1h · $12-20 per person
La Crêperie de la Croisette
Simple crêpe stand/café near the promenade. Stick to sweet crêpes (sugar, Nutella, honey, fruit) and coffee/juice; avoid ham or alcohol‑based toppings and verify there is no pork gelatin in any spreads.
45m · $8-15 per person
La Crêperie du Suquet
Order sweet crêpes (sugar, Nutella, fruits) and vegetarian galettes with cheese and egg; ask them to cook yours on a clean section of the hotplate away from ham or non‑halal meats.
1h · $10-15 per person