Cannes is situated in the south east of France in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. It is one of the most well known cities in France due in no part to its world renowned film festival. It is quite an upmarket area where you can expect to see Luxury mansions in gated communities as well as some of the finest restaurants hotels and shops in the world.
If you are traveling from Ireland then the easiest thing to do is get a flight to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport which is just a fifteen mile drive from Cannes.
This is certainly the city in which to indulge any rich man/woman fantasies you may have for however long you can afford to. The old town or Le Suquet offers superb views of the city and further afield due to its lofty position. The Chapelle Ste-Anne which dates back to the twelfth century can also be found here as well as the Musée de la Castre. The busiest streets in Cannes are Meynardier, Antibes and the promenade de la Croisette.
Try keeping some restraint when walking round these areas when it comes to your credit cards. It can be very easy to rack up a considerable bill very quickly indeed.
Another popular spot for tourists is La Croisette. This waterfront avenue is lined with palm trees and offers an exciting glimpse of some of the luxury yachts which are moored there. Unless you are staying at certain hotels you will not be able to access the beaches in this area. Eating in this area may be out of most people’s budget.