Cannes Vacations, France

Cannes is the famous resort on the French Riviera in the Côtes d'Azur region of south‑eastern France. Located just 25km southwest of Nice, the population is estimated at around 69,700 inhabitants. The town lies within easy reach of the Maritime Alps and is particularly noted for its idyllic, sandy beaches. While Cannes is most known for the international film festival, it is also host to a number of other arts festivals, trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions all year round. Principle among these is the Cannes Municipal Music and Drama Conservatoire, an organization devoted to the introduction of music and drama to children aged five years and up.

The seafront comprises mainly of the palm-lined Promenade de la Croisette, where you'll find some of the more expensive hotels. The harbour area is generally full of luxury yachts and transatlantic liners. There are also a number of casinos here along the seafront.

Most of the beaches in Cannes are private and may cost up to €30 a day – this usually includes a sun bed and some form of shade. The public beaches are to be found at the further outskirts of the town, but these can be exceptionally crowded, especially in the summer months. One good option is to visit one of the two islands out in the bay. Ste Honorat and Ste Marguerite are known collectively as the Îles de Lérins, and you can take a boat trip out to where can find less crowded beaches. A return ticket will cost about €5 and boats leave every half-hour.

The town of Cannes itself has a number of attractions that are well worth a visit. The old town - known as Le Suquet - has some beautiful narrow winding streets and includes the ruins of an old fortified priory; a good place to stop and can take in a spectacular view of the 12 km coastline. There is also the Chapell Ste-Anne, dating from the twelfth-century. The Musée de la Castre has an extraordinary collection of musical instruments from all over the world, along with a section on archaeology and ethnology.

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Things To Do and See in Cannes

Forville Market (Marche Forville), Cannes
This traditional French outdoor market specializes

in quality produce harvested by local farmers.
Attraction type: Flea/street market

Carlton Casino Club, Cannes
Attraction type: Casino

Zanzibar, Cannes
Attraction type: Gay bar

Parfumerie Bouteille, Cannes
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Plage du Martinez, Cannes
Attraction type: Beach

Looking For The Best Yacht Charter

Cannes Film Festival Offers Luxury Charters

Author: Peter Leigh

For yacht charters, Cannes is the place to go when you want to experience the life of the rich and famous. Take in the famous Cannes Film Festival and cruise along the French Riviera. From the moment you step on the yacht, there will be a professional crew to serve you. Although the yacht charter company may suggest an itinerary, you may have different places you want to visit. As long as there are good anchorages, you can choose your own itinerary with yacht charters. Cannes is the ultimate destination, but there are many sights to see along the way. Yacht charters in Cannes are hard to beat.

You don't have to choose luxury yacht charters. Cannes also has bareboat yacht charters that you can crew on your own as long as you have sailing experience. You also have to be very cognizant of the differences in sailing in this part of the world if you have never done so before. If you want to charter a yacht, Cannes experts will tell you that it is best to make your first trip with an experienced crew and learn what the potential dangers might be. Then you can charter a yacht on your own and set out on a unique adventure.

Technology has made its way into yacht charters. Cannes luxury yachts have Internet connections so you can keep in touch with home or the office while you are enjoying your time at sea. If you book a bareboat charter yacht, Cannes yacht charter companies do not provide Internet access on these boats. The idea is for you to enjoy the thrill of sailing, so you will not have the amenities of the luxury yachts. If you choose a crewed yacht charter, you will still have a chef to cook your meals, so you can enjoy the flavor of Cannes offshore as well as on land.

Choose Cannes as one of your ports of call when you book yacht charters. Cannes has all the flair of living life to the fullest. If you plan your vacation around the Cannes Film Festival, you will one of many that charter yachts to Cannes at this time of the year. This will give you an opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars of the film industry and take in some of the best films of the year. You do have to plan the trip and be very certain about the number of passengers you want to take with you on the yacht. International maritime law states that there can be no more than 12 passengers on yacht charters. If you intend to have more than this number in your party, then you will have to let the yacht charter company know so it can get the special registration required.

When you book crewed yacht charters to Cannes, you will have to leave your pets at home. Most yacht charter companies do not allow pets on board and because of the close quarters, smoking is prohibited inside. If you are travelling to France from another country for the express purpose of booking a yacht charter, you will need to present your passport in order to board the yacht. Charters to Cannes are subject to the customs and immigration rules and regulations.

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