Côte d’Azur Guide
Things to Do Around Cannes
Cannes · Côte d’Azur · Riviera
Check availabilityLa Palme d'Azur is the ideal apartment in Cannes for exploring the Côte d'Azur: a Cannes apart-hotel just 100 metres from Plage du Midi and 3 km from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette. More spacious and more affordable than a hotel room, it is the perfect base — quieter than the city centre — from which to explore the whole Riviera. Cannes Verrerie Residence welcomes you to Cannes.
Whether you are visiting as a family, for a festival, or for a long weekend, this guide covers everything you need: beaches, must-see sights, transport links, and the major events that define life in Cannes throughout the year.
Cannes at a Glance
Where can I swim near the residence?
Plage du Midi, just 100 metres on foot, offers fine sandy beaches with calm waters, perfect for families. Less crowded than the Croisette, they alternate between free public beaches and private beach clubs with sun loungers and restaurants.
How do I reach the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals?
The Palais des Festivals, the Croisette and the old port are around 3 km away, about 5 to 10 minutes by car or a direct bus ride on the Palm Bus. On foot along the seafront, allow around thirty minutes of walking with views of the Mediterranean.
What can I visit in a single day?
The Lérins Islands — Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat — offer hidden coves, pine forests and the fort of the Man in the Iron Mask. In Cannes: the historic Le Suquet quarter, Forville market and the climb to Notre-Dame de l'Espérance for panoramic views over the bay.
What to Visit Around Cannes
From your sea-view apartment in Cannes, the entire Côte d'Azur is within reach in under an hour: hilltop villages, legendary ports, art towns and the world capital of perfume line the Mediterranean coast. Whether you choose a studio or a sea-view duplex, the residence is the ideal base from which to explore the Riviera. Here are the unmissable destinations, with their travel times from the residence.
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Things to Do Around Cannes
Beyond the beaches, the Cannes region packs in all the signature experiences of the Côte d'Azur: unspoilt islands, hikes through red rock, Provençal markets, lavender fields and vineyards. More than enough to fill every day of your stay.
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Transport & Getting Here
Palm Bus
The Mairie Annexe stop is 100 m away. Route 1 connects the residence to Cannes town centre, the train station and the Croisette in just a few minutes.
Train & Stations
Cannes-la-Bocca station serves the coastal line; Cannes TGV station (around 2.2 km away) connects to Antibes, Nice and Monaco in just a few minutes.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
France's second busiest airport is 30 km away (30–40 min). Shuttle buses, trains and taxis provide connections to Cannes year-round.
On-site Parking
The residence has a private underground car park (€20/night), ideal for exploring the Côte d'Azur by car: Antibes, Grasse, Mougins or the Estérel.
Major Events in Cannes
Cannes lives to the rhythm of its trade shows and festivals. The residence is a sought-after base that lets you stay without paying city-centre prices.
MIPIM
The world's leading property market.
Cannes Film Festival
The most famous film festival in the world.
Cannes Lions
The international festival of creativity and advertising.
Yachting Festival
The grand nautical season and the Régates Royales.
MIPCOM
The global market for entertainment content.
ILTM
The international luxury travel market.
During these periods, apartments fill up quickly and minimum stay requirements apply: book your apartment in Cannes several months in advance for the best rate.
Staying in Cannes for a Trade Show or Congress?
3 km from the Palais des Festivals, La Palme d'Azur is the ideal base for delegates and business travellers. During the major trade shows — MIPIM, Cannes Lions, MIPCOM, MAPIC, ILTM, Yachting Festival — an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and workspace proves both more comfortable and often more affordable than a hotel room, while keeping you within easy reach of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (30 km) and Cannes train station. For a team, the superior duplex offers multiple bedrooms and space to work.
Why choose an apartment over a hotel during a trade show?
More space to work and entertain, a kitchen for your irregular hours, multiple bedrooms to share with colleagues, and a controlled rate over multi-night stays. High-speed Wi-Fi and on-site parking round off the amenities for a professional stay in Cannes.
What are the major trade shows at the Palais des Festivals?
MIPIM (property, March), Cannes Film Festival (May), Cannes Lions (advertising, June), Yachting Festival (September), MIPCOM (content, October), MAPIC (retail, November) and ILTM (luxury, December) define the calendar. During these periods, book several months in advance: apartments fill quickly and minimum stay requirements apply.
Your Cannes Apart-Hotel for Exploring the Côte d'Azur
La Palme d'Azur offers apartment rentals in Cannes — from studio to sea-view duplex — just 100 m from the beach and 3 km from the Palais des Festivals. The hotel alternative for a more spacious and more affordable stay, a stone's throw from the whole Riviera.