The authentic Cannes
Here's another side of Cannes, often known only to its locals. Forget the glamorous Croisette and the crowded streets. Cannes is also the little refuge of the Mediterranean Sea...
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Le Suquet
An ideal vantage point for admiring the Bay of Cannes, Cannes' oldest district is a blend of Provençal charm and village authenticity. Remains of the Middle Ages, the Suquet district is pedestrianized, a legacy of a medieval layout made up of steep alleyways. Enjoy a winding and picturesque route around the citadel. You'll walk along the oldest street in the city, Rue Saint-Antoine, home to the shops and restaurants of Le Suquet. The atmosphere of Le Suquet's alleyways: the natural complement to the glamour and glitz of La Croisette!
Located on the heights of Le Suquet in the remains of the medieval castle of the monks of Lérins and a listed historical monument, the Castre Museum overlooks the Croisette, the bay, and the Lérins Islands. Take advantage of your stay at our seminar hotel in Cannes to discover these wonders!
The Old Port
At the foot of the Suquet hill, the Vieux Port and the Quai Saint-Pierre: this is where it all began. A must-see in the Cannes landscape, the Vieux Port owes much to Lord Brougham. This constantly evolving hub is the natural link between the glittering Cannes and the historic district of Le Suquet. The Vieux Port enjoys a privileged location. The image would not be complete without the Lérins Islands facing it.
Long before cinema, Cannes owes its international reputation to yachting. The first Régates Royales date back to the 1920s. Before the Régates event, the Cannes Yachting Festival, the international yachting festival, was held. The picturesque setting of the Vieux Port became a showcase for some 500 boats.
The Lérins Islands
The Ile Sainte Marguerite is the largest of the Lérins Islands. It offers an idyllic setting, nestled between coves and the national forest. Rich in history, the island is also home to Fort Royal, the former prison of the Man in the Iron Mask. The Maritime Museum occupies the oldest part of Fort Royal, which is a listed historical monument.
The Ile Sainte Honorat belongs to the monks of the Abbaye de Lérins. Spend an exceptional day with the monks! The Ile Saint-Honorat has been a listed site since 1941 and includes five historical monuments: the monastery tower (first listed in 1840 in the Alpes-Maritimes); the Saint-Sauveur Chapel (1886); the Trinity Chapel (1886); and two Napoleonic cannonball furnaces (1908).