The Cannes Film Festival offers a global visibility to the city. Other major events have punctuated the Cannes events calendar for decades. Pivot of the animation, the Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès shares with the historic district of the Suquet the destination flagship events both for “general and professional public”.

Galas, regattas, the Film Festival and an outrageously attractive and affluent set characterize Cannes. Vast yachts obscure the view and the town lives up to its motto, “Life is a festival.” People-watching is the activity that brings most visitors to Cannes, and hotel-lined La Croisette provides a fine promenade. First popularized by Coco Chanel, Cannes beaches are a huge draw. Get expensive seaside food and drinks service on hotel sand or opt for the free public beaches, Plages du Midi and de la Boca.