Cannes cottage holidays, Cote d'Azur Holiday rentals - cottages & apartments to rent in Cannes
Summer holidays in Cannes - a very lively and busy resort on the Cote d'Azur and home to the Cannes Film Festival.
With a choice of public and private beaches stretching along 7km of pristine coast, Cannes is a paradise for those wanting to relax in the warm sun or do some watersports such as sailing, water-skiing and kite surfing.
While strolling around Cannes, the pedestrianised rue Meynadier and the oldest shopping street in Cannes, has some interesting shops and then there is the Promenade de la Pantiero that goes around the marina - full of cafes, bars and restaurants to relax in. In the evenings, Cannes comes to life offering a treasure chest of excellent eateries, bars and clubs.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 100+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Nice (27km) |
| Nearest train station | Cannes |
Featured holiday cottages in Cannes
Cannes is more than a resort, it's a thriving town and has a full range of self catering accommodation options including stunning beach cottages and apartments to rent, many with sea views. Most of the accommodation is within walking distance of the centre and beachfront which is ideal if you don't have a car. However, during the summer, Cannes gets seriously busy, as do all the resorts on the Cote d'Azur, so booking your holiday rental in advance is highly recommended if you want to secure the best locations.
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Things to see & do in Cannes
Cannes is packed with activities for the whole family and is conveniently positioned in the Alpes-Maritimes, for some amazing day trips. The Cote d'Azur is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore plus several islands to stroll around for a relaxing day.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Spend a day relaxing on the stunning Sainte-Marguerite Island | ✔ |
| Take a ferry and visit Monaco and St Tropez | ✔ |
| Day trip to Monte Carlo taking in Casino Square and the famous harbour | ✔ |
| Every Friday there is an enormous market in Ventimiglia over the border in Italy | ✔ |
| Hiking trails | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| By car, a great day trip is a visit to the Verdon Gorges and the Valley of the Roya | ✔ |
| Cannes yacht festival (September) | ✔ |
Our view on Cannes
Cannes is a world famous resort on the French Riviera and is one of those international resorts that offers anything and everything you could need for your holidays. A top summer destination, short airport transfers and ideal for family holidays. Renting a cottage in Cannes is perfect for families, friends and groups. It provides the sapce, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
