Wine city
Cannes is better known for red carpets than vineyards, but it sits within easy reach of some of southern France's best wine.
Cannes is better known for red carpets than vineyards, but it sits within easy reach of some of southern France's best wine. The city itself is a place to drink well — Riviera wine bars and cellars pouring Provence rosé, Bandol and Bellet — rather than a vineyard destination.
The real wine country is a short drive away: Provence's rosé estates inland and west, and Bandol's structured Mourvèdre reds along the coast. Plan Cannes as a comfortable base for day trips, with spring and autumn the sweet spot for cellar visits.
Cannes is a top resort town on the French Riviera, meaning that you'll get excellent beaches and stunning natural views if you choose to stay here. The town is mainly known for the Cannes Film Festival, which allows the general public to check out new films via open-air screenings. However, it also offers plenty of other activities.
Whether you want to go sailing, check out historical sites, or just chill on the beach and enjoy some ice cream, you can have an amazing time in Cannes. It's also close to golf courses, national parks, and other French hotspots like Nice and Saint-Tropez, so you have plenty of choices for day trips.