Cannes Airfares

By Roz Andrews: Cannes, in the south of France, is a well-known playground of the rich and famous, especially during the annual International Film Festival in May. Its popular sandy beach can become very crowded in the summer when temperatures can exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Bordering the beach, the fashionable palm tree-lined Boulevard de la Croisette leads to the harbor, where gleaming, super-sized yachts are moored.

Explore the old town with an eleventh century watch tower, a Provençal Gothic church, and the remains of a medieval castle housing a museum of artifacts amassed by a nineteenth century explorer.

Take a boat trip to the island of Ile Sainte-Marguerite. Inhale the aromatic fragrance of pine and eucalyptus forests whilst enjoying panoramic views of the coastline. Visit the small cell where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned for more than ten years in the late seventeenth century. On the neighboring Ile Saint-Honorat, admire the fortified monastery and take a peaceful walk to discover ancient chapels.

Round off your visit with a trip to Mougins, a medieval hilltop artists’ village, around four miles from Cannes. Paintings, many of which depict the local area, are displayed in the winding, narrow streets outside the many galleries. View the large collection of photographs of Picasso in the photography museum and dine in one of the many fine restaurants serving traditional regional dishes. Go!