Recommended Restaurants

Restaurant Montagard
6 rue Maréchal Joffre
Cannes

This is one of the best vegetarian restaurants on the Riviera and is located five minutes from the Palais des Festivals. A small selection of fish is offered and the menu changes with the seasons.

La Mère Besson
13 rue des Frères-Pradignac
Cannes

This restaurant was opened in the 1930's by the late Mère Besson. Large portions are prepared using Provençal traditions. Specialities include the estouffade Provençal and an platter of cod, vegetables and garlic mayonnaise.

Le Relais des Semailles
9 rue St-Antoine
Cannes

Located in the old town this restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere and offers a menu based on local ingredients and specialities. Le Relais des Semailles has a lovely outside terrace and a regularly changing menu.

Le Festival
55 boulvevard de la Croisette
Cannes

This restaurant is dedicated to the famous Cannes film festival with every chair etched with the name of a movie star. Booking is essential at this restaurant as it is one of the most popular restaurants in Cannes.
Visitors can choose between the Restaurant or the Grill room which is less formal.

La Villa
7 rue Marceau
Cannes

La Villa is a sophisticated restaurant with a bar and dance floor. This restaurant serves food long after all of the other restaurants in Cannes have closed and serves a small but well selected menu including an excellent choice of grilled fish. Live music is regularly offered.


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Recommended Bars.

Les Coulisses
29 rue du Commandant Andre
Cannes

Les Coulisses is a popular bar serving tapas and Asian fusion food. This bar has a trendy and modern décor and attracts a young clientele with cocktails being the speciality. It is recommended that you get your name on the list if you intend to arrive late, as the door policy is strict.

Havana Room
42 boulevard La Croisette
Cannes

The Havana Room is a smoker's club selling fine alcohol and some of the best cigars in Europe. The décor is similar to that of a London gentlemen's club. There are 150 different types of cigars for sale including Havana and Honduras cigars. A pianist is also present to add to the sophisticated atmosphere.

Caliente
84 Boulevard La Croisette
Cannes

The Caliente is a lively bar with a South American theme. Groups play salsa and samba music throughout the night, adding to the lively atmosphere. The Caliente has a sea front terrace where tropical cocktails are served.

La Chunga
24 Rue la Tour Maubourg
Cannes

La Chunga is a late-night piano bar, packed with movie stars from the festival. The bar is plush and the bar staff are attentive and friendly.

Le Loft
13 Rue du Docteur Monod
Cannes

Le Loft is a New-York style lounge bar and restaurant. Before eleven o clock the restaurant serves Asian cuisine, after food the dance-floor comes alive.

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Shopping

Cannes offers an array of designer shops, which are concentrated between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes. Many of the shopkeepers in Cannes have signed a 'Cannes Prestige' charter which reimburse VAT, accept payment in most currencies and have at least one member of staff that speaks fluent English.
The Rue d'Antibes has the best selection of chocolatiers and delicatessens and the Rue Meynadier bustles with a market atmosphere offering bargain prices.
For wines and liquers a boat trip to the Ile St Honorat is recommended.
The Forville Market takes place every day except for Mondays and is located between the town hall and the railway track. The market has a selection of local flowers, fruit and vegetables. Fresh fish can also be purchased on the market.