Things to do in Cannes
Please reach out to Lafayette French Riviera at +33 4 92 18 38 65 or by email if you would like to plan any of these tours or activities. Enjoy a Guided tour of
Ste Marguerite Island and visit the
Maritime museum, where you’ll discover the history of the Man in the
Iron Mask, who was likely jailed on this
island.
Note: Transfer by public ferry or
private boat, and lunch at La
Guerite. Take a Guided tour of St
Honorat Island and the 11th century
fortified monastery. You’ll see the private island and taste the
wines produced by
the monks who live there.
Note: Transfer by public ferry (20min) or
private boat, and lunch at La
Tonnelle. Cannes Walking Tour. From the modest fishermen village to
the cultural world-famous seaside resort,
Cannes has forged a singular history,
made of passions and timely encounters
as in the most beautiful love stories.
Places of interest: Old Town (Le Suquet),
the Croisette, shops in rue d’Antibes,
the panoramic view overlooking the Esterel
mountains and the Lerins Islands.
Duration: 1h30 to 2 hrs
Market Tour at Forville. During this special morning tour, you will be accompanied by a guide
and will be able to taste local specialities
like fish soup, socca (chickpea pancake),
olive tapenade, snail Provençal, zucchini
flower fritter, and local cheeses and wine pairings.
Note: Closed on Mondays Perfume Creation Class at Molinard. For
hundreds of years, the south of France has been vital to the
success of the fragrance industry. Today, the fragrant herbs
and flowers of the region are a gift to
perfumers. You will learn about different
perfume techniques and materials, and create your own perfume
formula by combining many scents.
Enjoy a Wine Tasting at the oldest wine and spirits in Cannes, established in 1862. Passionate
sommeliers will present to your guests
several “Grands crus” from
Bordeaux, Champagne, Provence,
Rhône Valley — and some whiskies, rums and
cognacs.
A few minutes from Nice is a unique golf course: The Golf de Cannes
Mougins. This private club founded in 1923 is
one of the most famous golf courses in France.
In the middle of a forest, and closer to the
Mediterranean, it is a jewel of the Riviera. The
18 holes are known for the
quality of the fairways and the speed of the
greens worthy of the biggest European
courses.
Shopping Tour.
Cannes is a great destination for
shopping. The world’s most prestigious
brands are on display at the boutiques on the famous
Boulevard de la Croisette.