Beleive it or not, it is possible to have a week in Cannes & spend no more than you would anywhere else in the Med! I was in Cannes years ago & did find it terribly expensive (but we were young, on the prowl & in search of nothing but drink & men... but not necessarily in that order).
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Located in Cannes main street, close to many shops and within a stone’s throw of the ... more
Croisette and the beaches, the 3-star hotel welcomes you in very comfortable rooms. The service and equipment are certified by the HOTELcert label.Start the day with a delicious breakfast buffet. After a long day, unwind in the bar. Enjoy many activities in the surrounding area. The rooftop terrace is the ideal venue to sunbathe. The WiFi Internet connection is available throughout the hotel and will enable you to keep in touch with your friends, colleagues or family.Hôtel de France will meet the demands of both business travellers and leisure travellers.
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The white five storey Hotel de France is located on La Rue D'Antibes, the main shopping ... more
artery of Cannes, and is just one block away from its famous promenade, La Croisette. All 33 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated with modern art deco furniture and have offer dial up Internet connections, access and cable television. Guests seeking relaxation can enjoy a drink in the Riviera, is famous for its congresses and festivals, but leisure guests will also find it convenient to St. Tropez and Monaco. Excellent shops, museums and casinos are within easy reach, and for the more sporting there are 13 golf courses within 20 kilometers as well opportunities for sailing and fishing. Nice international airport is 26 kilometers, or about a 40 minute drive, from the hotel.
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The white five storey Hotel de France is located on La Rue D'Antibes, the main shopping ... more
artery of Cannes, and is just one block away from its famous promenade, La Croisette. All 33 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated with modern art deco furniture and have offer dial up Internet connections, access and cable television. Guests seeking relaxation can enjoy a drink in the Riviera, is famous for its congresses and festivals, but leisure guests will also find it convenient to St. Tropez and Monaco. Excellent shops, museums and casinos are within easy reach, and for the more sporting there are 13 golf courses within 20 kilometers as well opportunities for sailing and fishing. Nice international airport is 26 kilometers, or about a 40 minute drive, from the hotel.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Elegant and modern Residence 4 floors with elevatorWonderful location on city center and ... more
facing the sea and beautiful French Riviera's sandy beachesDouble Studios and until 4 people includidng children 1 bedroom Apartments all with full equipped cooking unitsBed and bath linen provided sound proofing windows individual air conditioning LCD TV with satelliteShops restaurants supermarkets Casino are located very close by at only 2 minutes walk Free internet access by Wireless on all Apartments and lobby
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Advantages: Glamorous, no mosquitos, cultural, beautiful, an experience Disadvantages: Full of silly little poodles & their equally silly owners - can be expensive if you don't watch the prices
...to have a week in Cannes & spend no more than you would anywhere else in the Med! I was in Cannes years ago & did find it terribly expensive (but we were young, on the prowl & in search of nothing but drink & men... but not necessarily in that order).
This time however, we were on a different mission - a secret trip to the Monaco Grand Prix - tickets were a surprise 30th birthday present for my loved one - and boy was he surprised! ... ...lovely accommodation - the Resideal Cannes right behind the Carlton & the Noga Hilton on the Croisette. It had a lovely pool, was 30 seconds from the Croisette & Rue d'Antibes & was gorgeous. The bar however, was a total rip off! We went to the supermarket in search of cheap & we certainly found it in Monoprix (opp the SNCF). 50p for beer, £2 for wine - we were in heaven each night on the balcony. Word of warning - they also have an amazing bakery ... more
Beleive it or not, it is possible to have a week in Cannes & spend no more than you would anywhere else in the Med! I was in Cannes years ago & did find it terribly expensive (but we were young, on the prowl & in search of nothing but drink & men... but not necessarily in that order).
This time however, we were on a different mission - a secret trip to the Monaco Grand Prix - tickets were a surprise 30th birthday present for my loved one - and boy was he surprised! The GP is great but it was only a small reason why we chose Cannes.
We had lovely accommodation - the Resideal Cannes right behind the Carlton & the Noga Hilton on the Croisette. It had a lovely pool, was 30 seconds from the Croisette & Rue d'Antibes & was gorgeous. The bar however, was a total rip off! We went to the supermarket in search of cheap & we certainly found it in Monoprix (opp the SNCF). 50p for beer, £2 for wine - we were in heaven each night on the balcony. Word of warning - they also have an amazing bakery in-store.
Eating out in Cannes is like at home - same styles of restaurants - ultra posh, medium & downright cheap. Cheap is near the Gare (SNCF) - Le Santorin is a gem - set meal 65ff - about £8 per head. Dinner for 2 incl wine & coffee was £17! Medium is sidestreets - Pizza & Salad for about £10 each - nice pizzas though! Posh in on the Croisette. We were told to go to Le Coquille (behind McDonalds!) - we would have been better chomping on Big Macs - £45 for 2 & it wasn't great... grit in the mussels put me right off.
Bars vary from big touristy joints with cocktails for £6 or small local bars who only speak French (much more fun). Incidentally there is an Irish Bar called Morrisons near the station - only place to get a pint & has live bands if that's what you want.
Shopping...well Cannes is a shopaholics heaven - although I was confined to windowshopping only. All the big names are here - Chanel, Armani, Cartier, Celine, Dior, Moschino - the prices are MAD! IF you like your beauty products - the best shop inthe world has a branch in Cannes - SEPHORA.. a crodd between duty free, Boots & the Body Shop all rolled into one - they sell everything - perfume, make up, their own range of cosmetics - I was in heaven... and it's so cheap... I would love a branch to open near me. I would probably jack in my job to work there.
Nice is only 30 mins away by train - £10 return. Again a wonderful city for sightseeing & shopping. The Boulevard Anglais is long & wide - perfect for an afternoon stroll. The beach in Nice is not nice though - loads of grey stones - no sand in your toes here!
Did I like it? Would I go back?
Hell yes!
P.S. I only spent £450 IEP for a week (incl all meals, presents & a few nice things in Sephora for me!)
Advantages: Great place for people watching Disadvantages: a tacky novelty that wore off quickly
...too English resort of Nice, Cannes seemed an ideal box to tick and the 40ft Motorhome trundled laboriously along the picturesque if not scary coastal road that can take you from Monaco to Marseille with the sea never leaving your eyeline.
The traffc to and from Cannes was about as busy as we had seen over the few weeks and the glaring neon of the place can be seen for miles. Parking proved to be a pain and just about all car parks had barriers on ... ...in at the internationally known Cannes Film Festival. At this point, my crepe was about to live up its name so I took the opportunity to powder my nose in the very plush toilets of this very luxurious hotel. I share spare you the details of the experience but will tell you that in humble hertfordshire ways I have never come accross such a wonder...... it only just stops short of wiping your derrierre.
Refreshed, i continued along the promenade with ...
Funzo 12.11.2008
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...people alike.
We reached Cannes by train from Nice. It is approximately a half an hour journey by train from Nice along the beautiful Mediterranean coast and the trains are very frequent. There are direct trains (both high speed TGV and normal) from Paris, too. The nearest airport is at Nice. It takes about an hour by road to reach Cannes from Nice airport. Apart from rental car services, there are bus connections from the airport, too.
From train ... ...against the modern and fashionable Cannes at the other side of the sea.
We were staying at Nice and went back there in the evening catching the return train. Cannes is full of hotels and holiday apartments. But most of them are rather expensive, thanks to its glamorous and fashionable reputation. However, there are plenty of equally beautiful places nearby along the Mediterranean coast where you can get relatively cheaper accommodation. It is highly ...
data_ray 15.11.2007 (06.04.2009)
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Advantages: Lots of fun, great weather, fun people Disadvantages: very expensive
I went out to The Cannes Advertising Film Festival. Ok, I know that you thought that this was going to be about glamorous stars, but it's not. This is about how to gate-crash all of the fun parties. The advertising festival (yes you can still meet rich and famous directors - most do commercials just to tide them over between feature films)are normally in about a month or so after the film festival in June.
Firstly, this is not a place to go on a ... ...either rent an apartment or have a house up in the hills, you'll be much better off - the further out you go, the better the accomodation. Some of my friends actually ended up with a house that slept 10 with a pool, but it did take 15 minutes to get down to the seaside.
If you want to go to the parties, turn up glam, a lot of people don't make the effort, so if you do you'll get in. The second thing you need to do is mention the name of one of the ...
travelbug 28.07.2000
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...any harm. I love Cannes all year around, but the best months are definately June and September-October. This way you avoid the crowds, you can find a spot on one of the two free beaches and enjoy the sunshine. If you like boat watching there are two great ports to cruise around, watch the deckies sweating in the sun. The old town of Cannes is especially beautiful at night, some wonderful restaurants and little shops to peruse. Truely a great town ...
vdme 14.06.2008
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