Le Salon des Independants

La Californie the Bel Air of Cannes, is famous for its chic hotels and as a spa getaway. The area boasts many prestigious and luxurious villas that attest its riches. Visitors can enjoy Musée National Picasso, a number of scenic villas, lush parks, and panoramic views over the bay of Cannes and the Lerins Islands here. People stay here to get a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still be close to Cannes center.

La Croisette, best known for its annual film festival, is also packed with designer shops, cafés, and sun worshipers. During the day, crowds of tourists spend their time on the 2 km beach stretching along the shore. When the sun goes down, people line up outside glamorous nightclubs looking their best to get past the doormen scanning the crowds. Expect famous DJs and Champagne flowing freely. There is a gay scene and a casino here as well, but be prepared to pay cover charge steep prices.

The Le Vieux (Le Suquet) neighborhood of Cannes is where the locals go to get away from the crowds at the center of town. The old port is a scenic break from the tanned and oiled masses viewing for their place in the sun. An elaborate labyrinth of back streets and quaint cafés, with little squares that provide cool places for a quiet drink or meal. Suquet Hill offers unparalleled panoramas of Cannes, and Musée de la Castre offers a bit of historic and cultural education for those interested.