Cannes, Jewel in the crown of the "Côte d'Azur" since the dawn of time, focal point for festivals throughout the world and a cultural melting pot.Everyone knows that Cannes is a popular destination spot. It offers visitors great weather, many interesting tourist attractions, museums and some beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Popular activities in this fashionable resort community include sailing, swimming, shopping and attending the many visual and performing art events that are held at the Festival and Congress Centre each year. Cannes also has a castle and lovely parks. Great hotel accommodation can be found near the beach, in the Cannes city centre and on the outskirts of Cannes.

Hotels are certainly in plentiful supply here, but there never seems to be enough of them when major media events like the International Film Festival (more commonly known as the Festival de Cannes) and the MIDEM (record and music production festival) come to town. Try to arrange a stay that doesn't coincide with some major exhibition or other, otherwise, be sure to reserve well in advance. It should also be noted that hotels in Cannes raise prices during peak periods. Aside from this, Cannes is a truly pleasant place to stay. Cannes is situated on a large bay that welcomes sailboats and yachts from around the Mediterranean. It is also located on the main railway line that runs from Marseille to Nice, Monte Carlo and into Italy. Cannes is conveniently located near the Nice International Airport.

The Hotel Martinez's private beach is just one of dozens dotted along Cannes' coastline. It is, however, perhaps the best known because of its regular appearance on TV screens all over the world during the Cannes Film Festival. The vast pontoon on Plague du Martinez is where 'Canal+' hosts its interviews with stars of the silver screen. Aside from the world of big screen glamour, the beach also offers numerous exciting attractions and water sports, from parasailing and windsurfing to helicopter rides and scuba diving, as well traditional parasols and some 400 sun lounge chairs. Popular 'free' beaches in Cannes include the Plages de la Bocca and the Plages du Midi, which stretches in a westerly directly from the Vieux Port.

If you wish to spend a few days in Cannes on a slightly less extravagant budget, a number of lower-priced hotels are available, many of them comfortable, friendly, and charming. These include the Florian which couldn't be more centrally placed if it tried, and is both practical and reasonably priced. The centrally located Hôtel de Paris is one of the most elegant in its price category. Tastefully decorated, with an ornate façade accented by pediments, columns and capitals, it is blessed with an attractive pool and gardens, a rarity in the heart of town. Hôtel de France on Rue d'Antibes is another good option in the center of town, with exquisite 1930s style decor, and the Albe Hôtel offers lower prices and a warm welcome.

Cannes embodies the sweetly scented nation of a life which everybody dreams of living. It is the sun which first playfully with the azure blue of the sea, before laying down to sleep in the arms of its wooded mountains. It is the harmonious marriage of sparkling colour and light. It's lush vegetation prospers languidly in the idyllic climate. The perfect getaway for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Visitors wishing to stretch out their vacations in Cannes may prefer the unpretentious, low-priced, but entirely satisfactory Cimem Assomption, a unique establishment that falls outside the classic definition of hotel accommodation as it is run by a group of nuns and laywomen. It has a truly delightful park. Hotel National is, on the other hand, among the best one-star accommodations in Cannes.

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