Breaks In Cannes – Cannes Hotels

Posted August 17, 2010 by BookingBuddy

 Fancy rubbing shoulders with the movers and shakers of the entertainment industry? Then grab yourself a cheap flight over to the town of Cannes, on the sparkling shores of the French Riviera. It plays host to the Cannes Film Festival in the summer months, but you’ll find the streets filled with a galaxy of stars even during the off-season. Take a stroll down La Croisette, and see if you can spot your favourite actors at a cafe or in a luxury boutique. The old town – La Suquet – is filled with narrow, winding streets and provides a break from the glitzy trappings of the main promenade.

See

Ile Sainte-Marguerite – The Man in the Iron Mask wasn’t just a character made up by Alexandre Dumas - he was in fact based on a mysterious person imprisoned on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the 17^th century. Hop on a ferry from Cannes to visit this little island and the prison where the masked inmate was held for over 30 years. Present-day visitors can stay in Fort Royal as guests at the youth hostel, instead of as prisoners. The Fort also houses a Museum of the Sea, featuring exhibits picked up from Roman and Saracen shipwrecks.

Stay

Hotel Splendid – The Hotel Splendid certainly lives up to its name with splendid views over the harbour and fantastic rooms. It is housed in a beautiful building, only a short walk from charming La Suquet and star-studded La Croisette. The rooms themselves are decorated in a sophisticated blend of old-fashioned style and new technology, echoing the city’s culture. Room rates from £170.

Eat

La Palme D’or – The menu may be pricey and the restaurant filled with celebrities and their hangers-on, but the food at La Palme D’or is generally acknowledged as some of the best in the city. The food is traditional French fare, often given a lighter, modern twist. Try the melt-in-your-mouth veal confit, which requires 48 hours notice, or see what the chef invents today with his ‘Dessert of the moment’. Their present summer menu features three dishes created especially for Tim Burton. 

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Categories: Cannes, City break destinations, Europe, France