The Palace of Festivals and Congress Hall is the home of the Cannes Film Festival. This is where many movies are screened and prizes are awarded during the annual spectacular. For the rest of the year, the landmark building hosts a variety of exhibitions and events, including boat shows, ballet performances, concerts and conferences.

It has an overall space capacity of 35,000 square meters for exhibitions, as well as numerous rooms and 18 auditoriums, the largest of which has a capacity of 2,300. It is the venue for the annual Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes), and possesses "modern and high-tech facilities" for housing conferences throughout the year.

From the airport to the city center

Bus: duration 30 min, price 44€

Train: duration 50 min, price 11.80€

Taxi: duration 30 min, price 80€

Moving around the city

By foot: One of the most popular ways of getting around Cannes is exploring the city by foot.

Bus: The system covers an area which exceeds Cannes proper, including the La Bocca district, Le Cannet and Mandelieu-La Napoule.

Taxi: Taxis are perfect for getting around at night or for more rapid errands

La Croisette

La Croisette is one of the most iconic streets in France. It certainly dominates Cannes, running the length of the seafront for a mile. This is where you’ll find all the smartest hotels, many of which have their own private beaches. If you don’t mind paying for a sun lounger, you can even choose to enjoy waiter service on the beach. Watch Cannes’ chicest residents walking their dogs, jogging, or just sitting down and having a chat on one of the chairs lining the route.

Marché Forville

The French are renowned for their daily markets, which are replete with local, seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables. Head to Cannes’ Marché Forville any morning (except Mondays) to try the local produce (olives, meats, seafood and more) and have a bite to eat.

La Mairie (the Town Hall)

Louis Hourlier built the Town Hall in just three years and construction was completed in 1877. Looking out to the port, the building is a wonderful example of 19th-century architecture. This is the place where people come to register everything in local life and, like most French towns, it forms the beating heart of the city.

Le Vieux Port

The Old Port of Cannes is an interesting mix of traditional charm and immense wealth. It’s a great place to watch huge yachts arrive into town while having a drink in one of the cool bars that line the water’s edge. It’s an Instagram favourite at sunrise or sunset when the magical colours of the portside buildings seem to come alive.