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Here is a selection of the most Instagramable spots of Cannes on Instagram. It is a route made of ultra-photogenic places that deserve a photo stop and will for sure seduce followers and Instagramers. Of course there are many more... it's up to you to reveal them.
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In the beginning, Cannes was a simple fishing village. The Old Port and its Saint-Pierre Quay, which opened in 1838, is an emblematic location in the Cannes landscape. Residents gather there to celebrate the summer. Located at the foot of the historic district, this location allows you to photograph all of the old town, with its colourful facades, its chateau and sometimes even old “pointus” (fishing boats with pointed bows) in the port. Find out more
Location and access: Access is via the Esplanade Pantiero, in front of the Old Port. There is a pedestrian footbridge. Google Maps
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes : At sunset, because the light is exceptional.
Gilles Traverso : It’s better at sunset, with the clouds and reflections.
monsport06 : This spot is perfect in the mornings, when the gentle light shines on Le Suquet and the water is like oil and forms a mirror. It is also great at dusk, when the lights are on.
In an idyllic, preserved natural setting, these two islands in the Mediterranean offer a unique collection combining fauna and flora, as well as a singular history combining the mysteries of the Man in the Iron Mask with the peace of the Cistercian monks. The surrounding turquoise waters are just as beautiful! Find out more
Location and access: As for Saint-Honorat island, access is by boat from the jetty on Laubeuf Quay, and the crossing takes 15 minutes. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: The best time is between 11:00 and 14:00 as the sun is at its zenith and the light blue backdrop between the islands looks best.
Gilles Traverso: Take the first boat for the islands, as there are less people. The morning light and the calm waters make the idyllic coast and the limpid nature of the sea stand out.
monsport06: Choose a sunny day, get up high if possible or even go out onto or into the water.
A few minutes from the hubbub of Cannes, Saint-Honorat island is waiting for you for an exceptional experience. Calm and beauty, nature and spirituality: this jewel in the Bay of Cannes lives at the peaceful rhythm of the Cistercian community, famed since the Middle Ages. Find out more
Location and access: Take the boat from the jetty on Laubeuf Quay to get to Saint-Honorat island (ticket office). The crossing takes 15 minutes. Once on the island, follow the signs for the “Lérins Abbey”. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: It is a magical place; spring is the best time to photograph this path, as everything is in flower.
Gilles Traverso: Very early in the morning, when the soft light adds to the peaceful side of this place.
monsport06: As of the Spring, when the flowers make this area really photogenic. Give preference to the end of the afternoon, in order to have the softer light behind you.
The famous La Croisette promenade stretches for three kilometres along the Bay of Cannes, from the Palais des Festivals to Pointe Croisette. Since the 19th century, this part of the coast has been famed, especially for its chic walkers and its beautiful villas. It has become forever famous thanks to the Cannes Film Festival. Today, most of the villas have given way to luxury apartment buildings, hotels and boutiques. La Croisette is great for photographing from every angle. Find out more
Location and access: Located between the Palais des Festivals and Pointe Croisette and 3 km in length, it can easily be walked. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: Sunset on La Croisette offers beautiful photos, when you combine it with the luxury hotels and famous palm trees.
Gilles Traverso: During the day, do not hesitate to play with the luxury hotel facades and the reflections in the luxury cars.
monsport06: You will have great light early in the morning, and there are few people around.
Le Suquet is the birthplace of the town, the oldest district where Provencal charm blends with the authenticity of a village. Its colourful facades and its narrow, paved alleyways give it a Provencal air, warm and picturesque. Photogenic, they shine in the months of June, July and August with the bougainvillaea and the flower-decked balconies. Find out more
Location and access: Access is by foot from the bus station behind the Town Hall. The starting point is the bottom of Rue Saint-Antoine. It should be noted that it is difficult to transport carts with heavy equipment, because of the stairs and the narrowness of the streets. Google Maps
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: I recommend the tower steps between June and July as there is an exceptional bougainvillaea.
Gilles Traverso: In the morning, to make the old stones stand out with the contrast between the ochre and a metallic blue sky.
monsport06: The honeysuckle below the La Castre museum in the springtime is superb. Then the flowers and bougainvillaea take over and it’s a delight. The frontage of Rue Coste Corail and the bougainvillaea in Rue Traverse de la Tour are sumptuous in the summer.
Known worldwide for hosting the Cannes Film Festival in May, the Palais des Festivals has become one of the most famous conference and events centres in the world. Every visitor rushes to have their photo taken on the famous red carpet and its 24 steps. Find out more
Location and access: The Palais des Festivals is located at 1 Boulevard de la Croisette. Its famous steps can be accessed all year round, except during private conferences and events. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: This is the photo most prized by photographers because it is famous; it can be photographed all year round.
Gilles Traverso: All day long, the hardest thing is avoiding taking photos of other people.
monsport06: Go there early in the morning to have the steps to yourself and the time to reflect on your composition.
Located in the heights of old Cannes (Le Suquet district), in the remains of the old monks’ castle, the Place de la Castre and its museum overlook La Croisette, the bay and the Lérins islands. The Place offers an amazing view as night falls with the evening lighting. Find out more
Location and access: To get there, the simplest way is to start in Rue Saint-Antoine (the starting point of Le Suquet) and climb up to the Traverse de la Tour. On foot, count on it being 10 minutes from the Palais des Festivals. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: An unmissable view for us photographers; the best times are in the morning at sunrise and at nightfall as the lights reflect on the sea, with the port and the Palais des Festivals in the foreground.
Gilles Traverso: At the end of the afternoon, at sunset, when the colour of the sky and sea vary.
monsport06: For the more motivated, it’s a great spot for the sunrise. If not, give preference to the end of the afternoon (but not too late either or Le Suquet gets shady :)) for great light exposure over the town.
Located at the foot of Le Suquet hill, Forville market constitutes the real popular and historic heart of Cannes. It houses market gardeners, fishermen and other local producers, and invites visitors on a gourmet journey. There are several terraces surrounding it and the atmosphere there is friendly and warm. Find out more
Location and access: Forville Market is located at the foot of the old town. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: At midday, as the sunlight and shadows blend well.
Gilles Traverso: Very early in the morning, for the arrival of the fishermen to set up their stalls.
monsport06: This viewpoint from Rue Louis Blanc with the market and Le Suquet behind it is very pretty at the beginning of the morning.
La Pointe Croisette is the favourite spot for sunrises and sunsets, with an unimpeded 360° view over the Esterel mountain range and Sainte-Marguerite island. Find out more
Location and access: There is a pubic pontoon behind the Palm Beach car park. Count on it being 30 minutes on foot from the Palais des Festivals. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: La Pointe Croisette is a spot to be chosen in winter during bad weather; it is an area where the winter atmosphere lends itself best to photography.
Gilles Traverso: In the morning, for a general view of the harbour.
monsport06: The pontoons on the east side will make early risers happy for the sunrise. The Pointe Croisette port to the west is great for sunsets.
With its 80 hectares of forest, the Croix des Gardes park is the veritable green lung of the town. It offers walkers a 360° panoramic view and various viewpoints (5 lookout areas) over the Bay of Cannes, its islands, the Esterel mountain range and lastly the Alpine foothills of the Côte d’Azur. In winter, when the mimosas flower, the park is covered in a unique shade of bright yellow. Find out more
Location and access: The park is a 14-minute drive and a 45-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals. The Palm Bus No. 10 line will take you there (leaving from the bus station near the Town Hall). Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: If you’re allergic to mimosas, I would recommend you avoid it between February and the start of April. However, the view in some areas is exceptional.
Gilles Traverso: In the afternoon to highlight this still wild area, with the view of Cannes in the background.
monsport06: Sunrise and sunset, mimosas…there are loads of possibilities here. I like to go there just after the rain when the air is clear and the sky still cloudy with sunny spells.
Built in 1752, Rue Meynadier is Cannes’ popular historic shopping street. It’s also the city’s largest pedestrian street. It has some of the best gourmet venues. Find out more
Location and access: Rue Meynadier is a stone's throw from Forville Market, with an entrance at the bottom of Rue Louis Blanc and a second entrance in the middle of Rue du Maréchal Joffre. Please note: this is a pedestrian street, accessible only on foot. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: It’s at the end of the day that I most appreciate the light in this street because the sun lights up all the facades.
Gilles Traverso: I prefer mid-morning to capture the atmosphere of this historic street.
monsport06: This colourful, lively street will delight photographers. Remember to look up! The small alleys make interesting patterns to open up to the blue sky.
On the shores of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, between the Estérel and Lérins Islands, Cannes’ beaches offer eight kilometres of fine sand. The Cannes coastline includes public beaches from La Bocca to Mouré Rouge and private beaches on Boulevard Jean Hibert in La Croisette. Find out more
Location and access: Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes:Whatever the beach, the best photos are taken in the morning; the sea becomes a beautiful blue.
Gilles Traverso: For the beaches on the eastern end of La Croisette, at sunset, but early in the morning for the mellow aspect of the beaches of Mouré Rouge.
monsport06: No need to point out the value of taking great pictures on Cannes’ beaches. The sunsets are, of course, superb and are my favourite time to take beautiful shots.
The Allées de la Liberté are iconic of Cannes. Bordered by plane trees, they form a space that’s great for strolling. Flea markets every weekend, games of boules under the sun, bandstand, flower market every Monday and a carousel all contribute to the wonderful atmosphere of the place. Find out more
Location and access: A stone’s throw from Forville Market, between the Old Port and Allées Félix Faure, the Allées de la Liberté are easily recognisable. Google Maps
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: For Allées and Rue Félix Faure, you have to go in the late afternoon to better appreciate the facades and their Provençal colours.
Gilles Traverso: In the morning to admire the mix of bargain hunters and boules players.
monsport06: At sunset, of course, as there are great ways to take pictures with a beautiful pink sky in the background, but it's also the lively afternoons that interest me in the Allées.
The 8 hectares of vineyards of Saint-Honorat Island are cultivated by the monks of Lerins Abbey. They produce their wine in the ancestral way. A tasting in the vineyards of Cannes, among the olive trees, is an experience that leaves vivid memories. Find out more
Location and access: Saint-Honorat Island is accessible by shuttle boat from the Quai Laubeuf landing stage and the crossing takes just 15 minutes. Google Maps.
Photo tips by local photographers :
slpcannes: One of the most beautiful islands, going during the day is nice, but sunrise is when you’ll find the most wonderful colours.
Gilles Traverso: The earlier the better, at sunrise, in the vineyards, the light is extraordinary.
monsport06: The most beautiful views of the vineyard are at the top of the fort. Drone enthusiasts please note: it’s forbidden on the island; both take off and flyover. It’s a beautiful place to delight all photographers who love landscapes and heritage.
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