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Things To Do in Cannes

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Cannes area.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Cannes Activities Guide.

Airxkite, l'Ecole de Kitesurf, Cannes

Airxkite Kitesurf, Cannes la Bocca

Learn how to kite surf or stand up paddle board in the Bay of Cannes

Location
Cannes

Airxkite offers full courses on kite surfing, including theory and practical. All Airxkite classes in the water take place between April to November.

Diamond Diving, Golfe Juan

Diamond Diving School

Established diving school based in the Old Port of Golfe-Juan

A small centre that focuses on a personal touch and offers not only beginner diving courses, but PADI certification and also instructor development courses.

Club Sous l'Eau, Saint Raphael

Club Sous l'Eau Diving School, Saint Raphael

Friendly diving centre for enthusiasts & newcomers to the sport

Discover more than 30 dive sites with the help of this diving school, located on the Port Santa Lucia in St Raphael.

Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var

Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var

Join a team of professionals for a great experience

Jet-ski, waterskiing, wakeboard, wakesurf, parachute, canoe and paddleboard, Glisse Paradise have it all!

some skittles and a bowling ball

Warm Up Bowling

State of the art bowling alley for those rainy day activities

Location
Cannes

If you fancy a different and fun night out in Cannes, then head to Cannes Bowling in Cannes La Boca. There are 16 alleys and over 2,500m² of pure bowling entertainment.

Old Course Golf

Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu

Oldest golf course on the French Riviera, dating back to 1891

The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.

Go Kayak, Cannes

Go Kayak

Offering kayak hire & excursions along the Cote d'Azur

They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.

Paddle Boarding, Juan les Pins

Paddle Boarding Tours & Hire

1hr & 2hr SUP excursions, to discover the French Riviera

Location
Antibes

Based in Antibes, their activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.

Golf Opio Valbonne

Opio Valbonne Golf Course, Opio

Roman ruins & 17th century bastide at lovely 18-hole course

Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.

A person is riding a go kart with the number 2 on it

Fun Kart, Le Bar-sur-Loup

Karting for children, adults & groups - open throughout the year

Location
Grasse

Located 30 minutes from Nice, Cannes and Antibes in a natural setting of 8 hectares, this karting set offers 3 circuits with a separate one for children, giving visitors the chance to race each other using high-tech go-karts.

Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse

Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse

Tree top adventure park with numerous challenges & zip lines!

Location
Grasse

Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!

Association Cannes Jeunesse Centre Nautique, Cannes

Association Cannes Jeunesse Water Sports Centre

Sailing school offering courses for children and adults

Location
Cannes

With two locations, one in Cannes and another one on Île Ste Marguerite, this association organises sailing, sea kayaking and wind surfing courses throughout the year.

ASLM Cannes Garden Tennis Club

ASLM Cannes Garden Tennis Club

Tennis in the heart of beautifully landscaped gardens in the French Riviera

Location
Cannes

Welcoming players of all generations and at all levels in excellent playing conditions and a friendly atmosphere.

Cannes Stand Up Paddle, Cannes

Cannes Stand Up Paddle

Rent your stand up paddle board right on the beach

Location
Cannes

You can rent your stand up paddle board from half an hour up to a week at a time, perfect to liven up a cruise around the Mediterranean. Their nearby surf shop also sells all kinds of gear related to surf, windsurfing and paddle-boarding.

Boat Tours to Les Iles de Lerins, Cannes

Saint Marguerite Island Boat Trip

20+ person motor boat to island

Location
Cannes

Discover a beautiful island with beaches, walking trails, nature areas, a museum and restaurants.

Fishing Trip, Frejus

Fishing Trip

Coastal or big game fishing from the port of Frejus

Sea fishing trip on a boat with a professional guide. Introduction to the techniques of fishing in the mediterranean sea in a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere.

canyoning in Provence

Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane

Canyoning, climbing & via ferrata

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

Zoo where you can see animals from all around the world as well as Mediterranean plants

Location
Frejus

Established in 1971, the Zoological Park Frejus is located in a typical Mediterranean natural landscape and enjoys the mild climate of the Riviera.

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