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Activities in Cannes

Discover the top Cannes activities

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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.

From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Cannes. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!

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  1. Boat trips & sailing
  2. Climbing
  3. Culture and guided tours
  4. Cycling
  5. Flying
  6. Golf
  7. Indoor activities
  8. Sailing & yachting
  9. Spas and massages
  10. Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums
  11. Walking, hiking and running
  12. Watersports
  13. Wine tasting & vineyard tours

Boat trips & sailing in Cannes

Explore the beautiful coastline around Cannes on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystalline Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and even scuba diving.

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Climbing in Cannes

Cannes is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied sports climbing venues. An abundance of top quality limestone means that the island has an unparalleled variety of routes of all grades - suitable for experienced and beginner climbers.

Culture and guided tours in Cannes

Explore the best that Cannes's has to offer with an expert local guide. From natural tracks to traditional buildings and crafts, food and drink... there's lots to be discovered in Cannes.

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Cycling in Cannes

Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Cannes and what better way to explore Cannes than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Cannes without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.

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Flying in Cannes

Flying in Cannes

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Golf in Cannes

Golf Courses in Cannes

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Indoor activities in Cannes

Indoor Activities Things To Do in Cannes

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Sailing & yachting in Cannes

With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the French Riviera to some of France's best beauty spots.

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Spas and massages in Cannes

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Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Cannes

Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours. 

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Walking, hiking and running in Cannes

Hikes in the Alpes-Maritime region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and mountain. The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. The mountain trails take a little more effort. They are a great way to explore the terrain behind Cannes and the many medieval villages that are dotted around the countryside.

Watersports in Cannes

Cannes is perfect for water sports with its warm summers, gentle breezes and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between.

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Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Cannes

Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in Cannes. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.

Russian model, Natasha Poly at Hotel Martinez

Best people-watching spots in Cannes

Where to soak up the Riviera sun and watch the world go by

a winding street with stairs in biot

Day trip to Biot

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Biot

On a sunny Tuesday morning in April I found myself getting quite lost in the maze of narrow streets and lanes in the stunning, and slightly quirky, hilltop town of Biot.

a stretch of sand in Cannes

Family friendly beaches in Cannes

Palm trees and promenades, soft sand and sparkling sea: the Mediterranean resort city of Cannes delivers a family beach holiday with heaps of fun in the sun and a splash of celebrity sparkle.

ropes and harneses ready for climbing

Get your kicks in Cannes

The perfect Cannes vacation is so very much more than drinking cocktails in a beach club and strolling along the palm-lined Croisette—as pleasant as that may be. With the sparkling Mediterranean stretching out before you, the red rock-Esterels rising up across the bay, and the gorges and craggy peaks of the Provence backcountry all within a short drive of Cannes, there’s an abundance of adventure sports activities on offer to get the fresh air into your lungs and your heart racing.

Latest News & Reviews

Find out all about what is happening in Cannes and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, fabulous beaches, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in this glamorous city.

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looking over the old port of cannes and along the bay
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Upcoming Events

You will not be short of entertainment in this beautiful French Riviera town, especially during the summer. Perhaps the best known of all the events is the highly glamorous Cannes Film Festival – certainly worth a day trip to the city just to see which celebrities you can spot. There are also markets, international fairs and plenty of cultural and musical festivals.

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SwimRun Weekend, Cannes
Roc d'Azur Mountain Bike Event, Frejus
Runners on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice for the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes
Festival International des Jeux (Games Festival), Cannes
Napoleon's Landed, Golfe Juan