
Club des Dauphins Swimming School
Based in the public beach of Bijou Plage in Cannes, this swimming school on the Côte d'Azur has been in operation since 1962 and is led by Thierry, a fully qualified skiing, swimming and fitness instructor.
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Discover the top Cannes indoor activities
Whatever you choose to do on your holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of indoor activities across Cannes. From relaxation to culture and sports, there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Cannes. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
You can find indoor badminton courts in many of the sport centres all around Cannes.
Many of the sport centres around Cannes have facilities to play basketball.
Cannes hosts one of the most famous film festivals in the world, so you might get inspired by its Hollywood glamour and decide to catch the latest films and releases on your holiday. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.
There are modern and complete gyms in Cannes to try and keep fit while on vacation. Many hotels also offer fitness facilities.
Based in the public beach of Bijou Plage in Cannes, this swimming school on the Côte d'Azur has been in operation since 1962 and is led by Thierry, a fully qualified skiing, swimming and fitness instructor.
They can offer you a personalised gym programme with certified personal trainers and fitness instructors as well as many group classes that take place throughout the week.
This is a centre solely dedicated to yoga where you can be taught and assisted by qualified yoga professionals.
This public swimming pool is located in Cannes La Boca. It has two pools, one is a 25 metre pool with a depth of 3.4 metres, the other is a smaller pool of 12 metres.
The Parc Montfleury houses swimming facilities and a tennis club, a community hall, a bamboo garden and children's playground and parking for 50 cars with two free hours.
This sports centre has a 50m pool, 25m pool and a paddling pool, as well as a beach volleyball area and plenty of green space that is open to the public for relaxing and leisure games.
There are bowling alleys in Cannes to keep you entertained on bad weather days, or if you're looking for something to do with a group.
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.
They can offer you a personalised gym programme with certified personal trainers and fitness instructors as well as many group classes that take place throughout the week.
Cannes has a wide range of museums and galleries to keep visitors entertained. From historical buildings and churches to very important art collections, including those dedicated to artists that lived locally like Fernand Léger or Picasso. The region also offers archaeological sites, history museums and exhibitions dedicated to typical products like perfume.
The Riviera is famous for its luxury. If you like shopping and spending money then Cannes is sheer heaven! Upmarket shops can be found on La Croisette, the most famous of shopping districts in Cannes, as well as throughout the city and on Rue d'Antibes and Rue Meynadier. Perfumes, cosmetics and fashion are all popular purchases, with many visiting tourists enjoying duty-free shopping.
If it is calm and relaxation you are after then head to a luxury day spa or book in for massage therapies and beauty treatments. A day spa is also the perfect activity when the weather turns. You can revive aching muscles in saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis, try out the latest beauty treatments or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool.
This wellness centre is located in the Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel. By appointment, the spa offers tailor-made treatments. Guests can choose to combine massages, finger pressure techniques and body modelling for a complete restorative and beauty package.
In an authentic bastide of the 19th-century, surrounded by hundred-year-old olive trees, the team of Royal Spa opens its doors to you for moments of timeless relaxation.
The Sothys Spa at Hotel Five Seas offers a serene escape for deep relaxation and a rejuvenating sensory journey. With its luxurious setting and expert treatments, the spa provides an immersive experience to slow the effects of time.
Step into a peaceful retreat at Hôtel Cézanne’s Terraké Spa, where relaxation and rejuvenation go hand in hand. From the warm hammam to the bubbling jacuzzi, every detail is designed to help you unwind.
Located in the Montaigne Hotel, this spa offers 250m2 of facilities, including five treatment rooms for face and body treatments and massages.
In an idyllic setting, the centre offers 500 squared metres of paradise in the heart of Cannes. Stone, wood and water mingle with the scent of incense to immerse into relaxation.
Play squash whilst you're in Cannes either during winter or summer. Normally located in the main sports centre, you should be able to rent all you need on site. Alternatively some of the hotels or spas have their own squash courts too.
If you'd like to take a dip indoors, you'll be able to find somewhere to go for a swim in Cannes. Most hotels have their own swimming facilities, however there are also municipal swimming baths that you can visit. In summer and winter, you should be able to find somewhere to take a dip, so don't forget your towel and your swimming costume or shorts.
There are multiple places where you can practice yoga in Cannes. From sports centres to spas and fitness facilities, you're sure to find a place to relax, stretch and find your balance.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsYou 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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