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Indoor Activities in Cannes

Discover the top Cannes indoor activities

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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!

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  1. Badminton
  2. Basketball
  3. Cinema
  4. Fitness and swimming
  5. Indoor activities
  6. Museums & Galleries
  7. Shopping
  8. Spas and massages
  9. Squash
  10. Swimming
  11. Yoga

Badminton

You can find indoor badminton courts in many of the sport centres all around Cannes.

Basketball

Many of the sport centres around Cannes have facilities to play basketball.

Cinema

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.

Fitness and swimming in Cannes

There are modern and complete gyms in Cannes to try and keep fit while on vacation. Many hotels also offer fitness facilities.

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Indoor activities in Cannes

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.

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Museums & Galleries

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.

Shopping

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.

Spas and massages in Cannes

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.

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Squash

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.

Swimming

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.

Yoga

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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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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