Cruise - stopping in Cannes

[cookie38]

Cruise in August. We are starting in Barcelona and our first stop in Cannes, then Nice the following day.

Our first time to any of these places.  Want to see as much as we can. 

What would you all suggest to see in both of these ports?

Definitely want to feel the "vibe" of the cities we visit. (not crazy about museums)

We have 10 hours at each port. 

THANKS!!

[Hlitner]

The first thing to know about Cannes is that it is a tender port which means spending extra time just getting ashore.  Once ashore you will be at the corner of the Vieux Port (old port) from where you could walk into the heart of town in about 10 minutes (it is a nice walk with a marina on one side and some restaurants across the street).  If you choose to stay in Cannes, the main tourist area is walkable (assuming you are mobile).  You can also access the local train station where you can catch a regional train (no reservations) which is almost like a commuter rail line.  This train spans the entire coast and if you head East you can access Antibes, Nice, Monte Carlo, etc.  It is a reasonable way to get around the region for those who like DIY.

 

Two smaller (but very popular) towns are St Paul de Vence and Eze Village.  These places are more difficult to access (you would need to use train/bus combinations) unless you are part of an excursion or small tour.  The more adventurous folks (including me) will sometimes rent a car and just drive to various places in the region.  I should warn that traffic on the 2 lane roads, near the coast, can be brutal during the busy Spring/Summer tourist season.

 

Hank

[carlmm]

On 1/29/2023 at 5:22 AM, cookie38 said:

Cruise in August. We are starting in Barcelona and our first stop in Cannes, then Nice the following day.

Our first time to any of these places.  Want to see as much as we can. 

What would you all suggest to see in both of these ports?

Definitely want to feel the "vibe" of the cities we visit. (not crazy about museums)

We have 10 hours at each port. 

THANKS!!

The two cities are very different, not only in size but also in the asked for "vibe".

To get that one in Cannes I would suggest a lenghty walk through the shopping streets and the upscale shops and to splurge on a stay in one of the beach clubs including a lavish meal with wine right there. Easily a couple of  hundred Euros but Cannes is like that.

Nice also has an expensive beach scene but is so much else and more, too. Even if not your favourite you might throw in at least one of the many great museums. Stroll the flowers market and the narrow, more italianlike alleys of the old town. Continue in the promenade.

Edited February 5, 2023 by carlmm