Cannes Itinerary for 2 Days : Ultimate Cannes Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Villa Rothschild & Gardens

Ticket Price: 13 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 1 Avenue Jean de Noailles, 06400 Cannes

Villa Rothschild, located in the villa district on the west side of Cannes, was the estate of a wealthy baroness that was occupied by the Germans during World War II and housed a library after the war. Surrounded by palm trees, the villa has a strong subtropical feel.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Palais des Festivals et des Congres nearby is the top choice before you leave Villa Rothschild & Gardens and hit the road.

Palais des Festivals et des Congres

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-0:00am

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: La Croisette CS 30051，06414 Cannes Cedex

The Palais des Festivals (Palais des Festivals de Cannes) was built in 1982 and is an important meeting place for the Cannes Film Festival. The Palais des Festivals has a capacity of 30,000 people, excellent sound facilities, and besides being the official venue of the festival, it also contains many business conference halls. It is said that the carpet on the steps of the Palais des Festivals is red only when there is an event, and blue at other times. So if you come across a festival, don't forget to take pictures on the steps covered with red carpets to experience the taste of being a star. Visitors still have a better chance of seeing a red carpet than a blue one, as the Palais des Festivals is not idle for most of the year. Every year, there is the Acacia Festival in February, the International Film Festival in May, and the Music Festival and Fireworks Festival in July. In addition, there are fixed festivals such as the International Boat Festival, the International Music and Record Festival, the Mimosa Festival, and the Dance Festival. Under such a dense schedule, if you want to use the Palais des Festivals, you need to book two years in advance.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Embodying the classic glamour and timeless chic of the French Riviera, the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, is the Cote d'Azur's most legendary palace hotel – an icon since opening in 1908. Experience the elegant, century-old traditions of the luxurious Grand-Hotel – an experience made even more magically effortless with world-renowned Four Seasons service.

Day 2 | Morning

La Croisette

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Boulevard de la Croisette

This luxurious avenue on the south coast of Cannes is called La Croisette. The Boulevard de la Croisette starts from the Palais des Festivals de Cannes in the west and extends eastward along Cannes Bay all the way to Cape La Croisette. Even if it is not during the Cannes Film Festival, the picturesque coastline, walking paths, restaurants and hotels will make it a more lively area in Cannes, and every weekend, it is a bustling event.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming La Croisette, Cannes Walk Of Fame next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Cannes Walk Of Fame

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Boulevard de la Croisette, Baie de Cannes near Palais des Festivals

The Avenue of Stars is one of the must-see attractions in Cannes. It is located next to the Palais des Festivals. You can see the handprints of more than 300 stars on the sidewalk. Many movie lovers and tourists come here. The handprints in Cannes are far less than those on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the United States, but the handprint of director Wong Kar Wai can be found on the Walk of Fame in Cannes, right at the gate of the Cannes Convention and Exhibition Center. There are three English letters WKW on it, which are the acronyms of Wong Kar Wai Cantonese Pinyin.

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