To do · La Croisette
Photo: Cannes Tourisme
The red steps and the Chemin des Étoiles
Children can climb the 24 most famous steps in the world on a red carpet that stays down all year, then hunt for their favourite star among about 150 handprints set around the Palais.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Where | La Croisette |
| Address | Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes |
| Season and hours | Steps free to climb all year, except during some events; during the Film Festival you can see them but not climb them. |
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Checked on cannes-france.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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