Three kilometres of palms, palaces and sand on the most famous seafront in France, ending where the sun sets behind the Estérel.
Photo: Mairie de Cannes
Distance
3 km
Difficulty
Easy: flat all the way and accessible to everyone
Start
Palais des Festivals, at the old-port end of the boulevard de la Croisette
Past
The red steps of the Palais des Festivals, The palace hotels and luxury boutiques, Public and private beaches down to Pointe Croisette and the Palm Beach
Season
All year. The tourist office suggests going at sunset, when the boat lights come on across the bay; early morning for the best light and fewest people.
With children
Flat, wide pavement suitable for pushchairs; separate cycle path. Public beaches with showers along the way (Plage Macé, Zamenhof, Bijou Plage).
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