Cannes, France Guide - - Hotels, Restaurants, Nightlife - Classic Travel
A resort city like no other, Cannes is not just for film festivals. This is where Europeans wintered before there were jets to whisk them off to farther reaches such as the Caribbean or the Seychelles. Yet no other resort town can replace the city that was the first to make eager travelers smell champagne in the air, where the beach is theater with organization, service and great vistas, where you can recline on the shore with a bottle of Dom or Moet and not incite a second glance. Charming restaurants present reasonable prices, and even winter welcomes visitors with its spring-like climate, when you can walk along the Croisette in the morning and ski the Alps in the afternoon. Even if you're not a skiier, the picturesque villages of Provence are only minutes away. This is a year-round urban resort for the sophisticated traveler.
Activities
Palm Beach Casino pointe Croisette Tel. +33 (0) 49.706.3690 www.partouche.com Built on the ruins of medieval fort this casino is worth betting your money on.
Musee de la Castre Le Suquet Tel +33 (0) 49.338.5526 The museum holds archaeological and ethnographical artifacts from all over the world.
Gallerie Daniel Guidat 142, rue d'Antibes tel. +33 (0) 49.394.3333 www.danielguidat.com A contemporary glass art collection featuring paintings, mixed media and of course masterpieces made from glass.
Dining
L'Oasis rue Jean-Honore-Carle Mandelieu-La-Napoule Tel. +33 (0) 49.349.9552 www.oasis-raimbault.com This place truly feels like an oasis especially while dining on the back patio. All dishes are prepared with local produce and the fish are hand picked by the chef Stephane Raimbault. Heavenly deserts prepared by his brother Francois are to die for. Visit the above listed website for an excellent tour of the restaurant.
Mantel 22, rue Saint-Antoine Le Suquet Tel. +33 (0) 49.339.1310 Hidden in the oldest part of Cannes is restaurant run by chef Noel Mantel. Noel has a thing for risotto, so if you are crazy for this dish you'll be pleased with the choices he creates. Also, a must to try is the lobster ravioli and roast young rabbit with black olives. The ambience of the place is very pleasant and relaxed but attention to service is never forgotten.
Cote Jardin 12, avenue Saint-Luis Tel. +33 (0) 49.338.6028 www.restaurant-cotejardin.com A favorite of the locals. You can sit on the street level veranda, garden terrace or, for more privacy, upstairs in the Provencal dining room. One of the specialties is filet of red mullet prepared with butter-parsley sauce.
Le Moulin de Mougins 424, chemin du Moulin Notre-Dame-deVie, Mougins Tel. +33 (0) 49. 375.7824 www.moulin-mougins.com Located only a short drive north from Cannes is the city of Mougins. There, in an old mill, you'll find this world-renowned restaurant. Chef Alain Llorca will surprise you with his innovative seafood cuisine. The wine list offers one of the best choices in Provance.
Nightlife
Le Baoli Port Pierre-Canto Tel. +33 (0) 49.343.0343 www.lebaoli.com During the film festival this lounge is packed with celebrities. If you come any other time you can be assured you'll find the place just as full.
Le Lady Bird 115, avenue de Lerins Tel. +33 (0) 49.343.2063 Guests are carefully selected at the door. You will find yourself at a maze of dark rooms full of beautiful people.
Excursions
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