Let yourself be immersed in the cultural and artistic treasures of this multi-faceted city. You can easily reach Cannes with a rented vehicle for a more comfortable and stress-free adventure.
Shaped by its Mediterranean roots and international inspirations, the culture of Cannes is constantly enriched in history, cinema, and graphic arts. Every street corner here is marked by the emotions, know-how and testimonies of artists who have come to savour the art of living in Cannes, for a day or forever. The cultural treasures of this Côte d’Azur city will completely take your worldview by surprise. Over the centuries, Cannes has developed by those who fell in love with it and settled there. Today, magnificent monuments testify to this flourishing history.
From the medieval district of Le Suquet to the majestic hotels of La Croisette, passing by the painted walls dedicated to the 7th art or the sumptuous residences of La Californie, Cannes brings together an exceptional heritage. If you wish to visit this beautiful city with your family, then with our car rental service you can move from one district to another with absolute freedom!
Ancient treasures and contemporary art in Le Suquet
In Le Suquet, stands some of the oldest buildings in Cannes. The ancient castle, dating back to the Middle Ages, now houses the Museum of World Explorations. At its side, a square tower built between the 10th and the end of the 14th century offers an exceptional panorama. A few steps further, is the Church of Notre-Dame-d’Espérance, built in 1627, which has welcomed generations of devotees. Today, the soul of Le Suquet lives again, within its walls but also through the new creative projects such as the Suquet des Artistes, a contemporary residence.
The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
La Croisette is one of the most significant places in Cannes. It has a modern architectural design and serves as one of the multifaceted places in the area. It is within these walls that the city’s biggest cultural, professional and tourist events are prepared and realised.
Cannes is a city of events
Every year the film world meets at the Croisette for the most prestigious Cannes Film Festival. However, it is not the only event in town, there are other activities like theatre, dance, music, literature, games, and pyrotechnics. The Cannes agenda is full of events and accommodates everyone. In Cannes, culture is in the streets, but it is also at the centre of attention, in dedicated venues. Its finest historical collections are housed in the Museum of World Exploration and the Museum of the Iron Mask and Fort Royal on the island of Sainte-Marguerite. The La Malmaison art centre, the Suquet des artistes or the Villa Domergue are privileged settings for temporary art exhibitions. Cinema is a real institution in Cannes. It comes to life every year at the Palais des Festivals and is in the spotlight at the innovative Cinéum.
