The town of Cannes, pronounced 'can' was nothing more than a fishing village. In the 19th century the Foreign Minister of Great Britain Lord Henry Peter Brougham, established himself in Cannes, in search of a healthy climate. This was the first boom time for Cannes with elaborate homes being constructed to entertain.
Today, Cannes is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera. It is famous for its good climate, the luxurious hotels, glamorous villas, cars, beaches, the "port du Cannes" and myriad of visitors hanging out on the Croisette. Cannes is also very famous for events including the annual Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions, mipim conference. However, towards Le Suquet, cannes oldest neighbourhood is where much of its true character is still to be found today.
Famous Cannes landmarks not be missed include:
- Espace Miramar
- La Malmaison
- Musee de la Castre
- Monastere Fortifie
- Musee International de la Parfumerie
- Ile Ste-Marguerite
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