The old hilltop quarter with cobbled lanes, a medieval tower and views over the bay.
Address: Le Suquet, 06400 Cannes (around Place de la Castre)
Before the film stars and palaces, Cannes was a small fishing village gathered around this hill. In the Middle Ages the monks of the Lérins Islands built a castle and a watchtower here, the Tour du Suquet, to protect the coast.
The castle now houses the Musée des Explorations du Monde, with objects from around the world. Next to it, the 17th-century church of Notre-Dame-d'Espérance looks over the bay, and the narrow lanes below are full of small restaurants.
All year; summer evenings are lively.
Sunset from the terrace by the church, looking over the bay and La Croisette.
In summer the square in front of the church hosts open-air concerts.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
The old town of Cannes, on a hill above the Old Port.
Yes, the lanes are steep but short, about 10 minutes up from the port.
From the terrace by Notre-Dame-d'Espérance church or the top of the Suquet tower.
