Medieval Fishing Village of Cannes
Cannes It was a small fishing village in the Middle Ages. In 1035, the princes of Antib are building the castle on the hill here.. In the medieval period, monks lived in the Lerins Islands just across from Cannes, but after a period of time, the priests came to the mainland Cannes and settled in the Suquet region because they thought the islands were unsafe.. In the 1530s, Cannes became an autonomous region, but until this period, the priests were the most important power in the region.
When Cannes became an autonomous region, it made a living from maritime trade.. However, when the houses in the coastal area began to be damaged by the sea in time, they started to build a breakwater here in 1838.. After taking the city under protection with the Dalgakıran, the structuring within the city begins.. After that day, the person who was instrumental in the new structuring was the English Lord Brougham. The Lord came to Cannes by chance in 1835 and liked it very much, bought a plot of land from here and built a mansion.. When he tells other British aristocrats about Cannes and its beauties, the English nobles start to build mansions here to spend their winters.
In addition, the Russian Empress, who loves the sun and thinks it is good for her, Alexandrovna (Tsar II. Alexandre’s wife) also settles in the mansion called Villa des Dunes here, where she throws many parties to the aristocratic segment.. In this way, the title of Cannes begins to spread all over the world. Since the first settlement in this city was by the nobility, 19. In the 20th century, many beautiful palace hotels (Miramar, Martinez) were opened.. 2nd. The city, which was a favorite of Germans, British and Russians until World War II, started to attract the attention of Americans after the war because in these periods the city represented elegance and grace with its architecture and luxury stores. Now it attracts tourists from all over the world.. It is one of the indispensables of especially rich Russian and Arab tourists.
Where to Stay in Cannes
Hotel choices are very important in Cannes.. Due to the film festival held in May, if you have set your itinerary for this month, you may not be able to find a spare room.. So be careful about booking.. Since Cannes is a Mediterranean city, it is usually a city with 5-star luxury hotels.. Therefore, budget adjustment is also important.
You can choose an accommodation type according to your purpose of coming to Cannes.. If you are going on a holiday trip to this Mediterranean city, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic can be your first choice.. Since the hotel is located on the beach, it is about 1 minute walk from the beach.. It is ideal for those who want a beach holiday.. In addition, InterContinental Carlton, one of the quality chain hotels, is one of the holiday hotels that can be recommended in Cannes.. The hotel is located in a 100-year-old building and has its own private beach and pier.. In addition, there are many restaurant and store options around these two hotels.
If your budget is limited, Hotel Amiraute in the city center may be an ideal choice for you with its prices and location.. The hotel is located at a distance of 150 meters from La Croisette Street on the beach where luxury shops are located.. With these features, it is one of the hotels that can be preferred by those who want coastal walks and shopping.. In addition to these hotels, L’ Esterel and Cocoon’s Cannes hotels are among the economical alternatives.
Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez is one of the 5-star chain hotels.. Located on La Croisette, known as the beach and shopping street, the hotel is located inside both the beach and shopping malls.. The hotel also has its own large beach.. There are also many restaurants and shops around the hotel. If you are looking for budget hotels in Cannes, you can consider Hotel Carolina.. For more hotels, it’s helpful to check out booking.com here
A Tourism and Festival Paradise
Having a Mediterranean climate, Cannes’ economy consists of tourism, fair and congress tourism and tourism. of course based on festivals.
The city became famous as it became famous because of the Cannes Film Festival, which has been held every May since 1939.. It is flooded with celebrities and tourists, especially at this time of the year.. Cannes Film Festival is the second most well-known organization after the Olympic Games.
Many beautiful young girls are sunbathing on its beaches, waiting to be discovered by the directors.. Beach and sea very clean in Cannes. Especially in order to maintain the cleanliness of the sea, there is a purification machine behind the WC in all houses.. This is how respect for nature works. In this way, everywhere remains sparkling.
Cannes has a magnificent coastline.. 5 star hotels lined up along this beach, the big building “Palais des festivals et des congres” in the marina that hosts the film festival, the handprints of actors and artists on the ground in front of the building, luxury restaurants… handprint available. The building where the festival was held was renovated a couple of years ago by the famous architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, costing 57 million euros.. The most popular street where these are located will be La Croisette.
Another thing that caught my attention in Cannes was that there were too many luxury cars around.. Especially Bentleys were everywhere. As such, it is imperative to go to the Classic Cars Museum, which is located 5 km outside of Cannes.. This museum is a must-see especially for those who are fond of cars.
I think one of the most impressive places besides the beach area in Cannes is Le Suquet in the old Cannes area and Saint- Antoine street. Small but stylish cafes and restaurants, handicraft shops on this street add a different atmosphere or reflect the true spirit of Cannes.
Castre Square is one of the most popular squares. grain of. In fact, it’s like the religious center of Cannes.. Because the Church of Notre Dame de l’Esperance is located here. Also, the building, which is currently used as a museum but was a chapel in the past, is also located in this square.. The chateau located in this square has carried the traces of the old period to today in a very good way.. Although it is called a castle, it resembles a castle.
The view of Cannes from the top is magnificent.. While going down the hill, you can reach Forville market by going down Mont-Chevalier street. Forville is an indoor antique market held on Mondays. In this antique market, you can find many original pieces from old coins to old chandeliers, from jewelry to dinnerware.. But on other days, it turns into a normal market until 13:00.. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish, whatever you are looking for.
Following here, you will reach Meynadier Street, which is closed to vehicular traffic.. Very nice little shops on this street will please your eyes.
Cannes is not a cheap city when you go shopping, it is quite expensive.. But it is also possible to catch very good things from discounts from time to time.. You just have to keep your eyes peeled.
Cannes is also famous for its casinos.. Of course, when a city has plenty of casinos, that city does not sleep.. There is activity around every hour of the day.
Eating and choosing restaurants in Cannes are quite risky.. Namely, you can learn that lunch in a restaurant is 300-400 Euros.. For this reason, I strongly recommend that you look at the price lists before entering.. A plate of shellfish they call “Plateau” should be tried. Cheese is pretty cheap here. You will be attracted by its patisseries and the smells coming from these places.
In the modern side of Cannes, Antibes and Hoche streets can be visited.. You can find stores of world-famous brands in Galerie Lafayette and Monoprix located on these streets.
If we do not count the tourists, the population profile in Cannes is elderly and retired. You don’t see many Cannes young people around.
Other museums to visit in Cannes are the Marine museum and Perfume museum. The maritime museum is not that original, but I recommend you to see the perfume museum. If you wish, you can have a special perfume made for yourself here.. Experts with special noses who create perfume mixtures work in this sector by receiving astronomical figures.. In some stores in Cannes, they first do your character analysis and then recommend the right perfume for you.
Cannes is a city where luxury touches everywhere, with its wide and clean beaches, its deep blue sea, its hosting of the film festival and its flamboyant mansions.
