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- Europe
- France
- Cote d Azur
- Cannes
- La Croisette
La Croisette
The long, shop-studded promenade of La Croisette, and its seven
miles (11km) of beach, is Cannes' major attraction. Palatial hotels
line this strip each with their own private beach and this is where
you are most likely to spot a familiar face, or topless hopeful,
especially during the film festival, though you'll be lucky to see
further than the sweating backs of the paparazzi. La Croisette is
best viewed from the highest point of Cannes' Old Town, Le Suquet,
where the remains of the fortified tower still stand, along with
the 12th-century Chapel of St Anne. Le Suquet is a lovely place to
stroll, with its winding streets, small boutiques and restaurants.
At the end of La Croisette is the Palais des Festivals, whose
endless Allées des Stars is imprinted with handprints and
signatures of the famous. Just beyond is the atmospheric Vieux
Port, with its odd medley of luxury yachts and tiny fishing
vessels, and the rows of palm trees and fragrant flower market of
the Allées de la Liberté. Further west along the seafront are the
free beaches (where the locals go), along the Plages du Midi.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).