Is St Tropez nicer than Cannes?

If it's the outdoors you're after, the Cannes area wins for its mimosa-topped hills and eucalyptus-filled Lérins Islands, but St Tropez is the place for wine lovers, thanks to its vine-studded peninsula where crisp pastel-pink rosé is made inside stucco-fronted chateaux.



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Cannes owes its fame to its festival and its mythical evenings. All year round as soon as night falls, the city is electrified to the rhythm of crazy parties. Discover the recommended establishments that have made Cannes famous for its nightlife…

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Embark from Port Grimaud in St Tropez and cruise out onto the open sea, following the coast towards Cannes. Relax on the aft deck on your yacht with a drink as your captain guides you past the landscape of the French Riviera.

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Accreditation, screenings, and entry to official venues is tightly controlled, with the vast majority of the festival off-limits to the general public.

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Cannes is a walkable city Bring your walking shoes, as many areas, like its historic districts, are best explored on foot. Don't visit in May It's best to skip Cannes any time near the annual film festival when tens of thousands of people visit the area.

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Cannes is unique amongst A-list film festivals in that it's an event largely reserved for film industry professionals and the press. Accreditation, screenings, and entry to official venues is tightly controlled, with the vast majority of the festival off-limits to the general public.

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The best time to visit Cannes is from March to May, before the annual film festival and the arrival of summer vacation crowds and hot weather.

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To experience all of the great things to do in Cannes, it is recommended that you spend at least two full days in this beautiful town. This is because so many people visit Cannes in just one day, but giving yourself a full two days to see the city will allow you to walk around at your own pace and truly enjoy Cannes.

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