The Riviera Journal · Towns and destinations
Things to do in Cannes: Croisette, Suquet and islands
From Le Suquet and Forville market to the Croisette and Lérins Islands: plan a balanced day in Cannes, with or without a boat.
All Riviera Guide adviceAt a glance
- Suggested time
- Half a day to 2 days
- Best for
- Town, market, beaches, boats and glamour
- Access and getting around
- The station, Le Suquet, Forville and the Croisette combine well on foot; boat departures and surrounding areas need more planning.
Local selection
Stops worth keeping
Two sides of Cannes
Le Suquet & the Croisette
Cannes · Half day
Start in Le Suquet and Forville market, then walk down towards the palaces and the sea.
Free access
Island escape
The Lérins Islands
Off Cannes · Full day
A short boat ride to coves, pine trees, the Royal Fort and peaceful car-free paths.
Return boat · adult €19 · ages 5–12 €13.50
Provençal market · local produce
A gourmet stroll through Forville Market
Cannes · 1–2 hrs · flexible budget
Cannes’ gourmet heart brings together growers, fishers, cheesemongers, delicatessens and Provençal specialities near Le Suquet.
Free access
Easy-going watersport
Kayak or paddleboard off the Croisette
Cannes · Croisette · 1 hr · May to September
An hour on the water along Cannes Bay at your own pace. A gentler option than jet skiing, especially pleasant early in the morning when the sea is calm.
Kayak or paddleboard · from €30
Underwater Mediterranean
Scuba diving around the Lérins Islands
Cannes-La Bocca · Port du Béal · Half day · April to October
Walls, volcanic formations and Mediterranean wildlife from Cannes. This exploration trip is for certified divers; beginner dives must be booked separately.
Exploration dive · from €55
Castle · treasure hunt
The fantasy castle of La Napoule
Mandelieu-la-Napoule · 1½–2½ hrs
Towers, sculpted creatures, fountains and seafront gardens form a fairytale world created by artists Henry and Marie Clews.
From €4
Itinerary advice
How to organise your visit
Climb Le Suquet in the morning, cross Forville, walk the Croisette, then allow another half day for the islands if weather permits.
Practical questions
Plan this outing well
How much time should you allow?
Half a day to 2 days
What is the best way to get there?
The station, Le Suquet, Forville and the Croisette combine well on foot; boat departures and surrounding areas need more planning.
What order works best once there?
Climb Le Suquet in the morning, cross Forville, walk the Croisette, then allow another half day for the islands if weather permits.