Tourism

Tourism in Cannes

Stroll on the famous Croisette or the Forville market, enjoy the sandy beaches, visit the Suquet Tower, discover the Saint Honorat Island .... During your stay at the Hotel Brimer, we will advise you on the tourist sites not to be missed in Cannes and its surroundings. The events in Cannes are not lacking. The Festival des Jeux in February, Cannes Lion in June and the famous Cannes Film Festival in May are some of Cannes' must-see festivals.

Antibes and Vallauris

The town of Antibes, 10 km from our hotel, hosts one of the main museums in the Alpes-Maritimes: the Picasso Museum, in the heart of Grimaldi Castle. Stroll through the typically Provençal charming streets of the old town and admire the view of the ramparts and the cathedral. Do not forget to visit Vallauris, just 5 km from our hotel. City of artists, the pottery appears in Vallauris for the first time in 1501. Since the passage of Picasso from 1948 to 1955, other art forms such as ceramics and linocuts have developed around the Picasso Museum.

Good addresses

The Auberge Provençale, Il Teatro, La Table du Chef, Legend Café and Les Canailles are some of our favorite restaurants in Cannes. Eliane Muskus invites you to cooking classes "La Serviette Blanche" at her home rue de la Fontaine. Our friendly neighbors, Cécile and Philippe, offer a refined and original selection of tableware and decorative objects within La Table des Matières. Original and cheap gift ideas that you will not find elsewhere!

The Croisette and Suquet

At 100 meters from the hotel, stroll on the famous seafront promenade, between its palaces (Majestic, Carlton, Martinez ...) and the Mediterranean. You will be captivated by the magnificent view of the Lerins and Estérel islands, and will be able to enjoy the many public and private beaches of fine sand for 7 km long. Continue your visit to the Suquet, the historic heart of Cannes, along the picturesque Rue Saint Antoine, lined with restaurants. Do not miss to visit the Suquet Tower, the Castre Museum and the Church of Our Lady of Hope.

Forville Market and Ile Saint Honorat

At 300 meters from the Hotel Brimer, take a walk to the Forville market to discover the wonders of the region: fruits, vegetables, freshly caught fish, salads and other herbs, olive oils, flowers ... You will be able to drink a a glass of rose on one of the terraces that runs along the square ... Only 10 minutes from Cannes by boat, discover a world apart by going to Ile Saint Honorat. Enjoying the calm of a unique island, the monks of the Lérins Abbey offer you to taste their wines and liqueurs including the herbal Lerina.

Mougins and Mouans Sartoux

13 km from Cannes, is Mougins, a small village of artists and artisans also known for its restaurants and gastronomy. Discover beautiful stone houses in a village with undeniable charm. At 10 km from the Hotel Brimer, the town of Mouans-Sartoux stands out mainly thanks to its castle, built at the end of the 15th century. It has now become, thanks to the "Espace de l'Art Concret", a center of permanent contemporary art of international renown.

Gourdon and Grasse

Perched village with extraordinary panorama 30 km from Cannes, stretching 80 km from Nice to Théoule, Gourdon is the ideal destination for lovers of walks in the countryside. You will appreciate the steps on the Gorges du Loup road, where you can discover an exceptional natural heritage. World capital of perfume, the city of Grasse is famous for its famous perfume shops: Fragonard, Galimard, Molinard (free guided tours). Discover its old medieval town and its perfume museum completely renovated.