Cannes evokes immediate images of high French Riviera style: the stars during the Cannes Film Festival, famous hotels including the Carlton, Majestic and Martinez, the palm lined Croisette bordering the Mediterranean, and the gorgeous yachts that are always to be found there.

Cannes is an old port town on a beautiful crescent Mediterranean bay. At either end of the long crescent are ports, the Old Port to the west and the newer Port Canto, to the east. They are connected by the delightful Croisette, with beach on one side and designer shops and classy hotels on the other.

The Old Port and the Old Town of Cannes. Once primarily a fishing port, now the Old Port of Cannes is home to many of the world's newest and most beautiful superyachts. The Old Port is directly adjacent to the Palais des Festivals, where all of the events occur, making for a unique setting where luxury yachts become part of all events in the port, hosting extravagant parties, receptions and meetings. It's also easy to find one of the frequent ferries to the Lerin Islands from the old port.

The Old Town has for the most part retained its old character and has many restaurants and cafes that line the port and extend up the hill. The hill of Le Souquet is topped by the medieval 12th-century Tour de Mt. Chevalier and the 12th-16th-century church Notre-Dame-de-l'Espérence.

The Croisette. One of the most photographed boardwalks in the world, the Croisette extends in a graceful, palm tree studded arc for two miles. A great selection of brand name boutiques such as Cartier and Dolce Gabanna are on the north side, alongside renowned hotels such as the Martinez and Carlton. A sandy beach, with plenty of upscale beach restaurants lines the south (water facing) side. A gentle stroll along the Croisette affords great views and people watching as can only be found in the South of France.

Port Canto. The newer port of Port Canto, at the far East end of the Croisette, berths hundreds of charter yachts. Events can be held on yachts here if the Old Port is full - buses or ferries can be arranged from the Palais. It is also near several of the most "in" night clubs such as "Le Baoli".

Chartering a Yacht for The Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM or any of the other Cannes Events. Cannes is famous for its events, most notably the International Film Festival, but there are many other events such as MIPIM, MIDEM, MIPCOM, and MAPIC. Companies vie for valuable berths next to the Palais on the Jetty Albert Edouard at most of these shows, but good planning can secure a berth in most shows. It is also common to charter yachts in the Old Port simply to sleep on, as they provide accommodation directly next to the Palais.

Want to Charter a Yacht in Cannes?

We have hundreds of great yachts for you and are experienced with chartering boats for both pleasure and the Cannes Events - we know how to get you a berth! Click here so see our French Riviera Charter Yachts or give us a call anytime to discuss your specific needs.

Our most popular charter is a cruise from Cannes to St Tropez, and we'd be happy to help you with this glorious itinerary. For information please browse these two pages: Cannes to St Tropez Charters and Club 55 and Pampelonne Beach.

The famous Carlton Hotel, on the Croisette in Cannes.

The Palais des Festivals above the adjacent yachts lined up on the Quai Albert Edouard - the place to be during any Cannes Event

A view of the famous Hotel Splendide, from a Mangusta 107 berthed in the Old Port of Cannes

An early morning view of the Croisette, as seen during the Film Festival from the Martinez Wharf

Map of Cannes

Here's an Aerial Map of Cannes, showing the Old Port, next to the Palais des Festivals, the Croisette, and Port Canto:

For more information about Cannes, or where to find your Charter Yacht, just contact us.

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Photos from Boatbookings.com staff - Map from Google Maps