Le Suquet, Cannes

French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez), France

Cannes's old town, a hilltop quarter with narrow streets and views over the bay.

Places in Le Suquet, Cannes

• Le Suquet hilltop cafes Cafes in Cannes's old town offering views over the bay and Palais des Festivals.

Practical notes for French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez)

Best time to visit

May to September offers the warmest weather, though May's Cannes Film Festival and July-August bring the most intense crowds and prices.

Getting around

Both Cannes and Saint-Tropez have walkable centres; a car or boat is useful for moving along the wider Riviera coastline between towns.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

French. English is spoken in tourism and hotels.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Restaurants across both towns continue elevating Mediterranean cuisine with international influences, exemplified by Rüya's Anatolian-Mediterranean fusion in Cannes and Vague d'Or's Michelin three-star seafood-driven menu in Saint-Tropez.

Other neighborhoods in French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez)

• La Croisette, Cannes — Cannes's famous beach promenade, home to the Carlton, Hotel Martinez, and the Palais des Festivals.
• Saint-Tropez old port — The famous yacht harbour and old town of Saint-Tropez.

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