Cannes, France

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Accessibility

2025: "Cannes is generally an accessible city, especially along the flat, wide Promenade de la Croisette, with accessible transport, Handiplage beaches (disabled-friendly beaches), and accommodations, though the hilly Old Town (Le Suquet) presents challenges. The city offers accessible tourist info, loaner wheelchairs, and accessible venues like the Palais des Festivals, with dedicated facilities for various disabilities, including Braille guides, hearing loops, and audio descriptions. 

Key Accessible Areas & Facilities:
  • La Croisette: The main beachfront promenade is flat, wide, and very accessible, with many accessible shops, hotels, and restaurants.
  • Beaches (Handiplage): Cannes offers "Handiplage" beaches with parking, adapted showers/toilets, changing rooms, and equipment like "Tiralos" (floating chairs) and sand mats for water access.
  • Public Transport: The Palm Bus network has accessible features for easier travel, and adapted taxis/transfers are available.
  • Tourist Office: Provides loaner wheelchairs, adapted maps, Braille/large-print docs, hearing loops, and accessible counters. 
  • https://en.cannes-france.com/cannes-tourist-office/
Challenging Areas:
  • Le Suquet (Old Town): The historic upper town is hilly and challenging for those with limited mobility. 
Venues & Services:
  • Palais des Festivals: Holds the "Tourisme & Handicap" label, offering ramps, lifts, designated seating, and accessible restrooms for events like the Film Festival.
  • Accommodation: Accessible hotels and apartments are available, with options for booking mobility equipment hire (hoists, shower chairs). 
Tips for Visitors:

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes

2025: "Cannes (/kæn, kɑːn/, KA(H)N; French: [kan] ⓘ, locally [ˈkanə]; Occitan: Canas) is a resort city located on the French Riviera. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, and is the host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.[3] The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences.[4] "

https://www.festival-cannes.com/

https://www.cannes.today/dialog/subject/

Address

Carlton Cannes, (a Regent Hotel)

58 Bd de la Croisette Cs 40052

06400 Cannes

France

+ the Cannes Tourist Office, 1, boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

Tel: + 33 (0)4 92 99 84 22

e-mail : tourisme@palaisdesfestivals.com

Email

tourisme@palaisdesfestivals.com

Phone

the Cannes Tourist Office: Tel: + 33 (0)4 92 99 84 22

Website

the Cannes Tourist Office:  https://en.cannes-france.com/ + https://en.cannes-france.com/cannes-tourist-office/

Directions


Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Located at the foot of the famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, the Cannes Tourist Office is open every day from 9am to 7pm.

November to February: open from 10am to 6pm.

July and August: open from 9am to 8pm.

1, boulevard de la Croisette

06400 Cannes
Tel: + 33 (0)4 92 99 84 22

e-mail : tourisme@palaisdesfestivals.com

Transport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes#Transport

https://en.cannes-france.com/stay-in-cannes/practical-information/getting-around/

https://en.cannes-france.com/stay-in-cannes/practical-information/how-to-get-there/

Amenities

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes#Landmarks

2025; "The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence houses artifacts from prehistoric to present, in an 18th-century mansion. The Musée de la Castre has objects from the Pacific Atolls, Peruvian relics, and Mayan pottery. Other venues include the Musée de la Marine, Musée de la Mer, Musée de la Photographie and Musée International de la Parfumerie."

https://en.cannes-france.com/discover-visit/must-see-places/

https://en.cannes-france.com/what-to-do/in-3-hours/

https://en.cannes-france.com/what-to-do/in-3-days/

Location

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