Glamorous Resort — home of the famous film festival, sandy beaches, and the iconic La Croisette promenade. The Riviera's most glamorous destination.
Cannes prices are dictated by the event calendar more than any other Riviera city. The Film Festival (mid-May) sees prices triple to €550+/night with 6-month advance booking required. MIPIM (March) and Cannes Lions (June) spike prices 80-100%. Outside events, Cannes is only 25% more than Nice.
The beach economics favor Cannes: sandy beaches (vs Nice's pebbles) with free public sections between private beach clubs. La Croisette's glamour is free to walk — you're paying for location, not access.
Cannes is the French Riviera's most glamorous resort town, famous for its film festival (May), sandy beaches, and luxury shopping. Prices are 25% higher than Nice but you get better beaches and more glamour.
Film Festival (mid-May) sees prices triple and availability disappear. MIPIM (March) and Lions (June) also spike prices. Book 6+ months ahead for these periods.