Porto di Cannes

Together with the famous Le Suquet, the Cannes Port (Vieux Port) represents the oldest part of the city. The Port is located south eastwards as compared to Le Suquet, and it is easily accessible from the Allees de la Liberte. Thus, the Port is a good starting point for exploring both the Old City Center and the landmarks spread along the Allees de la Liberte, such as the Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) and the numerous shopping opportunities brought forward by this street. The Port hosts the so called Gare Maritime (Marine Railway Station), and it also makes available almost 800 berths. In addition, the Cannes Port offers a taste of the luxury display of yachts owned by the rich and famous, the climax of this picture residing in the nearby coast of Antibes, where the International Yacht Club is located. At the same time, the Port also enables boat trips along the famous French Riviera coast, or ferryboat excursions to the nearby Lerins Islands (Iles de Lerins) where further attractions are opened to the large public interested in ticking off the landmarks which make Cannes live up to its fame – such as the Maritime Museum (Musee de la Mer).