Le Suquet

Cannes hasn’t always been a seaside city: its historic heart is on Le Suquet hill, the privileged place for discovering the heritage of the ancient Ligurian settlement. The best way to explore Old Cannes is from the square tower of the Castre Museum, which sits at the summit. Then head down the pedestrian streets to the Carré d’Or. Be sure to stop by one of the many cafes and restaurants on Rue Saint-Antoine. You will fall under the spell of this medieval maze, a striking contrast with the extroverted Cannes and its much vaunted glitz.