The walking route
Start at the Palais des Festivals and its red-carpet steps, walk east past the Carlton's twin cupolas (said to be modeled on a courtesan's bust) and the Majestic, continuing to the Martinez's Art Deco facade near the marina. Private beach clubs line the sea side of the promenade; the boutique-lined side street (Rue d'Antibes) runs parallel one block inland.
Cannes Film Festival
Each mid-May, the Palais des Festivals hosts the world's most prestigious film festival, and La Croisette becomes a red-carpet runway for two weeks. Hotel rates spike sharply and the palace hotels sell out months ahead — plan around the dates if you want to avoid the premium, or lean into them if the festival is the draw.
“La Croisette in festival week and La Croisette in September are two different streets — plan your dates around which one you want.”
Boat to the Îles de Lérins
Ferries to the Îles de Lérins — monastery islands and quiet coves a short boat ride offshore — depart from the Vieux Port at the western end of La Croisette. A half-day trip is an easy add to any Cannes stay.
