Shopping · Cannes · France
Shopping in Cannes
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: И. Максим Массалитин, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Cannes has one of the densest concentrations of luxury boutiques on the Riviera along the Croisette, mid-range chains on Rue d'Antibes, and food shops and markets around Forville. Many shops in the centre open on Sundays in summer. Best souvenirs: Perfume from Grasse, Provençal olive oil and Lérins Abbey wine and liqueur.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Perfume from Grasse
Where to shop
La Croisette
Flagship boutiques of the major fashion and jewellery houses facing the sea, many on the ground floors of the palace hotels.
Rue d'Antibes
The main shopping street, one block back from the sea, with French chains, shoe shops and some designer labels.
Rue Meynadier
Pedestrian street with delis, cheese and pasta shops and inexpensive clothing.
Markets
Marché Forville
Covered food market with produce, fish, cheese and flowers; it usually hosts an antiques and flea market on Mondays.
Allées de la Liberté
Plane-tree promenade by the old port with a flower market and occasional flea and antiques markets.
What to buy
Perfume from Grasse
Fragrances from the long-established Grasse perfume houses, sold in their own shops in town and in Grasse.
Provençal olive oil
Bottles from local mills, sold at Forville and in the delis on Rue Meynadier.
Lérins Abbey wine and liqueur
Wines and Lérina liqueur made by the monks of Saint-Honorat, from the abbey shop.
Film festival memorabilia
Official festival posters and souvenirs from the shop at the Palais des Festivals.
Provençal fabrics and soaps
Printed tablecloths, lavender sachets and Marseille soap from shops in the centre.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · La Croisette
Boulevard de la Croisette
The seafront boulevard curves for about 2 km from the Palais des Festivals to Pointe Croisette, with palm trees and blue chairs on the promenade, beach clubs below and the façades of the Carlton, Martinez and Majestic hotels across the road.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
Market · Le Suquet
Marché Forville
Cannes's covered market at the foot of Le Suquet sells Provençal produce, cheese, olives, flowers and fish landed by local boats.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Street · Centre and Rue d'Antibes
Rue Meynadier
This narrow pedestrian street between the old port and Marché Forville was once the main road through Cannes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Pan bagnat, Pissaladière, Tourte de blettes and Rosé de Provence. Bakeries in the centre and around Marché Forville; buy one before catching the boat to the islands. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La Croisette | $$$$ | Palace hotels, beach clubs and designer boutiques along the seafront boulevard |
| Le Suquet | $$$ | Steep cobbled lanes, the old castle and terrace restaurants above the port |
| Centre and Rue d'Antibes | $$ | Shopping streets, bakeries and mid-range hotels one block back from the sea |
| La Californie | $$$$ | Belle Époque villas and gardens on the hill above the eastern Croisette |
| La Bocca | $$ | Local, lower-priced district west of town with long sandy beaches |
| Le Cannet | $$ | Separate hill town above Cannes with an old centre and the Musée Bonnard |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Service is included in restaurant bills in France. Rounding up or leaving a few euros for good service is common, and leaving 5–10% in smarter restaurants or beach clubs is appreciated but not expected.
- Say 'Bonjour' when entering a shop or café and 'Merci, au revoir' when leaving.
- Swimwear is for the beach; cover up with a shirt or dress in shops, cafés and on the streets.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January and November; the busiest months are May and July–August.
- January: Winter sales in the shops (usually from early January)
- February: Festival International des Jeux — board and video games fair at the Palais (usually February)
- February: Mimosa festival in neighbouring Mandelieu-la-Napoule (usually February)
- March: MIPIM — international property fair at the Palais (usually March)
- April: MIPTV — television content market (usually April)
- May: Cannes Film Festival (usually mid to late May)
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping, budget and solo travellers
Centre and Rue d'Antibes
Shopping streets, bakeries and mid-range hotels one block back from the sea
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Cannes?
Perfume from Grasse, Provençal olive oil, Lérins Abbey wine and liqueur and Film festival memorabilia.
+Where is the best shopping in Cannes?
La Croisette: Flagship boutiques of the major fashion and jewellery houses facing the sea, many on the ground floors of the palace hotels.
+What are the best markets in Cannes?
Marché Forville and Allées de la Liberté.