Cannes is located on the French Riviera, on the shores of the Mediterranean. To the west, the Esterel mountains line the sea with their steep cliffs of glistening red rocks; to the east lies the famous Riviera with its succession of seaside resorts through Nice to Menton

Less than two hours to the east: the Principality of Monaco and the Italian border. A, hour and a half to the west: Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle.

The back country offers its picturesque landscapes of hills covered in mimosa, oak and bushes with a multitude of fragrances, leading to charming little villages.

In winter the snow-capped peaks of the southern Alps are close at hand. Ski resorts such as Valberg, Auron and Isola 2000 are just 90 minutes from Cannes.