Le Vieux Port & Port Pierre Canto, Cannes – France General City Information Cannes is a city on the French Riviera in a commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes department. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences. The city has a population of around 70.000 inhabitants which during the summer is increased up to several hundred thousand taking vacation in and around the City.    Airport Information Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is located 24 km from Cannes and is the main airport for the entire French Rivera. The much smaller Cannes – Mandelieu Airport is located only 5 km west of Cannes. Image Attractions (”Must See”) Boulevard de la Croisette – A palm-lined boulevard with historical hotels. Le Suquet (Old Town) – A picturesque hillside setting and the old fishing village of Cannes. Palais des Festivals et des Congrès – The venue of the Riviera's most glamorous red-carpet affair, the Festival de Cannes (Film Festival). Notre-Dame de l'Espérance – The most important church in Cannes. Musée de la Castre - A classified historic monument and a medieval castle that was formerly the monastery of Lérins monks. Allées de la Liberté – A picturesque and narrow ancient alleys lined with shady plane trees, situated north of the Port Vieux. The venue of a colorful flower market in the mornings. Chapelle Bellini – Once owned by the artist Emmanuel Bellini  and used as his atelier. La Malmaison Museum - The museum hosts two major expositions annually dedicated to famous artists who found inspiration from the Cote d'Azur, including Picasso, Matisse, and Ozenfant. Monte Carlo – A day charter trip for a spin on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit, the famous Casino and a palace visit. Saint Tropez – A day charter trip along the coast to the beautiful city of Saint Tropez.