Beyond Glamour: Real Cannes

The most rewarding Cannes experiences often diverge from red-carpet dreams:

Morning rituals: Coffee at the Forville market bar while vendors set up Local beaches: Joining families at Plage du Midi for afternoon swims Sunset walks: Climbing to Le Suquet as lights twinkle below Neighborhood dining: Sharing tables at tiny restaurants where no English is spoken Cultural surprises: Free concerts in medieval churches Simple pleasures: Pétanque games in neighborhood squares

This is the Cannes that residents love—accessible to any visitor willing to venture beyond the obvious. The city that hosts global celebrities for two weeks belongs to everyone else for the remaining fifty.