Eating and Drinking

Cannes offers everything from Michelin stars to market snacks, with plenty of affordable options between.

Markets: The Smart Choice

Marché Forville (Closed Mondays) - Local institution since 1934 - Fresh produce, fish, flowers - Prepared foods for picnics - Restaurant upstairs (good value lunch)

Marché Gambetta - Daily except Monday - More local, fewer tourists - Excellent prices - International ingredients

La Bocca Market - Wednesday and Saturday mornings - Where locals really shop - Rock-bottom prices - Great atmosphere

Affordable Dining

Le Suquet Specialties: - Aux Bons Enfants: No credit cards, pure tradition - Le Caveau 30: Local favorite - Chez Vincent et Nicolas: Fresh fish - Various pizza places: Authentic and cheap

Rue Meynadier Options: - Volupté: Excellent bakery/lunch spot - Various Asian restaurants - Traditional traiteurs (takeaway) - Cheese and wine shops

International Eats: - Lebanese near the station - Vietnamese on backstreets - North African throughout - Italian beyond tourist traps

Beach Dining: - Plage du Midi snack bars - La Bocca beach restaurants - Picnics always allowed - Some private beaches serve non-guests

Cannes Specialties

- Bouillabaisse (fish stew): €25-40 - Pissaladière (onion tart): €3-5 - Fougasse (flavored bread): €2-4 - Local rosé wine: €15-20/bottle retail

Money-Saving Tips

- Prix fixe lunch menus: €15-20 - Happy hours common: 5-7 PM - Picnic from markets - Avoid Croisette restaurants - Check restaurant social media for deals