La promenade de la Croisette

The Promenade de la Croisette, in Cannes

The Croisette is the famous seafront promenade of Cannes, a symbol of the glamour of the French Riviera. The Cannes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this mythical avenue, lined with palm trees, palaces and beaches, along the bay.

The mythical avenue of Cannes glamour

The Promenade de la Croisette is the most famous artery of Cannes and one of the symbols of the French Riviera. This elegant avenue runs along the bay for more than two kilometres, along a sandy beach lined with seaside establishments. Planted with palm trees and flowered beds, the Croisette embodies the luxury and the art of living of the French Riviera: there you find the famous palaces, including the Carlton and the Majestic, the boutiques of the greatest fashion houses, the terraces and the gardens. It is also the theatre of the great social events of the town, starting with the International Film Festival, which transforms Cannes every year into the world capital of cinema. A place of promenade par excellence, where it is pleasant to stroll facing the sea, to see and be seen, the Croisette is lively by day and by night. A symbol and the pride of Cannes, the Promenade de la Croisette is a must-see stop.

What to see

Here you stroll along the famous seafront avenue, lined with palm trees and flowered beds, which runs along the bay for more than two kilometres, with its sandy beaches, its palaces including the Carlton and the Majestic, its luxury boutiques, the theatre of the International Film Festival. The Croisette is the symbol of the glamour of Cannes. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Promenade de la Croisette runs along the seafront of Cannes, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible; the palaces, beaches and boutiques have their own hours. The promenade is particularly pleasant at sunset.

What is the Croisette in Cannes?

The famous seafront promenade of Cannes, more than two kilometres long along the bay, lined with palm trees, sandy beaches, palaces like the Carlton and the Majestic and luxury boutiques; it is the symbol of the glamour of the town and the theatre of the Film Festival.

Where is the Croisette of Cannes?

Along the seafront of Cannes, on the French Riviera, in France.