The Suquet District

The Suquet district, in Cannes

Le Suquet is the historic district of Cannes, the old village perched on the hill that dominates the town. The Cannes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque district with paved alleys, cradle of the town, far from the splendour of the Croisette.

The old perched village of Cannes

Le Suquet is the oldest district of Cannes, its historic heart, perched on the hill that dominates the old town and the port. It is here, on this strategic height, that Cannes was born, originally a modest fishing village under the protection of the monks of Lérins. Far from the luxury and the effervescence of the Croisette, Le Suquet has kept all the charm of a Provençal village: its narrow and paved alleys, sometimes stepped, lined with colourful and flowered houses, climb winding towards the summit. There you discover a peaceful and authentic atmosphere, punctuated with small squares, restaurants and small shops. At the summit stand the medieval tower, the church and the museum, and you enjoy magnificent views over the bay. A witness of the origins of the town and a haven of charm, the Suquet district is a must-see stop and a delightful contrast with modern Cannes.

What to see

Here you wander in the historic district of Cannes, perched on the hill, cradle of the town and former fishing village, with its narrow and paved alleys lined with colourful and flowered houses, its small squares and its restaurants, dominated by the medieval tower, the church and the museum, and offering magnificent views over the bay. Le Suquet is the historic heart of Cannes. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Suquet district lies on the hill dominating the Old Port of Cannes, reachable on foot by climbing alleys and staircases. It is a public district freely accessible; the restaurants and boutiques have their own hours. The walk is particularly pleasant at the end of the day.

What is the Suquet district in Cannes?

The historic district of Cannes, perched on the hill that dominates the town and the port; cradle of the town, former fishing village under the protection of the monks of Lérins, it has kept the charm of a Provençal village with its paved alleys and its colourful houses.

Where is the Suquet district of Cannes?

On the hill dominating the Old Port of Cannes, in France.