Buying a luxury villa in Cannes is an excellent way to discover the beauty of the city and the French Riviera. Cannes has a rich historical heritage. As far back as Antiquity, the site was occupied by Ligurian fishermen, a people from Italy. The town boomed in the XIXᵉ century, becoming highly prized by the European aristocracy thanks to its reputation as a charming seaside resort, the jewel of the French Riviera.
Cannes is less than an hour’s drive from Nice and Antibes, two major centres of economic and university activity. The port of Nice has several ferry routes to Corsica and Sardinia. Nice airport connects Cannes residents to all the major European cities in less than two hours. Paris is 4? hours away by TGV and 1? hours by plane.
Cannes is just a few minutes’ drive from the Principality of Monaco, with its shops, museums and high-class meetings. Menton, with its colourful facades and lemon specialities, is just a few kilometres away, with direct access to the Italian border and the start of the Riviera of Flowers, the Riviera dei Fiori.
Cannes is a great place to stay on the French Riviera. Temperatures are hot in summer, exceeding 35°C at seasonal peaks. In winter, the weather is mild, with temperatures between 10 and 13°C. The sea air is invigorating and protects the Cannes coastline from the low temperatures of winter.