Cannes is a city that is a well-known tourist destination in the French Riviera. It is host to the equally famous Cannes Film Festival and is known for its luxury shops, lavish restaurants, and high-status hotels.

As a popular destination for local and international tourists, Cannes offer several world class attractions like the La Croisette which is a waterfront avenue with scenic beaches, restaurants, and boutiques. There is also the villas of Cannes which shows the wealth of its 19th century residents and the Fort St. Marguerite, which played host to the production of the movie, ” Man in the Iron Mask”. On the other hand, festivals and show events also acts as magnets to tourists. These events include the Carnival on the Riviera, International Festival of Games, Mipim (world’s largest property-related trade show), and more.

Having a Mediterranean climate, the city can be visited year round. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes,_France