Cannes: Day Trips

Antibes With the largest yacht marina on the Côte d'Azur, Antibes is the lovely seaside home to upscale shopping, a Picasso Museum (closed for renovations until early 2008 ), and the Hotel du Cap, temporary abode of some of the Cannes Film Festival’s most famous followers. 8 miles east of Cannes; www.antibes-juanlespins.com
culture | art

Grasse The self-proclaimed but rarely disputed perfume capital of the world, Grasse produces the lion’s share of France’s bottled aromas and is home to Molinard Perfumery, where you can create your own scent. 12 miles northwest of Cannes; www.grasse-riviera.com
culture | shop

Îles de Lérins Just a 15-minute ferry ride away from Le Vieux Port, the lovely Îles de Lérins (specifically Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat) offer a quick escape from city glitz into stunning, seaside nature and medieval architecture. 3 miles south of Cannes; www.cannes.com
architecture | outdoors | nature

Mougins A gorgeous medieval-cum-modern hilltop village, Mougins is revered for its scenery, its art galleries, and its treasure trove of top-notch restaurants showcased by Alain Llorca’s double-Michelin-starred Moulin de Mougins. 5.5 miles north of Cannes
culture | culinary | history | art

Nice The gateway for most foreign visitors to Cannes, beautifully pastel-hued Nice abounds with attractions all its own: from its lively beaches to its colorful Cours Saleya flower market to museums honoring the art of Chagall and Matisse. 22 miles northeast of Cannes; www.nicetourism.com
beach | culture | history | art