Cannes is an attractive town well known for its beautiful Bay and world famous International Film Festival. Start the day with a stroll on the “Croisette”, along the seafront, past the “Palais des Festivals” where the stars enjoy the “red carpet” ceremony during the Film Festival, and go towards the Old Harbour. Stop at the flower market and then head to “Forville” Market, an authentic, colourful Provencal market that sells the freshest local products for a real local flavour. Here you can mix with the locals and go for a wine tasting session at “La Cave du Marché”. Your palate is at its most receptive in the morning, and getting gently light-headed on a delectable array of reds, whites and roses puts you in the perfect mood for a day by the water. Walk up the narrow, pedestrian rue St Antoine to place de la Castre where you get a panoramic view of the Bay: The ideal place to take pictures of Cannes.

Facing the bay you will see the famous Iles de Lerins. Take the 20 min shuttle boat to Ile Ste-Marguerite and visit the “fort”, where you can see the cell of the real Man in the Iron Mask, a mystery still genuinely unexplained to this day. The islands are a natural playground for you to explore: Wander down a botanical path lined with pine and eucalyptus or go snorkelling in a quiet creek. When you get hungry, try the local hamburger, called “pan bagnat”, made with vegetables and fresh tuna, at one of the sandwich stands. The islands are quite rocky so it is recommended to bring a pair of sport shoes.

When back on the mainland, stroll along the beach and watch the glorious sight of the sun dipping toward the Esterel mountain range. Have a drink on the InterContinental Carlton terrace, or even hire a private boat for a couple of hours to see the light ebbing away over Cannes Bay. For dinner and anything afterwards, check out one of Cannes' finest restaurant-clubs, the trendy Baoli in the Canto Marina.