The apartment faces the sea directly with the old port of Cannes to the left, the mountains of the Esterel to the right, and the lovely islands of Lérins in front of you. Cleverly placed mirrors magnify the gorgeous sea view.
The living-room/dining-room area is spacious and so comfortable that with the continuous presence of the sea through windows and mirrors we get the floating feeling of being in the stateroom of a luxurious cruise ship.
The well-equipped kitchen makes you want to unleash your culinary skills. The famous covered market is just down the street, and the Neapolitan Rue Ménadier with all of its delicious food shops just beyond the market.
Not only is the apartment central to the food markets, traiteurs and bakeries, it is also just a short walk from the great clothes shopping streets of Cannes, from the bargains on the Rue Ménardier, the trendy boutiques of the rue d'Antibes or designer stores on the Croisette.
When you step out of the apartment you go directly to the sea through a little passage and across the street is the beach and its restaurants, or you can turn to the left and walk by the old port, with its own coterie of restaurants, and then you are in sight of the Palais des Congrès of festival fame, and the world famous Croisette whose whole landscape changes as the day unfolds, from locals on their bicycles with their baguette and newspaper (and dog) always ready for a chat, to children and edgy youth on rollerblades, the elderly well-dressed, tourists clicking away at selfies. As we attended several performances at the Palais des Congrès, we marvelled at being able to walk, sharing balmy evenings on the sidewalks and cafes with other strollers in a real resort relaxed atmosphere. Getting breakfast downstairs at one of the restaurants or going for a quick delicious lunch when we didn't want to cook was also a great convenience.
We took pictures throughout the day: the sea changes color, the clouds move, the colors range from navy blue to turquoise, the cruise ships come and go, the sailboat school flotillas with hapless beginners offer endless entertainment, the golden light of the morning shifts into burnished tones in the evening. It is an endless spectacle.
This apartment is a gem, perfect for an entry into the world of Cannes or a repeat visit. We have been coming to Cannes for many years and this is the best apartment we have rented. Mr and Mme Giry were perfect hosts, very caring about the quality of our stay.