Luxury apartment with terrace – Sea view Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you step onto that terrace, you actually forget you’re in Cannes for a second — it’s so quiet up here in La Californie that the usual Riviera chaos just melts away. I mean, you’re still close enough to hear the distant hum from the Croisette when the wind’s right, but honestly, it feels like you’ve found this secret pocket above all the madness.

The apartment itself is pretty solid for what you’re paying — I wouldn’t call it luxury in the palace hotel sense, but it’s got that lived-in elegance that actually works better for a longer stay. The terrace is really the star here (and probably why you’re looking at this place, right?). It faces southeast, so you get these gorgeous morning views over the Baie de Cannes, and the evening light hits just right around aperitif time. I spent way too many mornings out there with coffee, watching the ferries head out to the Îles de Lérins. The view stretches from the old port all the way past the Palais des Festivals — you can actually spot the red carpet area if you squint during festival season, which is sort of fun in a voyeuristic way.

Location-wise, you’re in that sweet spot where locals actually live, not just the tourist bubble. Avenue du Roi Albert runs parallel to the coast, and while it’s not exactly a quiet residential street, it’s not the Boulevard de la Croisette either. There’s this little boulangerie about a five-minute walk down toward the port that does incredible pain aux raisins (the owner’s from Lyon, tells everyone who’ll listen), and honestly, having real neighborhood spots makes such a difference. The beach access is easy enough — maybe a twelve-minute walk down to Plage du Midi, though I’d recommend grabbing a bike if you’re planning to hit the sand daily. Parking can be… well, it’s Cannes, so it’s never great, but there’s usually something on the side streets if you’re patient. Just don’t expect to park right outside during any of the big events — learned that one the hard way during the film festival. The building itself is typical Côte d’Azur from probably the seventies, nothing architecturally stunning but well-maintained. Check-in was smooth, though the concierge speaks better English than my attempts at French, which was a relief. One small thing — the street-facing windows let in some traffic noise in the early morning, but close the bedroom door and run the ceiling fan, and you’re fine.

Apartments in Cannes provide travelers with an authentic local experience, allowing them to shop at traditional Provençal markets and cook with fresh ingredients from the renowned French Mediterranean culinary traditions.

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• Estimated price from: $450. Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

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