New apartment in Forville with balcony

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? It’s actually on Rue Roland Garros – yeah, like the tennis tournament – but don’t expect some fancy tennis-themed decor or anything. It’s just a quiet residential street that happens to share the name, which honestly made me chuckle when I first looked it up.

The apartment itself sits in this typical Cannes neighborhood building, and I mean that in the best way possible. You’re in Forville, which locals will tell you is where they actually live, not just where they vacation. The morning market at Place du Marché Forville is literally a five-minute walk – I’d grab fresh tomatoes and that insanely good olive bread almost every day. The balcony overlooks the street scene, and there’s something oddly soothing about watching people head to work while you’re sipping coffee in your pajamas. Traffic isn’t crazy here like it gets closer to the Palais des Festivals, but you’ll hear the occasional delivery truck in the mornings.

What I really appreciated was how the place felt lived-in rather than sterile. The kitchen actually has proper knives and decent pans – you know how rare that is in vacation rentals? I ended up cooking way more than I planned because everything I needed was there, plus those market runs became part of my routine. The balcony’s not huge, but it fits a small table perfectly, and honestly, that’s where I spent most evenings with a glass of wine, watching the neighborhood wind down. You’re close enough to walk to the old town (maybe 15 minutes if you don’t mind a little uphill), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds stumbling past your window at midnight.

Storage space is decent – I mean, it’s not a palace, but I never felt like I was living out of my suitcase. The shower has good pressure, which sounds boring but trust me, after a day walking around Cannes in summer heat, it matters. Air conditioning works well too, though opening the balcony doors at night usually did the trick. Check-in was straightforward, no drama with keys or confusing instructions. Parking can be tricky on the street, but there’s a public lot about three blocks away that’s not too expensive by Cannes standards. During festival season though – well, all bets are off, but that’s true anywhere in this city. If you’re coming then, just embrace the chaos and book that parking spot in advance.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Cannes at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak May festival season when the city hosts its world-famous cinema celebrations.

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• Estimated price from: $359. Apartment with 4 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 6

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