Ali Youssef Al-Saadi writes: He traveled with me to “Khan”

A beautiful city on the French Riviera, along with other cities on the Mediterranean coast such as Nice, Toulon and Marseille, but the sea of ​​”Cannes” is completely different from the others, its soft white sand beaches reflect a warm glow. blue. Sea colors come together to create a stunning natural mix, for example to find a similar region.
Thanks to these exceptional beaches, Cannes has become home to a bevy of the world’s best hotels and resorts, including some frequented by the world’s rich and with the necessary privacy, so be prepared for high booking prices, especially during peak seasons. . Unless you follow a rationalization policy and look for cheaper alternatives, which of course there are. For example, you can go to public beaches like “Plage de la Boca” and “Plage du Midi”, as well as Palm Beach, all of them. They are completely free and have a quality standard that you would never experience in public, but if you want a more glamorous and private experience, many resorts and private beaches offer this and much more.
When we hear the name “Cannes”, the first thing that comes to mind is its oldest film festival, which dates back to 1946, as it is held every year in May and features the most famous international filmmakers. One of the biggest and most attractive celebrations, so if you are a movie fan, we will be delighted to accompany you to this great event.
Cannes’ art scene goes beyond film and other arts. Painting, sculpture and photography are deeply rooted in the local culture, where you can enjoy strolling through the independent art galleries that abound in the city, such as Arista, Nilos and Sintitolo.
But if you are a fan of getting to know cities, their culture and some traces of their history, you can visit the “Kastra” museum located on the “Sukih” hill, which includes an impressive collection of archaeological pieces that will take you away. Over time, the roots of this village and what it occupied in the past, as a simple village, a small abandoned fishing place that nobody wanted, until it became apparent and started to attract tourists at the beginning of the year. 20th century.
The flavor of cities is not complete without eating their local dishes, and “Cannes” has a special place and a great place in this context, as it is the food center point of not only French cuisine, but also the entire Mediterranean. . Don’t miss the opportunity to eat in its restaurants, which often have “stars”. Michelin » awarded as further proof of quality and exclusivity.
You must also visit the Fourville Provençal market, a historic market filled with all the vegetables and fruits produced by local farmers, as well as fresh fish and meat supplied by experienced fishermen who cross the bay of Cannes without hindrance.
And don’t forget to stroll through the narrow streets of Cannes and mingle with its usual crowd, visiting some of the shops and commercial areas for some of the best products that characterize the city and France in general. City of dreams, you are in Cannes.