CANNES- A jewel of the French Riviera
It is said that all of us think of a special place full of charm that we are dreaming of visiting at some point in our lives.
That place that attracts our minds into fantasising amazing tales about it…
For a long time I had been fantasising of staying in the world famous
La Croisette Promenade in front of the hotel
selfie in front of Carlton Hotel 🙂
THE LOCATION
Carlton Hotel is famously located on the most popular boulevard in Cannes… And I can confirm it really looks like in the magazines. It has that glamorous air about it, that feeling of preciousness and wealth.
Luxurious cars wonder around the area all the time and the people around are parading their best outfits day and night.
Exactly my kind of place. Ha ha 🙂
Carlton Restaurant terrace
THE RESTAURANT
Carlton Restaurant terrace serves breakfast everyday and is a very popular place on the La Croisette Boulevard.
Of course I had to experience the buffet breakfast one day even if I am not an early bird and I miss most of the breakfasts 🙂
I made the effort just to enjoy the experience of this so well known and acclaimed place. But let me tell you it was not what I expected 😦
The place is quite lovely (but a bit outdated) as it has a beautiful sea view if you look far over the busy road you might spot a ship or two while sipping on your cappuccino but apart from this the food selection is nothing special.
Carlton private beach
View over the Carlton Private beach
THE BEACH
Carlton Private Beach is also well known for its high class clientele and that means two things: high prices for the sun beds and the services.
I can’t complain as the service was good, the drinks and food menu has everything you need but the sea part in front is not ideal for spending too much time in the water because you feel like you are having a bath under the wooden deck where the VIP area of the sun beds is.
Regarding the fact you have a great view at the back with the hotel towers and different yachts sailing in front I would say is worth spending one whole day on the Carlton Private beach but definitely not more than that.
Lunch at Miramar Beach
Lunch detail at Miramar Beach- seared tuna salad and quinoa salad
There are some nice private beach options nearby so each day you can have a stroll along the Promenade and find a different place.
I recommend the Miramar Beach which is just next door from Carlton and has a more trendier, younger clientele crowd, with DJ music and events happening all the time. I had lunch there one day and found out they offer amazing Sunday Brunch buffet. Food is really nice. Yum! Check it out!
Night view Port of Cannes
During the night Cannes can be a very romantic place if you stroll along the Port Du Moure Rouge and we had the moon up and shining making the night walk even more magical. It is a bit secluded from the busy La Croisette Boulevard and during the night is perfect for some peaceful intimacy. Kiss Kiss 😉
Night time in Cannes
Carlton Hotel front 😉
When we left the hotel at night I “bumped” into this beautiful “jewel” of a car and couldn’t hold myself not taking a picture 🙂
I am not particularly a big fan of cars (or of taking pictures of them) but this one looked so amazing I just had to immortalise the moment.
Luxurious and fast cars are a usual in Cannes like they are all over the French Riviera. They are being showed off by their owners day and night and is a true pride to be stepping out of one of these beauties. For me, next time 😉 I promise!
All done up before going out for dinner- Hotel Lobby Flower Arrangements
Prepared to go out, matching the flower arrangement in the hotel lobby 🙂
NIGHTLIFE
Cannes is well known for the lavish nightlife and the posh high class bars and clubs where people like to splash their $$ on premium-priced cocktails and good looking food ( I mentioned this because not everything that looks good tastes good too 😉
When I go out I usually choose to spend the night in one of the most highly rated spots in the area so I either do a good research online, ask a friend for recommendations or consult the Hotel Concierge services which sometimes can be very helpful but not always so better double check for reviews online before taking the decision.
Baoli Bar dinning area
Before traveling to Cannes I was told by a friend that the must-go to place for a good night out is the celebrity favourite Baoli Bar and Club so I immediately checked reviews about it and by seeing the pictures I was convinced that is a great place to spend our evening in this amazing city on the French Riviera. I made the dinner reservation one week in advance as Baoli usually gets so busy and is so popular that bookings should be made a few days before.
Sushi Dinner at Baoli Cannes
One of my favourite cuisine is Japanese so that night I was in the mood for some sushi, easy and light as we were planning a long night ahead which eventually didn’t happen as we felt too tired and sunburned ( as you can spot from the picture my chest is all red :))
The menu in Baoli is a mixture of Traditional dishes with Asian so I would say they cover all tastes and it has a good choice of food for all types.
The main Attraction in this bar/restaurant is the garden area that is beautifully designed and its main feature are the white drapes that adorn the sofas and tables giving a romantic and bohemian feel to the place. Also the lights that enhance the palm trees around and the lounge music ( before midnight) make the dinner experience special and truly worth it.
Baoli Garden table
Baoli becomes a club after midnight and after people have finished their dinner they move inside where the music is turned on loud, the windows close and the party starts. To get a table inside for two people costs a few hundred euros and it includes a bottle of your choice.
I totally recommend Baoli as a night out experience in Cannes and if you go during the Cannes Film Festival it is absolutely certain that you will bump into some celebrities around there as it is one of the most popular places in town.
Make your life journeys amazing, you only live once 😉
C xx
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