Before the day-trippers arrive, wander the medieval lanes of Le Suquet with a private guide, then plunge into Marché Forville — Cannes' legendary covered market — for a sensory feast of Provençal produce, socca, fresh-caught fish, and local cheeses.
What to expect
Your morning begins at the Marché Forville as vendors arrange their stalls: golden courgette flowers, violet artichokes, wheels of tapenade, and the day's catch glistening on ice. Your guide introduces you to trusted producers and you taste your way through the market before the crowds descend. Le Suquet climbs steeply above — its 12th-century Ste-Anne chapel, the Gothic Notre-Dame d'Espérance, and the Musée de la Castre with its extraordinary ethnographic collection and tower views. The morning ends with coffee and a citron pressé at a sun-dappled terrace.
Good to know
Marché Forville is open Tuesday–Sunday mornings; closed Monday. Arrive by 8:30–9:00 am for peak atmosphere and best produce. The market and Le Suquet are within easy walking distance of the port — no transfer needed. Book your private guide through See Cannes well in advance.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Cannes — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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