byvictoria Posted May 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2016 We are docking in Cannes on 20th May, myself and young son (11 years) and have agreed we would like to spend some time on beach after walking around Cannes. We would prefer a private beach and somewhere we can get snacks, have tried the Carlton as we fancied some luxury however the beach is reserved for residents only that week due to the film festival - can anyone advise of any other private beaches nearby ? Many thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted May 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) If you walk to the right of the tender station in Cannes i.e. with the sea on your right hand side (along the Boulevard de la Croisette) you will come to a public beach followed by a row of private beach clubs. We have only ever used the public beach - which is fine - so can't recommend a beach club. However, I would say that if the film festival is on it is quite possible that they will all be taken over for private functions. Edited May 11, 2016 by Bobal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgans Posted May 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Echo Bobal's post above - the public beach as mentioned is a good one - lovely soft sand and very convenient. No need for a private beach which will probably be booked out for the film festival by PR and private companies. They all will probably be busy at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted May 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2016 If you walk to the right of the tender station in Cannes i.e. with the sea on your right hand side (along the Boulevard de la Croisette) you will come to a public beach followed by a row of private beach clubs. We have only ever used the public beach - which is fine - so can't recommend a beach club. However, I would say that if the film festival is on it is quite possible that they will all be taken over for private functions. There was also a public beach at the end of the La Croisette promenade, past the private beaches. We used that before we found the one under the film festival building. We did not feel the need to pay to go in the private beach clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis63 Posted May 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If anyone used a private beach, which one did you use, what was the cost and what were the included amenities, if any? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byvictoria Posted May 15, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have booked vegaluna for next week it's 15 euro per sunbed but you also have to eat lunch there not sure what it includes but sunbed parasol wifi and kids swings Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis63 Posted May 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted May 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Do not know if this is an issue for you, your son might be subject to seeing some women topless. Although, I have heard this is less common than in past years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Since the issue of public beaches has been mentioned we should mention the Plage du Midi which is located a short walk from the tender pier (just keep the water on your left as you leave the parking lot). This is our personal "go to" beach whenever we stay in Cannes...although chair rentals are hit or miss (there are times when there are none). But we will often just toss down a towel (or blanket) and enjoy this nice beach. There are many decent eating venues close to this beach...which also is a good thing :). And regarding the topless bathing issue, one must realize that the Europeans do not have the body hang-ups we have in the USA. In many countries (such as Greece, France and Italy) you can find topless sun bathers on almost any beach. This is no exception when in Cannes. DW reminds me that an old British friend of ours (very prim and proper) would have been to first to shed her top in places like Cannes (although she preferred Rhodes, Greece). Hank Edited May 16, 2016 by Hlitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverlibr Posted May 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I have booked vegaluna for next week it's 15 euro per sunbed but you also have to eat lunch there not sure what it includes but sunbed parasol wifi and kids swings Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app We are on the Epic next month and want a beach day in Cannes as well. Do you know how far from the cruise port Vegaluna is? Just wondering if it's walkable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2016 We are on the Epic next month and want a beach day in Cannes as well. Do you know how far from the cruise port Vegaluna is? Just wondering if it's walkable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app It would be approximately a 1 mile walk, and its actually an easy stroll. Just walk towards the center of town (keeping the water/marina on your right, turn right when you onto the Promanade (once you pass the Marina) and keep walking. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis63 Posted June 12, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have booked vegaluna for next week it's 15 euro per sunbed but you also have to eat lunch there not sure what it includes but sunbed parasol wifi and kids swings Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app So how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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