Luxury villa rentals in Cannes: La Californie, Super Cannes and the residential areas
Cannes is one of the few towns on the French Riviera that lives all year round. It gets very busy in summer, but it is a big town, everything stays open throughout the year, and its many conferences, as well as the Film Festival, bring visitors in every season. It also has sandy beaches, unlike much of the coast towards Nice, Cap Ferrat and Eze.
Cannes is built on a hill, so whether a house has a sea view depends very much on where it stands. The town is almost entirely residential, and each area has its own character. The two most prestigious are La Californie and Super Cannes.
La Californie
La Californie is known for its beautiful historic houses, many of them from the Belle Époque, and for its proximity to the centre of Cannes, the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals. Being lower down the hill, it is closer to town, and some houses have sea views, depending on their position.
Pablo Picasso lived here, at the Villa La Californie, which gave its name to one of his best-known periods.
Villas for rent in La Californie
Belle Époque villa in La Californie, Cannes
Belle Époque villa in La Californie for events and long stays
Super Cannes
Super Cannes sits higher up on the hill, around 10 to 15 minutes’ drive from the Croisette, depending on the location and the traffic. It is one of the most exclusive areas of Cannes, and most of its houses have sea views, often over the town and the Lérins Islands, among the finest on the Riviera.
Villas for rent in Super Cannes
Seven-bedroom villa with gym, hammam, tennis court and panoramic sea views
Five-bedroom villa with 280° views and pool house
La Croix des Gardes
To the west of the town and close to the centre, La Croix des Gardes is a quiet residential area. It is home to the Château de la Croix des Gardes, which featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief.
Le Petit Juas
Le Petit Juas is a quiet residential area within walking distance of the centre of Cannes and the Croisette.
Cannes Eden
Cannes Eden is a residential area close to Golfe-Juan, a short drive from the centre of Cannes and the Croisette.
Investing in Cannes
In Alexandra’s opinion, Cannes is the most interesting location for investment along the whole of the coast. Because the town lives all year round, a well-placed villa can be enjoyed and rented in every season, not only in July and August. Owners thinking of renting out their house in Cannes can contact Alexandra for an honest view of its rental potential and a free valuation.
Further reading
Luxury shopping on the French Riviera: Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco Sun, sea and the crowned heads of Europe
Explore our collection of luxury villas for rent in Cannes