Winter Cannes: rediscover the Riviera’s original season

Why winter works

• Value - rates are typically lower, and longer stays are welcomed.

• Ease - light traffic, simple parking, quick restaurant bookings.

• Climate - bright days, crisp evenings, glassy seas.

• Local life - Marché Forville, neighbourhood cafés, and boutiques at a relaxed pace.

• Culture - galleries, concerts, and nearby Riviera festivals without the queues.

What a winter stay looks like

A slow weekend
Croissants at Marché Forville, a Croisette stroll to Palm Beach, lunch in the old port, sunset from the Suquet, and a Sunday ferry to Île Sainte-Marguerite for pine-scented paths and clear water coves.

A working month
Set up a bright desk with sea views and reliable Wi-Fi. Morning runs on the promenade, midweek gallery visits, Friday dinners on Rue Hoche. Day trips by train to Antibes, Nice, and Menton. A cheeky midweek ski day in the nearby Alps if you fancy it.

A foodie focus
Market-to-table cooking, truffle season menus, and convivial bistros that are fully booked in July but relaxed now. Winter is when chefs have time to chat and the sommelier can linger.

For guests - plan it simply

• Decide your rhythm - long weekend, 2 weeks, or a working month.

• Ask for a winter monthly rate and confirm utilities.

• Check Wi-Fi speed, heating type, desk space, and bedrooms.

• Confirm parking or easy transit for rainy days.

• Pack layers, sunglasses, and trainers.

• Pre-plan 3 day trips - Antibes old town, Nice museums, Menton gardens.

For owners - unlock quiet months

Winter is the moment to turn empty calendars into steady, low wear bookings.

Who books now

• Digital nomads and remote teams.

• Retirees escaping the cold.

• Production crews and business travellers needing invoices and reliable stays.

Listing tweaks that sell winter

• Publish monthly and 4 - 6 week rates.

• Lead with heating, air-con, Wi-Fi speed, desk space, parking.

• Add a winter welcome - good coffee setup, plush throws, pantry basics.

• Include winter photos - a sunny January balcony, a cosy evening living room.

• Offer cleaning every 10 - 14 days for longer stays.

• Mention quiet transport and easy access for day trips.

The spirit of Cannes, as it began

From now through March and into April, Cannes returns to its original rhythm. The same Croisette, the same blue sea, the same charm - with more space and better value.

Guests - come for the winter light and stay for the ease.
Owners - open your doors and make winter your quiet advantage.