Cannes Private Walking tour With A Professional Guide

Cannes is the city of cinema, jet-set and where the rich and famous come to enjoy the Mediterranean sun. It attracts tourists from all over the world, largely due to the annual Cannes Film Festival. But there is a hidden ancient side to the city. Cannes was founded in the 2nd Century BC by the Ligurian as a fishing village and port. It was also part of the Roman empire, with its outpost on the hill, and faced many wars and invasions during the medieval ages, while being controlled by the monks of the Lérins islands until the 16th century. With the 19th century comes also the European aristocracy to Cannes, when the city gains the touristic reputation that is kept until today. Join us to get to know better the hidden historical site of the French city of the rich and famous.

You will learn about:
The Ligurians
The influence of the roman empire
The man in the Iron Mask
The city of monks
The 19th century aristocratic city
The cinema culture
The rich and famous that spice the city