Going Out in Cannes - Tourist Guide
STOP PRESS - Ann Long who started her career at the Oasis in La Napoule has won the French heat of the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge. She can now be found at Uva, Cannes.
Where do locals like to eat in Cannes and the surrounding area? Nice Matin asked residents for the best places to eat for about 20 euros - for a dish or a set meal. The answers were:
Cannes - La Potiniere, La Toque d'Or, Bella Storia, Le Bistrot Gourmand and La Cantine; La Napoule - La Mizuna; Theoule - Aux Ingredients;
Mougins - La Terrasse Fleurie, L'Entree des Artistes and l'Amandier.
Plus Le Moulin de Sault at Auribeau sur Siagne; Le Vieux Four, Gourdon; Le Grill de Mourachonne Pegomas; Le Paradisio and Le Jardin de Quentin at Camille, both at Peymeinade.
MICHELIN RESTAURANTS IN THE CANNES REGION
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There are five Michelin Bib Gourmands bistro/brasseries in the area. These offer a three course set menu for a maximum price of 32 euros. Two of them are attached to 2* Michelin restaurants: Bistrot des Anges, Le Cannet, run by Bruno Oger of Villa Archange; and the Bistrot Oasis now located at the l'Hermitage hotel in in La Napoule. Also in Le Cannet is the Bistrot Saint Sauveur. It is famous for its wine selection. From 30 to 2,500 euros a bottle.... or you can buy a glass at just 3.50 euros. In Mougins, it's the well known L'Amandier which specialises in the culinary delights of Nice. Nicholas Sarkozy and a host of local politicians dine here: Les Bons Enfants, rue Meynadier in Cannes. Three generations of the Giorsetti family have owned this restaurant. LUNCH STARS Some of the best bargains are to be found at lunchtime, including Michelin starred restaurants. Do check out the price of wines at the top restaurants to avoid indigestion when the bill arrives. Parking meters are free in Cannes between 12 -2pm and after 7pm. |
Michelin Starred Restaurants in Cannes
La Palme d'Or
La Palme d'Or** at the Martinez Hotel, Cannes. Tel: 04 92 98 74 14 |
La Villa Archange
La Villa Archange** Le Cannet, Tel: 04 92 18 18 28 |
L'Oasis
L'Oasis* at La Napoule Tel: 04 93 49 95 52 |
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SeaSens
SeaSens* can be found on the rooftop of the five star Five Hotel, Cannes Tel 04 63 36 05 06 |
