Foods to Try
When holidaying in Cannes, you’ll be inundated with 5-star eateries and French delicacies to try. Due to its proximity to the ocean, it’s unsurprising that seafood dominates many menus. Bouillabaisse, a traditional Provencal fish stew, is found all along the French Riviera and typically served with bread.
For vegetarians, fried courgette flowers will become an instant favourite – sometimes they even come stuffed with cream cheese. Despite its humble beginnings, ratatouille is also widely served, simply made up of Mediterranean vegetables.
For those on a budget, there are also various street-food favourites on offer. Creperies and kebab shops are found across the city, while indoor market Marché Forville allows you to sample a buffet of delights on the move. Don’t miss a slice of pissaladière – a thicker pizza cousin that’s covered with tomatoes, anchovies, black olives and various fresh herbs.
Equally popular, chickpea-based socca pancakes are made with olives before being loaded with spices. Then, to end your day on a sugary note, sample calisson – a classic French sweet that combines candied fruit with ground almonds before wrapping the paste in royal icing.