A mild climate between sea and golden light
While autumn elsewhere brings cold and rain, Cannes retains its warmth. Temperatures hover between 18 and 22°C, terraces remain sunlit, and seaside strolls can be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Under the season’s golden glow, the facades of Le Suquet, the sails in the harbor, and the palms along La Croisette seem bathed in a soft, tranquil light. It’s the ideal time to wander, recharge, and simply enjoy a southern pace of life that takes the time to breathe.
Seasonal gastronomy at Le Roof
Local chefs celebrate autumn through root vegetables, mushrooms, candied citrus, and the new olive oil, emblematic Mediterranean ingredients of the season. Among Cannes’ must-visit addresses, Le Roof, the panoramic restaurant of the Five Seas by Inwood Hotels, stands out as a unique experience. Under the direction of Chef Lori Moreau, the restaurant reimagines seasonal cuisine with precision and elegance. Her universe? A culinary dialogue between land and sea, inspired by the Riviera, think seabass with parsley butter sauce, chestnut gnocchi, or pear poached with honey and rosemary. At lunchtime, the rooftop’s light illuminates the plates; by evening, the breathtaking view over Cannes and Le Suquet creates an intimate, refined atmosphere.
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A vibrant and inspiring cultural scene
In November, Cannes lives to the rhythm of both congresses and cultural events. Between major exhibitions, performances, and festivals, the city becomes a Mediterranean stage where the arts intersect and converse.
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November 22 – December 7, 2025: Festival de Danse Cannes – Côte d’Azur brings together choreographers and dance companies from around the world for a series of performances at the Palais des Festivals and other partner venues.
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Until January 4, 2026: Jean-Michel Othoniel – Poussière d’étoiles lights up the La Malmaison Art Center with shimmering works inspired by nature and Mediterranean light.
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Until April 2026: Aux origines de Cannes – Fishing and Other Treasures of the Sea explores the city’s maritime and artisanal heritage.
The Lérins Islands, peaceful gems of the Mediterranean
In autumn, the Lérins Islands are rediscovered in silence and light. Just a few minutes by boat from the coast, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat offer complete escape: pine-lined paths, secluded coves, and the scent of eucalyptus.
On Sainte-Marguerite, the larger of the two, shaded trails wind between pine forests and deserted beaches. It’s an island of contrasts where nature meets history. The Fort Royal, once the prison of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask, still watches over the sea from its stone ramparts. Nearby, the forest house and the Museum of the Seawelcome visitors eager to explore the bay’s archaeological treasures.
On Saint-Honorat, silence takes on a sacred quality. Since the 5th century, the monks of the Abbey of Lérins have cultivated an art of living centered on nature, meditation, and winemaking. They still produce exceptional wines today, grown on sea-bathed plots. The island can be crossed on foot in under an hour, a string of peaceful coves, wind-sculpted pines, and small chapels echoing with centuries of spirituality. In autumn, the vineyards glow with copper hues, the sea turns crystalline, and the island seems to float in perfect harmony between serenity and raw beauty.
Visiting the Lérins Islands in autumn means experiencing a rare intimacy, far from the bustle of La Croisette.
