REAL ESTATE NEWS · CANNES
Real estate news in Cannes.
This guide is for American buyers looking beyond the red carpet to find a home in Cannes. We explore the city’s distinct neighborhoods, from the historic heart of Le Suquet to the quiet villas of La Croix-des-Gardes, offering practical insights for navigating the market and finding your place on the Côte d’Azur.
What this guide is
Arrive in Cannes knowing the city, not just the postcard.
CANNES IN NUMBERS · SOURCES: INSEE, DVF, DHUP
The key figures, before the brochure language.
Every figure below comes from official French public sources: the INSEE census and income files, the 2024 DVF land registry for sale prices, and DHUP observed rents. Real numbers, never estimates.
Population
74,040
residents · INSEE census
Density
3,565/km²
over 21 km²
Median income
€24,000
disposable, per year · INSEE
Apartment price
€5,890/m²
median · 2,394 sales · DVF 2024
House price
€8,435/m²
median · DVF 2024
Asking rent
€19.6/m²/mo
apartments · DHUP 2024
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Beyond the Film Festival, the real character of Cannes.
Cannes is known globally for two weeks in May, yet its true identity is found in the other fifty. Life here unfolds with a calmer rhythm, grounded in the simple pleasures of the Côte d’Azur. It is a working city with a covered market, quiet beaches, and a life that continues long after the celebrities depart.
Finding your place means looking beyond La Croisette. The old-world charm of Le Suquet offers village life in the city center. The hills of La Californie and Super-Cannes provide panoramic sea views and privacy. Meanwhile, areas like Palm Beach offer a more relaxed, residential atmosphere by the water, each with its own distinct community.
Cannes appeals to those who appreciate duality. It is for the person who enjoys the energy of a world-class event but also seeks the quiet of an off-season morning walk along the shore. It is a city of international glamour and, at its heart, a profoundly Mediterranean town that rewards year-round residency.
Where Cannes actually is.
Thinking about Cannes? Start with a conversation.
Our advisory and design teams offer a single point of contact for your project in France. We begin every conversation with a simple question: what does your life in Cannes look like? Let us help you find the answer.