Cannes is a glamorous and expensive seaside town packed with many luxury four star hotels and restaurants. The highlight of the season in May each year is the famous Cannes Film Festival but it is busy all year round as it hosts many international conferences, attracting high-ticket business clientele. Its a great place to people-watch,and sample the highlife - a place to see and be seen. http://wikitravel.org/en/Cannes