La Croissette, with the stretch of sidewalk that lines the shore, best symbolizes the glamour of Cannes. In Cannes, the center of tourist activity is the Boulevard de la Croisette extending eastward from the new Palais des Festivals along the Rade de Cannes, with its fine sandy beach. From the beach, there is a magnificent view of the gulf and the offshore Lerin Islands.

In the yacht harbor lays the pirate ship Neptune which was built as the backdrop for an adventure film. The eastern section of the boulevard bends south at the fine Parc de la Roseraie, skirts the new port layout of the Port Pierre Canto and ends at the southern tip of the Pointe de la Croisette by the Port du Palm-Beach.

Across the street, There are vendors selling souvenirs, billboards promoting the film festival and upscale shops. The boulevard is dominated by luxury hotels and high class shops. In addition, there are wonderful cafes along the beach and, for a fee, you can rent a chaise lounge and umbrella, sipping drinks a few feet from the water. The Boulevard de la Croissette is always busy, but even more so during the Cannes Film Festival, when it is partially closed to vehicle traffic.