Send Luggage to Cannes
Cannes on the French Riviera is known best as a jetsetters paradise and the host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. Yet there are more charms to find from the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence, St Marguerite Island – one-time home of the Man in the Iron Mask – and the buzzing Promenade de la Croisette. Luggage Mule will ship your luggage to your hotel so you can make the most of your trip to this elite destination.
Customs: As France is a EU member state traveling to Cannes is comfortable but there are rules and regulations. Make sure you abide by them. See our France and Luggage Mule prohibited list pages for information on what you can and cannot ship.
Price: One way shipping form £27.99
Shipping times: 3 working days
Travel: Flights to Cannes usually take just about two hours. Flights to Cannes must change to bus transport or car rental from the nearby Cote D’Azur Alternatively, Aéroport Cannes Mandelieu is the domestic airport within Cannes but is only available for private international and domestic travel.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French
Power: 230V, 50Hz
Visas: Holders of British Citizen passports or any other EU state citizens are not required to have a visa to travel to Cannes. Other nationalities however may need a Schengen visa. To check the visa requirements of your country visit Schengen Visa Information website.
Time difference: Central European Time, GMT+1.
Packing for Cannes
Cannes is a very bright and humid city all year round. In the summer the climate is Mediterranean with long and warm days sometimes lasting up to 12 hours. Daytime temperatures can peak at 30°C. The seaside breeze generally keeps evenings cool. Suncream, sunglasses and a hat are musts and it’s also wise to pack some long-sleeved shirts to keep those arms under wraps and away from the sunshine. In winter the weather is mild with little rainfall. Temperatures can drop to 10°C from December to February.
Ship your bike to Cannes
The Cote d’Azur boasts excellent cycling routes with the terrain varying from pancake-flat coastal roads to steep and mountainous thoroughfares. The roads travelling from the city on either side reaches to the beach resorts of Menton, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cap d’Ail to the west and Saint Raphael to the east. Taking the route from Cannes to Saint Raphael traverses the mountain passes of the Esterel range with gorges, olive groves and medieval villages all the way. Luggage Mule can ship your bike to your hotel in Cannes so that you can enjoy the Cote d’Azur mountains and coastline on your own two wheels.
Ship your golfing gear to Cannes
There are four courses within a five-mile radius of Cannes. The Golf de Cannes Mandelieu Old Course was founded by Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia in 1891 and is one of the oldest golf resorts in France. Its sister Golf Country Club de Cannes Mougins is another exceptional course. The two other courses are Royal Mougins Golf Club and Riviera Golf de Barbossi. With reasonable rates and reliable service, Luggage Mule can ship your golfing gear to Cannes so that you can enjoy these great courses.
What to ship home from Cannes
The pedestrianized rue Meynadier is the oldest shopping street in Cannes. Amongst the butchers and bakers you’ll find clothes boutiques and beauty shops. You’ll find worldwide luxurious brands along the Promenade de la Croisette with haute couture and luxury clothing at every turn. The district between la Croisette and the Rue d’Antibes is known as the Carré d’Or or the Golden Square and here you’ll find some of the best jewelry shops in the world. For those seeking authentic souvenirs the cicada is the symbol of Provence and you’ll find many items with its mark. Luggage Mule’s copious 30kg allowance shipped service allows you to buy the very best Cannes items and have them delivered to your door, safely packaged at reasonable prices.