🇫🇷 Cannes, France
Le Molière
📍 5, Rue Molière, Cannes, 06400
Il tuo soggiorno — Le Molière
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La proprietà — Le Molière
Le Molière is a modest three-star on Cannes’ rue Molière, a quiet side street a few minutes’ walk from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals. The lobby is small, neutral-toned and functional – think dark wood reception desk, a couple of armchairs, a bowl of fresh flowers. The USP is location and affordability: it suits delegates on a budget, independent travellers who want the Cannes address without the Grand Hotel price tag, and anyone prioritising a central but quiet base over lobby glamour.
Cronache di Cannes
Cannes was a modest fishing village until the 1830s, when Lord Henry Brougham – a former British Lord Chancellor – built a villa here and popularised it as a winter resort for the European aristocracy. The arrival of the railway in the 1860s accelerated development, turning the old port and its surrounding hills into a playground of Belle Époque hotels and grand villas. After World War II, the Cannes Film Festival, first held in 1946, cemented the city’s global reputation as a centre of glamour and commerce. Architecturally, the town is a mix of ornate 19th-century promenade buildings, modern marina developments and the narrow streets of the old quarter, Le Suquet, which still feels like a Mediterranean hilltop village. Today Cannes is a year-round luxury destination balanced between summer beach tourism and a dense calendar of trade fairs and film events.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Cannes →I migliori mesi
September and October: consistently sunny but not skin-melting, sea still warm for swimming, and both the film festival and Cannes Lions are long gone, so hotels drop their rates and the promenade is walkable without fighting crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: Cannes is packed with summer holidaymakers and the Palais hosts back-to-back events (the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity usually ends in late June, but July still has lingering high-season traffic). Hotel prices can double or triple compared to spring or autumn. The main event is simply the summer season itself – beach clubs full, restaurants busy, no particular festival but constant demand.
Stagione di spalla
May (pre-Festival) and late October: May is warm enough for terrace lunches but the Film Festival (mid-to-late May) spikes prices aggressively; early May before the red carpets is a quiet sweet spot. Late October sees mild 18-20°C days, half-price rooms and the calm before winter.
Meteo e imballaggio
Cannes in early July averages ’26-29°C and high humidity, often with a brisk sea breeze in the afternoon. Pack a light wrap or jacket for the evening – even in summer, the Mistral wind can make late dinners on the Croisette unexpectedly cool.
Briefing della città — Cannes
- Cannes has been trialling a paid parking zone for non-residents in the city centre (Zone Verte) since late 2023, so if you rent a car, check permits carefully – many hotels advise using the municipal underground car parks instead.
- The Palais des Festivals introduced a new digital security check system for all delegations in early 2024, so if you’re attending any event, allow an extra 15 minutes to clear the lobby turnstiles.
- A new pedestrianised plaza around the old port (Quai Saint-Pierre) was completed in spring 2025, linking the market and the Palais more directly, so that short walk from Le Molière to the Croisette now cuts through a much nicer open space.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Molière, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing the courtyard). These floors are high enough to escape street-level noise from Rue Molière but still within range if the lift is small or slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or the 2nd floor facing the street (Rue Molière). The road is a narrow city-centre street with delivery vans, bin collections, and late-night foot traffic. Low-floor street-facing rooms will be noticeably noisier.
Best views
The view from the front (Rue Molière) is of a typical Cannes city street — charming but not spectacular. The back view looks onto interior courtyards and neighbouring buildings. No sea view — this is 800m inland. Best view is a room overlooking the inner courtyard if you want quiet over scenery.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — above the main street noise and below the roof (where any plant machinery might sit). The lift only serves up to floor 5, so these floors also avoid any mechanical clatter.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Molière is a secondary but busy street in central Cannes, used by delivery vans, bin lorries, and late-night taxis. There may be noise from the nearby restaurants and bars until midnight, especially during film festival or Grand Prix. The lift motor on older 3-star hotels can also hum on certain floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side at booking — it’s your best chance for a quiet night. 2. If you’re driving, the nearest public parking is Parking Molière (2 minutes walk) — the hotel itself has no on-site parking, and street parking is expensive and tight.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Le Molière
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps download, no login needed—just select network and accept terms.
Small lift serves all floors (ground to 5th); no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (French and international papers). No physical newspapers. Building is a classic 19th-century Cannes townhouse, no special heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged €30 subject to availability.
Free, at reception during opening hours (07:00–23:00).
No step-free entry; one shallow step at main entrance. Lift fits a standard wheelchair but rooms and bathrooms are narrow. Not fully accessible.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Palais des Festivals (at 1, Rue du Pont St-Victor), €28 for 24 hours. No EV charging at hotel or nearby public chargers within 200m.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 card hold on arrival for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: Holy Trinity church (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Grande Synagogue de Cannes (826 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Protestante Unie (897 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Église du Sacré Coeur du Prado (948 m · ~12 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Square du Gallia — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Chapelle Bellini — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Espace Miramar — 464 m · ~6 min walk
Jeux de l'avenue Alexandra — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
LCL Express — 65 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie de la Californie — 83 m · ~1 min walk
Beach Bazar — 527 m · ~7 min walk
Gare ferroviaire de Cannes — 898 m · ~11 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Cannes train station and the airport as they typically charge 8–12% commission.
Visa and Mastercard accepted everywhere including bakeries, markets and taxis; contactless is standard for payments up to €50. Amex is less common.
Restaurants: service is always included, but leaving €1–2 for good service is normal. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters: €2–3 per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter is around €1.80–2.20; a takeaway cappuccino from a bakery is about €3.50.
A lunchtime formule (starter/main or main/dessert) in a neighbourhood bistro costs €15–20 and includes a glass of wine or water.
A main course in a simple Italian or Provençal restaurant is around €16–22.
The Marché Forville (covered market, mornings except Monday) has cheap socca, pissaladière and sandwiches. Evening stalls near the port sell crêpes and panini for €6–8.
Casino, Carrefour Express and Monoprix are common for everyday groceries. Lidl is a few minutes’ walk inland on Rue d'Antibes.
The discount shops on Rue d'Antibes (like Celio, Jules, Kiabi) sell basics. For cheap high street, the mall at Espace Jacques-Henri Lartigue has H&M and Zara.
The bus network (Palm Bus) day pass is €1.30 (valid 1 hour) or €5 for a 24h pass. From Nice Airport, the 210 express bus costs €22 each way; the slower 620 bus is €1.50 but takes 1.5 hours.
Buy a reusable ticket for the bus to save on single fares. Eat at lunchtime formules rather than dinner for a full meal for €10–15 less. Fill up your water bottle at the free public fountains along the Croisette rather than buying plastic.
Buono da sapere — Cannes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
CannesFrom a mobile, dial 112 for all emergencies. For non-urgent medical help, call SOS Médecins Cannes on 04 93 68 30 30. The local police station is at 1 Avenue de la Libération, +33 4 92 18 57 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cannes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Molière
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · LCL Express — 65 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Californie — 83 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Madame Thubert → Palais des Festivals
💡 Buy a carnet of 10 tickets from the Palm Bus office at Gare de Cannes. Use the 'Palm Bus' app for real-time arrivals.
Nice Saint-Augustin Station (airport) → Cannes Station
💡 Buy ticket from the app 'SNCF Connect' or the machine near Platform B. Avoid peak 08:30-09:30 stand-only carriages.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport → Madame Thubert, Cannes
💡 Book through Cannes Taxis or G7 app to avoid overcharging. Night flights add a 20% surcharge.
Nice Airport Terminal 1 → Cannes Gare Routière
💡 Get off at 'Cannes Gare Routière' stop, then walk 10 mins to hotel via Rue d'Antibes.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Le Molière?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing the courtyard). These floors are high enough to escape street-level noise from Rue Molière but still within range if the lift is small or slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Molière?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or the 2nd floor facing the street (Rue Molière). The road is a narrow city-centre street with delivery vans, bin collections, and late-night foot traffic. Low-floor street-facing rooms will be noticeably noisier.
Is Le Molière noisy?
Rue Molière is a secondary but busy street in central Cannes, used by delivery vans, bin lorries, and late-night taxis. There may be noise from the nearby restaurants and bars until midnight, especially during film festival or Grand Prix. The lift motor on older 3-star hotels can also hum on certain floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Molière?
The view from the front (Rue Molière) is of a typical Cannes city street — charming but not spectacular. The back view looks onto interior courtyards and neighbouring buildings. No sea view — this is 800m inland. Best view is a room overlooking the inner courtyard if you want quiet over scenery.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Molière?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side at booking — it’s your best chance for a quiet night. 2. If you’re driving, the nearest public parking is Parking Molière (2 minutes walk) — the hotel itself has no on-site parking, and street parking is expensive and tight.
What time is check-in at Le Molière?
Check-in at Le Molière is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Molière have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx 30 Mbps download, no login needed—just select network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Molière?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Molière?
A lunchtime formule (starter/main or main/dessert) in a neighbourhood bistro costs €15–20 and includes a glass of wine or water.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Molière?
The bus network (Palm Bus) day pass is €1.30 (valid 1 hour) or €5 for a 24h pass. From Nice Airport, the 210 express bus costs €22 each way; the slower 620 bus is €1.50 but takes 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
September and October: consistently sunny but not skin-melting, sea still warm for swimming, and both the film festival and Cannes Lions are long gone, so hotels drop their rates and the promenade is walkable without fighting crowds.
Principali attrazioni a Cannes
💡 Sit at the Café du Croisette-end for cheap espresso (€1.50) and people-watch. The market closes by 1pm, so go in the morning.
💡 Arrive by 9am for the best selection. Grab a socca (chickpea pancake) from the stall at the entrance for €3.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. The Marché Forville at the base operates mornings, except Monday.
💡 Check if the bell tower is open for a small donation (€2) – the stairs are steep but the view over the red roofs is worth it.
💡 Enter via the gate on Avenue du Docteur Raymond Picaud. The garden is quieter than the Croisette and has benches perfect for a picnic.