Chemin des Étoiles (Allée des Étoiles)

The Chemin des Étoiles, also called the Allée des Étoiles, is Cannes's walk of fame, set on the esplanade by the Palais des Festivals on Esplanade Georges Pompidou, on the French Riviera in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. Bronze and cast plaques and handprints of film stars, directors and other personalities are set in the paving, many connected to the Cannes Film Festival held every May. Visitors can look for the handprints of famous actors and filmmakers while walking beside the building.

The path is short, and a visit usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. The handprints are set into the ground along the sides of the esplanade and the steps, and some are worn from years of footfall. The adjacent Palais des Festivals and its red-carpet staircase provide the main backdrop for photographs, and the sea-facing side of the esplanade gives wide views across the bay. Because it is an open public space, the walk is free and available at all hours.

The best time is during the day, when the plaques are visible and the light is good for photographs. Early morning is the quietest, while the middle of the day and weekends in summer attract tour groups. During the film festival, the area is closed to the public and replaced by barriers, so the walk is unavailable at that time. Outside events, the plaza may host temporary stands or exhibits.

The esplanade is about ten minutes on foot from Cannes station and sits at the western end of the Croisette, making it easy to combine with a stroll along the seafront or a walk to the Old Port. Visitors should watch their footing on the plaques when wet, as the metal can be slippery.