Carlton Beach

Carlton Beach is a private beach club at 58 Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, directly across the promenade from the Carlton hotel, on the French Riviera in France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It occupies a prime stretch of the Croisette, and its position puts guests close to the Palais des Festivals and the shopping streets while remaining on the sand. The beach is fine sand, with a gently sloping bottom and calm, usually clear Mediterranean water in the sheltered Bay of Cannes. Like other Croisette clubs, it is a long, narrow plot rather than a cove, laid out with rows of sunbeds and parasols facing south across the bay. The atmosphere is polished and sociable, popular with hotel guests, couples and groups who want waiter service, particularly during the film festival and in high summer. Facilities include sunbeds and umbrellas for hire, a restaurant and bar, and showers. Prices are at Riviera levels, so visitors should confirm rates and any minimum spend with the club before booking. Access is on foot along the Croisette, which is flat and wide, and the beach is a short walk from the town centre and the Old Port. Local buses serve the seafront, but parking is difficult and expensive in central Cannes, so walking or public transport is the practical choice. Reservations are advisable in July, August and during major events, when sunbeds sell out. The club's season runs from June to September, when the water is warmest and the staff are fully deployed. Outside those months the promenade remains a pleasant walk, though the beach club is generally closed. Visitors who prefer free sand can use the public beaches elsewhere along the Croisette.