Working outdoors in Cannes is tempting for much of the year thanks to the Mediterranean climate. But a terrace isn't an office: direct sun heats your screen, the mistral blows your papers away, and Festival season, in May, packs the centre. Here are 5 city-centre cafés where you can set up your computer, inside or out depending on the weather.
Volupté Anytime
32 rue Hoche, on the pedestrian street. A tea room and café where you can settle in with your computer as long as you order, with a wide menu (brunch, salads, pastries). Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab
1 boulevard Carnot. A speciality coffee shop with long hours, open every day from the morning: a reliable option even on Sundays to finish a file.
Jamîn
4 rue des Belges, behind the Palais des Festivals. Mediterranean cooking, so you can go from a morning of work to lunch without moving. Open Monday to Saturday; hours vary between sources, so check before coming.
Bungalow Café
144 rue d'Antibes. A vegetarian café open Monday to Saturday: a good address for a morning or mid-afternoon session, outside the lunch rush.
The Lady Coffee
114 rue d'Antibes. A café and pastry shop with a tea-room feel, open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm. Better for short sessions than for camping out all day.
How to work well on a terrace in Cannes
- Direct sun kills screens. In summer, from late morning, look for shade or move inside.
- The mistral can blow hard, especially in winter and spring: weigh down your papers and bring an extra layer.
- Festival season packs the centre. In May, aim for mornings and avoid the Croisette area.
- Terraces fill up fast in summer. Aim for mornings or mid-afternoon, outside the lunch rush.
Going further
For detailed listings of places in Cannes, head to our city page. Looking for terraces elsewhere? We also have picks for Bordeaux, Nantes and Toulouse. And when the heat gets overwhelming, fall back on our spots for working somewhere cool.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I work on a terrace in Cannes?
Our selection has 5 city-centre cafés: Volupté Anytime, Copenhagen Coffee Lab, Jamîn, Bungalow Café and The Lady Coffee. Check for a free table and the Wi-Fi before settling in.
When is the best time to work on a terrace in Cannes?
Aim for the morning or mid-afternoon, outside the lunch service (12pm to 2pm) when terraces fill up.
Where can I work on a Sunday in Cannes?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab is open every day; the other addresses in this selection close on Sundays.
