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Luxury Apartment Rental in Cannes for the Yachting Festival
What Is the Cannes Yachting Festival and Why Does Your Base Matter?
The Cannes Yachting Festival - Salon Nautique de Cannes - is Europe's largest in-water boat show and one of the most prestigious nautical events in the world. Founded in 1977, it takes place every September in Cannes, transforming the Vieux Port and Port Canto into an international showcase for motor yachts, sailing yachts, superyachts and the full recreational boating industry. The 2026 edition runs from 8 to 13 September.
Unlike a congress held within a single venue, the Yachting Festival occupies two distinct port areas connected along the Croisette: Vieux Port, dedicated to motor yachts and superyachts, and Port Canto, home to sailing yachts and brokerage vessels. With over 680 exhibitors, approximately 700 boats ranging from 5 to 50 metres, and nearly 56,000 visitors in 2025, it draws yacht manufacturers, shipyards, brokers, buyers, naval architects, marine equipment suppliers and high-net-worth individuals from across the world.
For professionals attending the Yachting Festival - whether as exhibitors, buyers, brokers or industry delegates - accommodation in Cannes is in high demand during this period. Caron Properties offers luxury apartments in Cannes within walking distance of both port areas, selected for their proximity, comfort and suitability for professional use during the show week.
Our Cannes Apartments for Yachting Festival : Location, Space and Service
Caron Properties offers a carefully selected portfolio of luxury apartments in central Cannes, all within a 5 to 15 minute walk of Vieux Port and Port Canto. Our Croisette properties sit directly along the boulevard that connects the two show sites, placing you at the heart of the festival geography with immediate access to both exhibition areas and the sea shuttles running between them.
For senior industry executives and yacht brokers attending independently, our one- and two-bedroom apartments on the Croisette provide a private, well-equipped base to manage a demanding six-day schedule. For shipyard teams, manufacturer representatives and trade delegations, our larger apartments accommodate groups of 3 to 6, offering shared space for briefings, client entertainment and end-of-day debriefs away from the show floor.
Every Caron Properties apartment includes high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, flexible check-in, and access to our concierge service throughout your stay. Corporate invoicing is standard. All properties are professionally cleaned and prepared before arrival. Explore our full range of Croisette apartment rentals for congress and professional events.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 takes place from 8 to 13 September 2026, spread across two port sites: Vieux Port, dedicated to motor yachts and superyachts at the foot of Le Suquet in central Cannes, and Port Canto, home to sailing yachts, brokerage vessels and smaller motorboats at the eastern end of the Croisette. The two sites are connected by complimentary sea shuttles running approximately every 15 minutes, and by a 20-minute walk along the Croisette.
September in Cannes is a transitional month: the summer season is winding down, but the Yachting Festival brings a concentrated wave of high-spending professionals and buyers who require premium accommodation at short supply. The most sought-after apartments on and near the Croisette — those within walking distance of both port areas — are reserved several months in advance by exhibitors and industry delegates who attend each year.
We recommend booking your Yachting Festival accommodation as early as possible, ideally 3 to 4 months before the show opens. Clients who establish a standing arrangement with us — reserving the same apartment each year — benefit from priority access and guaranteed continuity. Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a personalised proposal for September 2026.
Why Nautical Industry Professionals Choose Caron Properties
Caron Properties & Travels is a family-run luxury rental agency based in Cannes, established in 2016 and specialising in accommodation for international professional events. We understand the specific dynamics of Yachting Festival week: the early mornings on the docks, the back-to-back client meetings, the private dinners, the need for a space that functions as both a home and an operational base.
Our clients during the Yachting Festival include yacht brokers coordinating multiple client viewings across both port sites, shipyard executives hosting buyers for sea trials, equipment suppliers managing stand teams across six full days, and high-net-worth buyers making significant acquisition decisions. These professionals require a level of service and discretion that goes beyond a standard rental platform.
We are not an aggregator. We are a team with direct knowledge of every apartment in our portfolio and the specific requirements of Yachting Festival week. For brokerage teams coordinating sea trials, we can arrange logistics through our concierge service. For client-facing professionals, our meeting spaces in Cannes provide a private setting away from the busy show environment.
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 : Key Facts for Professionals
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 takes place from 8 to 13 September 2026, spread across two port sites: Vieux Port, dedicated to motor yachts and superyachts at the foot of Le Suquet in central Cannes, and Port Canto, home to sailing yachts, brokerage vessels and smaller motorboats at the eastern end of the Croisette. The two sites are connected by complimentary sea shuttles running approximately every 15 minutes, and by a 20-minute walk along the Croisette.
September in Cannes is a transitional month: the summer season is winding down, but the Yachting Festival brings a concentrated wave of high-spending professionals and buyers who require premium accommodation at short supply. The most sought-after apartments on and near the Croisette — those within walking distance of both port areas — are reserved several months in advance by exhibitors and industry delegates who attend each year.
We recommend booking your Yachting Festival accommodation as early as possible, ideally 3 to 4 months before the show opens. Clients who establish a standing arrangement with us — reserving the same apartment each year — benefit from priority access and guaranteed continuity. Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a personalised proposal for September 2026.
How to Book Your Yachting Festival Apartment with Caron Properties
The Cannes Yachting Festival is one of the most compact and intense professional events in the nautical calendar. Six days, two port sites, hundreds of meetings. The professionals who attend most effectively are those who have resolved their logistics in advance - particularly accommodation.
Contact Caron Properties to check availability for September 2026. You can also explore our broader congress accommodation options through our Cannes congress apartment rental hub, or consult our FAQ for answers to the most common questions about booking with us.
Why Trust Caron Properties for Your Yachting Festival Accommodation?
Yachting Festival brings together the global nautical industry for six intensive days of business, discovery and client entertainment. For exhibitors, brokers and buyers, the quality of your base directly influences your performance across the show. Your accommodation is part of how you perform.
At Caron Properties & Travels, we have been managing luxury apartment rentals for Cannes congress delegates since 2016. Our Yachting Festival clients include yacht brokers coordinating multiple viewings, shipyard executive teams managing brand representation, and marine equipment suppliers present across both port sites.
A family agency with genuine local expertise. We are not a platform. We are a Cannes-based agency with direct knowledge of every apartment in our portfolio. When you contact us, you speak to someone who knows the building, the terrace, and the walk time to the venue.
A curated portfolio, not an aggregator. Every apartment has been personally selected for its location, standard and suitability for professional use. Our inventory is intentionally limited — because quality requires selection.
Event-ready service as standard. Corporate invoicing, flexible check-in coordination, concierge support throughout your stay — these are built into how we work.
Recognised by the professionals who return. Our Yachting Festival clients book with us year after year. That continuity is the clearest indicator of trust.
Transparent, responsive, and accountable. We respond within 24 hours. We are reachable throughout your stay. If something is not right, we act — not with a ticket system, but with a phone call.
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FAQ - Yachting Festival
When does the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 take place?
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 takes place from 8 to 13 September 2026, across two sites: Vieux Port for motor yachts and superyachts, and Port Canto for sailing yachts and brokerage vessels.
How far are Caron Properties apartments from the Yachting Festival sites?
Our apartments are within a 5 to 15 minute walk of Vieux Port and Port Canto. Croisette properties sit directly along the boulevard connecting both sites.
How early should I book accommodation for the Cannes Yachting Festival?
We recommend booking 3 to 4 months in advance. September is a high-demand period and premium apartments fill quickly.
Are your apartments suitable for yacht brokers and shipyard teams?
Yes. We regularly accommodate yacht brokers, shipyard executives, equipment suppliers and marine industry professionals during the Yachting Festival.
Do you provide corporate invoicing for Yachting Festival apartment rentals?
Yes. Caron Properties provides full corporate invoicing adapted to the billing requirements of shipyards, brokerage firms and marine equipment companies.
Can I host client meetings or private dinners in my apartment?
Yes. Several of our Croisette properties are well suited for private client meetings, informal dinners and industry entertaining during the show week.
