Voltage & Frequency: France uses 220-240V AC at 50Hz standard throughout the country and Cannes specifically.
Plug Types: Standard European Type C (two round pins) and Type E (two round pins with grounding hole). Some older establishments may have Type F (two grounding clips instead of pin).
Adapters & Converters: Visitors from North America (110V), UK, Australia, and other non-European countries require plug adapters. USB adapters and charging stations widely available in hotels, airports, cafés throughout Cannes.
Device Compatibility: Most modern devices (phones, laptops, cameras) handle 110-240V automatically—check labels. Older hairdryers and heating devices may require converters.
Power Availability: All hotels provide charging stations in rooms. Public charging points increasingly common in shopping areas, museums, beaches. Restaurants and cafés typically allow device charging with purchase.