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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

A view of Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

Where?
Frejus

The Malpasset Dam is known for the disaster it caused on 2 December, 1959. Today it's the end point of the hike leading up to the ruins.

Le Moulin de Forville (musee Victor Tuby)

Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)

Where?
Cannes

Forville Mill dates back to the 14th century. Some of the original presses are still on display, as well as traditional Provencal objects.

Exflora Park

Exflora Park, Juan les Pins

A magnificent example of Mediterranean gardens with a large olive grove, fountains and of course the wonderful Antibes roses!

Cascade de Courmes, Gorges du Loup

Gorges du Loup, Cannes Region

The narrow and beautiful Gorges du Loup cuts north-south through the hills at the foot of Gourdon, 12 km from Grasse.

Chateau de la Napoule, Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Chateau de la Napoule

Built in the 14th century, this chateau has been restored and turned into an art exhibition space, visitor centre and venue for weddings and other functions.

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

Where?
Biot

Classified as a historic monument this 15th-century catholic church is located in the heart of the village of Biot.

Les Calanques de l'Esterel, Saint Raphael

Les Calanques de l'Esterel, Saint-Raphael

Where?
Saint-Raphael

Les Calanques de l'Esterel are rocky inlets and coves that expand from Saint-Raphael to Mandelieu-la-Napoule and drop steeply into the limpid waters of the Mediterranean.

Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes

Promenade de la Croisette

Where?
Cannes

The Promenade de la Croisette is the true heart of Cannes. Under the shade of pine and palm trees, this boardwalk stretches for over three kilometres. A great place to soak up the sun and the sea breeze while you check out the best luxury shops and hotels.

view into the caves

Caves of Saint Cezaire, Grasse

The awe-inspiring caves of Saint Cézaire are six million years old. Discovered by a farmer digging his field in 1890, they boast a wealth of beautiful, natural rock formations in fantastical forms.

La Malmaison

La Malmaison

Where?
Cannes

La Malmaison used to be a part of the original 19th century 'grand dame' hotel - the Grand Hotel - which was demolished and then rebuilt in 1963.

Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey

Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey

The cave boasts a beautiful landscape and mineral gems that are the result of the slow and steady flow of water and limestone. Sound and lighting have been added to make the forms more spectacular.

Hurtebize Art Gallery, Cannes

Hurtebize Art Gallery

Where?
Cannes

This gallery has an impressive collection of post-impressionists such as Marc Chagall, Hans Hartung, Victor Vasarély, André Marfaing or Georges Mathieu, as well as a selection of contemporary artists

St George's Church

St George's Church

Where?
Cannes

To the west of the town centre is the church of Saint George, built in a typically English Neo-Gothic style.

Castre Museum, Cannes

Castre Museum

Where?
Cannes

The Castre Museum is located on the Suquet hill, dominating the city of Cannes. From the top of the medieval tower the views across the bay and the Lerins islands are fantastic and not to be missed.

Red rocks plunging into the sea

L'Esterel National Park

Where?
Saint-Raphael

A volcanic range of mountains covering around 32,000 hectares and stretching between Saint-Raphael and Theoule-sur-Mer.

Frejus Cathedral, Frejus

Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus

Where?
Frejus

Dating back to the 5th century when the baptistery was built makes it the oldest in the Provence region and one of the oldest in France. At this ancient, Merovingian style baptistery you can still see a 5th century baptismal basin for full immersion, as well as Roman columns.

tropical plants and shrubs

Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes

Where?
Antibes

When Gustave Thuret arrived in Cap d'Antibes, he fell in love with the wild nature of the place and bought five hectares on which to build his stunning villa and cultivate a beautiful park and gardens.

A cemetery with a sign that says allee des cyclas

Grand Jas Cemetery

Where?
Cannes

North west from the centre of Cannes is the impressive Grand Jas Cemetery. The cemetery was built in 1866 as the town centre of Cannes kept growing thus creating a need for a bigger cemetery.