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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

15th-century catholic church in Biot

Location
Biot

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

St George's Church

St George's Church

Church erected in the 19th century in honour of the Duke of Albany

Location
Cannes

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

A cemetery with a sign that says allee des cyclas

Grand Jas Cemetery

An impressive cemetery that showcases the history of Cannes

Location
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.

Exflora Park

Exflora Park, Juan les Pins

Stunning greenery & colour explosion on the coastline of the Cote d'Azur

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

Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey

Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey

A unique festival of shapes, colours & music 60 metres below ground

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

Modern & contemporary art gallery on La Croisette

Location
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

Castre Museum, Cannes

Castre Museum

Museum within a medieval castle, situated in the heart of Cannes Old Town, Le Suquet

Location
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.

Le Moulin de Forville (musee Victor Tuby)

Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)

Provencal mill dating back to 14th century, now a museum

Location
Cannes

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

Fort Royal Museum, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Fort Royal Museum, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

The infamous prison that housed the Man in the Iron Mask

Location
Cannes

In 1617, the Duke of Guise gave Jean de Bellon the task of building a fort intended to block sea access to Cannes. Constructed between 1624 and 1627 on the site of remains that dated back to Roman antiquity, at the time it was nothing more than a simple fortified house.

an aerial shot of Lac de Saint-Cassien

Lac de Saint-Cassien Nature Park

Stunning natural lake situated inland west of Cannes and Antibes

Situated in the Fayence area of the Var, not far from the south coast of France, this lake offers a welcome respite in the heat of the summer months.

Cascade de Courmes, Gorges du Loup

Gorges du Loup, Cannes Region

A spectacular area to visit with a natural gorges & waterfall

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

image of a glacial lake

Mercantour National Park

Discover nature just an hour north of Nice

The Mercantour National Park is composed of six valleys, with peaks reaching over 3000 metres, glacial lakes, plenty of wild animals and flora unique to Europe.

Abbey of Valbonne, Valbonne

Abbey & Church of Valbonne, Valbonne

Medieval abbey situated in the town of Valbonne

Founded in the 13th century by monks from the Order of Chalais, the church was built between 1199 and 1230. It features minimalist architectural lines, typical of the order which reached its peak at this moment, before its decline and disappearance in 1303.

view into the caves

Caves of Saint Cezaire, Grasse

Natural rock formations in a subterranean landscape

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.

Frejus Cathedral, Frejus

Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus

This cathedral in central Fréjus is part of a larger fortified medieval complex

Location
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.

Chateau de la Napoule, Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Chateau de la Napoule

Beautifully restored French castle with art gallery & gardens

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.

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

Beautiful church built at the end of 19th century inspired by the church of Saint Sophie in Istanbul

Location
Saint-Raphael

This beautiful church was built as part of the plans by Mayor Felix Martin to "transform" St Raphael into a more attractive town for people to live in and tourist resort. Abbot Bernard commissioned the project to architect Pierre Aublé.

image of a bell tower in baroque style

Bellini Chapel

Private chapel forming part of Villa Fiorentina, now a museum & gallery

Location
Cannes

Villa Fiorentina dates back to the 19th century and was one of the first luxury villas that paved the way for aristocrats to build their holiday homes in Cannes.

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