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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

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.

tropical plants and shrubs

Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes

Stunning botanical gardens and a 19th century villa

Location
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.

L'Etang de Fontmerle, Mougins

L'Etang de Fontmerle

Beautiful lotus flower pond on the edge of La Valmasque park

Location
Mougins

This peaceful oasis in Mougins in one of the largest lotus ponds in Europe and is set in a beautiful park with woodlands stretching as far as Antibes.

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.

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.

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!

Villa Domergue & Gardens at night Cannes

Villa Domergue & Gardens

Wonderful art deco style villa and Mediterranean gardens

Location
Cannes

Built by painter Jean-Gabrial Domergue in 1929 it was originally named Villa Fiesole. The style of the villa is highly influenced by the Italian Renaissance style and a Tuscan villa that the painter had seen near Florence.

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.

Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes

Promenade de la Croisette

Iconic boulevard along the Mediterranean sea

Location
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.

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.

A wooden walkway is surrounded by tall grass and trees

The Valmasque Park

Protected & maintained natural park area close to Mougins

Location
Mougins

Covering 561 hectares this park is a beautifully protected area that is flourishing with wildlife, plants and birdlife! Go for a hike around the lake, enjoy a picnic by the river or take a ride on your mountain bike through the forest, there are lots of things to do at this park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

La Malmaison

La Malmaison

Art exhibition space in the last remaining part of the old Grand Hotel

Location
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.

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.

Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance in cannes

Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - Le Suquet

15th century church situated on top of the old town of Le Suquet

Location
Cannes

Replacing the old chapel Sainte-Anne, the Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance was completed in 1627, after more than a century of work.

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