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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

an aerial shot of Lac de Saint-Cassien

Lac de Saint-Cassien Nature Park

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.

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.

A cemetery with a sign that says allee des cyclas

Grand Jas Cemetery

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.

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.

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.

Villa Domergue & Gardens at night Cannes

Villa Domergue & 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.

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!

Castre Museum, Cannes

Castre Museum

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.

Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes

Promenade de la Croisette

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.

L'Etang de Fontmerle, Mougins

L'Etang de Fontmerle

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.

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.

Frejus Cathedral, Frejus

Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus

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.

St George's Church

St George's Church

Location
Cannes

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

La Malmaison

La Malmaison

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

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.

A wooden walkway is surrounded by tall grass and trees

The Valmasque Park

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.

St Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church

St Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church

Location
Cannes

Set within the affluent residential area of Quartier de la Californie, is the pretty Church of Saint Michael the Archangel. 

image of a bell tower in baroque style

Bellini Chapel

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.