A magnificent example of Mediterranean gardens with a large olive grove, fountains and of course the wonderful Antibes roses!
Exflora Park, Juan les Pins
Stunning greenery & colour explosion on the coastline of the Cote d'Azur
Sights in Cannes
Discover and book the top Cannes sights
La Malmaison
Art exhibition space in the last remaining part of the old Grand Hotel
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.
St Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox Church built in the late 19th century
Set within the affluent residential area of Quartier de la Californie, is the pretty Church of Saint Michael the Archangel.
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Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus
This cathedral in central Fréjus is part of a larger fortified medieval complex
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.
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.
Les Calanques de l'Esterel, Saint-Raphael
Dramatic scenery, imposing cliffs and secluded coves near 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.
Fort Royal Museum, Ile Sainte-Marguerite
The infamous prison that housed the Man in the Iron Mask
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.
Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)
The ruins of a dam between Frejus and the city of Cannes
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.
Villa Domergue & Gardens
Wonderful art deco style villa and Mediterranean gardens
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.
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.
Bellini Chapel
Private chapel forming part of Villa Fiorentina, now a museum & gallery
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.
Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot
15th-century catholic church in Biot
Classified as a historic monument this 15th-century catholic church is located in the heart of the village of Biot.
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St George's Church
Church erected in the 19th century in honour of the Duke of Albany
To the west of the town centre is the church of Saint George, built in a typically English Neo-Gothic style.
The Valmasque Park
Protected & maintained natural park area close to 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.
Grand Jas Cemetery
An impressive cemetery that showcases the history of 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.
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.
Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse
Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century
The medieval church of Notre-Dame du Puy was raised to cathedral status in 1244, when the bishop transferred from Antibes to Grasse.
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.