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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

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!

Red rocks plunging into the sea

L'Esterel National Park

Location
Saint-Raphael

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

A view of Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

Location
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Le Moulin de Forville (musee Victor Tuby)

Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)

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.

image of a glacial lake

Mercantour National Park

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.

tropical plants and shrubs

Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes

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.

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot

Location
Biot

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

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.