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Sights in Cannes

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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.

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 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.

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!

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.

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

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.

Abbey of Valbonne, Valbonne

Abbey & Church of Valbonne, 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.

Les Calanques de l'Esterel, Saint Raphael

Les Calanques de l'Esterel, Saint-Raphael

Location
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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

an aerial shot of Lac de Saint-Cassien

Lac de Saint-Cassien Nature Park, Var

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.

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.

Hurtebize Art Gallery, Cannes

Hurtebize Art Gallery

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

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.

Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse

Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse

Location
Grasse

The medieval church of Notre-Dame du Puy was raised to cathedral status in 1244, when the bishop transferred from Antibes to Grasse.