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Sights in Cannes

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance in cannes

Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.