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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

A wooden walkway is surrounded by tall grass and trees

The Valmasque Park

Protected & maintained natural park area close to Mougins

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.

Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse

Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse

Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century

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.

Le Moulin de Forville (musee Victor Tuby)

Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)

Provencal mill dating back to 14th century, now a museum

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.

La Malmaison

La Malmaison

Art exhibition space in the last remaining part of the old Grand Hotel

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.

Cascade de Courmes, Gorges du Loup

Gorges du Loup, Cannes Region

A spectacular area to visit with a natural gorges & waterfall

The narrow and beautiful Gorges du Loup cuts north-south through the hills at the foot of Gourdon, 12 km from Grasse.

St George's Church

St George's Church

Church erected in the 19th century in honour of the Duke of Albany

Location
Cannes

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

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint Raphael

Beautiful church built at the end of 19th century inspired by the church of Saint Sophie in Istanbul

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.

A view of Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

Malpasset Dam (Barrage de Malpasset)

The ruins of a dam between Frejus and the city of Cannes

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.

Hurtebize Art Gallery, Cannes

Hurtebize Art Gallery

Modern & contemporary art gallery on La Croisette

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

image of a bell tower in baroque style

Bellini Chapel

Private chapel forming part of Villa Fiorentina, now a museum & gallery

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.

Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes

Promenade de la Croisette

Iconic boulevard along the Mediterranean sea

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

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.

A cemetery with a sign that says allee des cyclas

Grand Jas Cemetery

An impressive cemetery that showcases the history of Cannes

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.

view into the caves

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.

St Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church

St Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church

Russian Orthodox Church built in the late 19th century

Location
Cannes

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

L'Etang de Fontmerle, Mougins

L'Etang de Fontmerle

Beautiful lotus flower pond on the edge of La Valmasque park

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.

Frejus Cathedral, Frejus

Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus

This cathedral in central Fréjus is part of a larger fortified medieval complex

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.

Castre Museum, Cannes

Castre Museum

Museum within a medieval castle, situated in the heart of Cannes Old Town, Le Suquet

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.

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