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Sights in Cannes

Discover and book the top Cannes sights

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.

Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Mougins

Mougins Museum of Classical Art

Diverse antiquities collection, including ancient arms, paintings and sculpture

Location
Mougins

In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art. 

Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Contemporary art gallery with varied exhibitions, workshops & events

Location
Mougins

To the south west of Valbonne you'll find a centre for contemporary art known as Espace de l'Art Concret.

Musee Picasso

Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)

National museum in honour of Picasso in a beautiful medieval castle

The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

A museum of underwater archeology and land plus Iron Mask prison cell

Location
Cannes

Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Guided tours & perfume workshops

Location
Grasse

Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.

Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet

Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet

Museum dedicated to French artist Pierre Bonnard

Location
Mougins

Pierre Bonnard stayed in this beautiful Belle Epoque house in Le Cannet for over 20 years and painted many of his famous works here.

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Bringing together collections devoted to the history & art of eastern Provence

Location
Grasse

With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Perfume museum in one of the oldest parfumerie's in Grasse

Location
Grasse

This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.

Abbaye de Lerins (Lerins Abbey) Monastery, Ile Sainte-Honorat

Abbaye de Lerins Monastery (Lerins Abbey), Ile Saint-Honorat

Visit this charming 5th century abbey which is still a working monastery

Location
Cannes

Located on the island of Saint Honorat, the abbey is still occupied by monks. It's possible to receive a guided tour and re-charge your spiritual batteries.

Reserve des Mont d'Azur

Reserve des Mont d'Azur

Safari park where animals live in their natural habitat

Come and see bison, deer, horses, boars and hawks roaming on 700 hectares of land, just one hour from the French Riviera

A statue of a man with a beard is against a red wall

Archaeology Museum, Fréjus

Displaying Fréjus’s archaeological heritage, mainly from the Roman period

Location
Frejus

Situated right next to the cloisters of the Cathedral in Fréjus, the museum houses some great examples of Roman artefacts from the ongoing excavations in the city.

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

Zoo where you can see animals from all around the world as well as Mediterranean plants

Location
Frejus

Established in 1971, the Zoological Park Frejus is located in a typical Mediterranean natural landscape and enjoys the mild climate of the Riviera.

Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower)

Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower), Cap d'Antibes

Maritime museum located in an old fort

Location
Antibes

This museum is located in the Graillon Tower on the tip of the Cap d'Antibes. It boasts panoramic views from its large terrace.

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Fernand Léger

Location
Biot

A few months before his death in 1955, artist Fernand Léger acquired a farmhouse at the foot of the village of Biot. It was here that his widow Nadia Leger, decided to create a museum to honour him and showcase his life's work.

Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum), Mougins

Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)

Free museum showing the history of photography in the area

Location
Mougins

Right in the centre of the old town of Mougins is an interesting photography museum. On display are various antique cameras plus old photography equipment, and a large collection of portraits of Pablo Picasso. 

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.

Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey

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.

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