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Sights in Cannes

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Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum), Mougins

Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)

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. 

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.

Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet

Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet

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.

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

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 Picasso

Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)

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.

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)

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.

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, 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.

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

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.

Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Mougins

Mougins Museum of Classical Art

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

Location
Mougins

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

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

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

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.

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

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.

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

Archaeology Museum, Fréjus

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.

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

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.

Reserve des Mont d'Azur

Reserve des Mont d'Azur

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

Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower)

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

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.

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.

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.