Nestled in the large forested valleys just a short drive from Cannes lie amazing trails. These protected trails sit in an area that combine large orange and red rock towers, clear rivers, multiple species of wildlife and fragrant Mediterranean scents, all together resulting in a breathtaking place to be.
Mont-Saint-Martin
A short distance from Napoule bay lie these secret valleys
What to bring
IGM map 3643ET is recommended for this walk.
What to see
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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.
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L'Esterel National Park 
L'Esterel National Park
Rugged landscape of red rock stretching from Provence to the coastline
A volcanic range of mountains covering around 32,000 hectares and stretching between Saint-Raphael and Theoule-sur-Mer.
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Castre Museum 
Castre Museum
Museum within a medieval castle, situated in the heart of Cannes Old Town, Le Suquet
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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Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - Le Suquet 
Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - Le Suquet
15th century church situated on top of the old town of Le Suquet
Replacing the old chapel Sainte-Anne, the Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance was completed in 1627, after more than a century of work.
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Grand Jas Cemetery 
Grand Jas Cemetery
An impressive cemetery that showcases the history of 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.
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Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)
Provencal mill dating back to 14th century, now a museum
Forville Mill dates back to the 14th century. Some of the original presses are still on display, as well as traditional Provencal objects.
Where to lunch
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Fouquet's Restaurant
Parisian elegance meets Michelin-starred cuisine in Cannes
Le Fouquet's at the Hôtel Le Majestic combines Parisian charm with culinary excellence, led by Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. A timeless spot for culture and cuisine lovers in Cannes.
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Carlton Beach Club
Taste of the Riviera with views over the sparkling bay and a touch of French Dolce Vita
Soak up the sunshine and sea breeze over lunch at the Carlton Beach Club, where local flavours, fresh ingredients and a touch of French Dolce Vita come together by the water’s edge.
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Le Jardin Restaurant
Authentic bistronomic experience at Hôtel de Mougins
Ideally located on the hill in Cannes, the Hotel de Mougins is only five minutes from Sophia Antipolis, ten minutes from Cannes and Grasse, and twenty five minutes from Nice International Airport.
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Le Roof Restaurant
Unique rooftop dining with gourmet cuisine and signature cocktails
Le Roof at Hotel Five Seas combines refined gastronomy, breathtaking views, and a welcoming atmosphere. From gourmet breakfasts to creative lunches, the restaurant offers a range of exceptional dining experiences. The Lounge Bar is a perfect spot for cocktail lovers, offering signature drinks and a chic, trendy setting.
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La Plage 45 Beach Club
Grand Hotel's private beach club and restaurant
Just a short walk through the hotel garden and you can sink your feet into the soft white sand of the Grand Hotel's private beach, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the water.
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La Bastide Saint Antoine Restaurant, Grasse
Michelin-starred Provençal retreat with creative cuisine and panoramic sea views
Michelin-starred La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers a refined retreat near Cannes, where chef Jacques Chibois creates inspired Provençal cuisine. Set in a stunning country house with lush gardens and panoramic sea views, it’s the perfect blend of gastronomy, elegance, and tranquillity.
What to do
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to twelve people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
19 super water slides on one site, with toboggans & the black hole
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Motorbike hire
Wide selection of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles available for rent
Based in Cannes, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals with delivery to the French Riviera
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Luxury SMILE Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Directions
Park near the tennis courts just off the D6007, then follow the CHemin de Maure-Vieil west, taking the left fork towards Maure Vieil. At the clearing at Maure Vieil take the second right towards Pont Sarrazin, Along this path you will see the bridge on your right hand side, just after a small rock formation. Take the trail over the bridge and continue up the hill through the dense forest, skirting around Mont-St-Martins east face.
The trail then comes below the south face and heads north towards its summit. Take the trail to the summit and admire the panoramic views. Return down to the trail from the summit and then take a right. Shortly you will reach a road. Follow it to the right for some time, skirting around the summit and towards the north. When you reach a clearing with two metal tanks in head straight across and take the path due east along the ridge. This gets smaller and head through the tress and back down to the other fork of the first trail taken from the car park. Follow it back to the tennis courts.
