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Culture of Cannes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Carlton Hotel Cannes Palais des Festivals and Avenue of Stars are considered the most popular tourist destinations of the city. For many years they have remained the main tourist attractions of Cannes. Tourists will also be interested in visiting the historic part of Cannes and see priceless architectural monuments. Travellers are welcome to follow one of numerous exciting excursion routes.
Guide to Cannes sightseeing - things to see and to visit
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Tourists will be interested to see the beautiful orthodox Church of Archangel Michael, which was built in the 19th century by order of Russian Empress Maria Alexandrovna. Cannes was the favorite holiday destination of the aristocracy, so the local monuments were visited by numerous noble and famous visitors. Today the high bell tower of the church is visible from almost any part of the city. The church houses a large collection of ancient icons and other religious artifacts.
Prosper Merimee Park is a popular attraction of the city. The family house of the famous writer is located in this park. The mansion had been in ruins since 1870; after the death of the owner it was decided to convert the house into a museum. Suquet district is also very interesting from historical point of view. The territory of the district is home to buildings of different ages. Here tourists will find famous Church of Our Lady, which connoisseurs of architecture often call a true example of Gothic style. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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During their walk tourists can climb to the top of the hill. Several centuries ago the hill was the location of a powerful fortress. Unfortunately, the historical building didn’t survive to modern times, but this place still attracts curious travellers who come there to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Cannes from above. We simply cannot fail to mention numerous museums – almost every district of Cannes has a popular museum. Maritime Museum (Le Musee de la Marine) is located in a beautiful building of the 18th century. The exhibition of the museum includes personal belongings of Admiral Frank Joseph Paul, a world-renowned researcher. A collection of models of ships is real pride of the museum.
Notre Dame De Bon Voyage Fans of art will surely enjoy an excursion in Cannes Gallery (Galerie de Cannes). Each hall of the gallery is dedicated to a specific topic. Here visitors will find exhibitions dedicated to old paintings and sculptures, a collection of works by contemporary artists, as well as a hotel devoted to beautiful frames for pictures. The suburban area of Cannes is the location of a museum, visiting which will bring pleasure to the fair sex. This is Museum of Perfumes (Musee International de la Parfumerie), which was opened in 1989. This is truly a unique place that will introduce visitors with all secrets of perfume making.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cannes and surroundings

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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Cannes
♥   Palace 'The Prince’s Palace' , 38.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Cannes and around
♥   Art museum 'Fondation Maeght' Saint-Paul, Alpes-Maritimes, 18.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Musée des Arts Asiatiques' Nice, 21 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice' Nice, 24.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et d art contemporain' Nice, 27.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Musée Matisse' Nice, 28.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Cannes
♥   Ancienne cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, Vence, 20.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint-Raphaël, 24.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Étienne, Fréjus, 25.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 26.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 26.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Sanctuaire national Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, Nice, 27.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Immaculée Conception, Monaco-Ville, 38.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Cannes and near

Col de Turini

From the series “Most Spectacular Mountain Roads”
Check on the map:   Distance from Cannes center - 56.4 km.
The road is considered to be extremely dangerous because of the abundance of sharp turns and relatively small width, however, for many years it remains one of the most interesting ways in the world. During the trip, travellers have an opportunity to admire the most beautiful canyons and gorges, interesting bridges and mountain scenery. Experienced motorists recommend to use the road at a speed not exceeding 30 km / h. The most dangerous sections of the route are those with hairpin bends and up to 180 degrees. … Read further

Menton

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Cannes center - 46.8 km.
The thing is that Menton has a very mild climate, which allows to cultivate large-scale orchards. Guests of the island will have an opportunity to stroll through incredibly beautiful parks, which amaze with an abundance of exotic plants, as well as taste delicious lemons in France and even look at how they are grown. The population of the city is about 30000 people, whereas the number of tourists visiting it every year is much larger. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Cannes

Antibes
Art connoisseurs will be interested in visiting Picasso Museum, which exhibits priceless paintings and engravings of the great painter. The museum also contains a rich collection of pottery and sketches, which were created by the internationally renowned painter. One of the halls of the museum contains a small collection of archeological artifacts, some of which are very ... Open »
Nice
Chapel of Mercy Fortress is one of the most important architectural landmarks of the city. The construction of the fortress took place during the second half of the 18th century. The main decoration of the chapel is a skillful painting "Mercy of God" which, by assumption of historians, has been made by Louis Brea. It is also worth visiting the ancient Saint Reparata Abbey, the ... Open »
Monte Carlo
Fans of excursions should not forget to visit the world-famous Cousteau museum, which was founded in 1899. The main exhibit of the museum is a huge aquarium, in which the museum’s visitors will find a rich collection of inhabitants of the sea. Besides this, here are housed the collections of exhibits that tell about the work of the great explorer and oceanographer. Prince's ... Open »
Saint-Tropez
At present a part of the fortifying construction is taken with the Naval Museum which was established in 1958. The museum acquaints its visitors with great marine past time of the city of Saint Tropez as well as gives a deep insight into the life story of sailor Suffren who gave his name to the mentioned above palace. Another recommended object to include in the city ... Open »
Menton
A visit to the Carnoles Palace hosting the Musee des Beaux-Arts at present will turn to unforgettable experience. Among exhibited showpieces of the museum one will find inestimable paintings of artists of the 13th – 19th centuries. The Carnoles Palace was a summer residence of the Grimaldi family in the past. Its territory hosts the largest in Europe citric groves. These are ... Open »
San Remo
Its genuine pride is an inestimable collection of Russian icons. The age of some holly images is more than a hundred years. Another popular object of tourist attraction is the villa of Alfred Nobel. This was exactly the place where the globally renowned businessman and experimentalist spent the last years of his life. Today the villa is transformed into a museum which ... Open »
Culture guide to Cannes. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Cannes: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Cannes. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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