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Who doesn’t dream of a refreshing holiday on the sun drenched Côte d'Azur with its small villages and wonderful beaches? This wish can be fulfilled in the costal city of Cagnes-sur-Mer, located right between Nice and Cannes in the famous southern region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
The countryside of Cagnes-sur-Mer is ripe with olive groves and lemon trees that blossom in the fertile land of the river Cagnes. A real paradise on the Mediterranean coast opens itself up to the visitor that makes this both a remote and peaceful area as well as a central tourist spot with great recreational value. And Cagnes-sur-Mer combines all of this; despite the town itself has only having 44,000 residents. The reason for this is that the three parts of the city each displays a completely different character and still represents the variety of the Côte d'Azur. A trip to the modern spa Cros-de-Cagnes should be next on the list, located on the outskirts of Cagnes-sur-Mer. There is a fishing harbour, a beach-side promenade to stroll along as well as an expansive beach area that invites you to swim and sunbathe. Aside from the beach, it’s busy and hectic, as Cros-de-Cagnes is no longer the small fishing town that it once was. Tourism has highly increased, meaning you will come across hotels, restaurants and recreational possibilities wherever you go.  The new city Cagnes-sur-Mer is a real shopping paradise. Shops and boutiques as well as large market halls build up the image of this part of the city, while at the same time presenting scenic parks that stand out.
Whoever wants to discover the real Canges-sur-Mer with its surprising charm away from the tourist zones, Haute-de-Cagnes will best serve your needs. The small town lies upon a hill and appears as if time has stood still. Medieval, twisting lanes, historic houses and a comfortable silence makes you forget the mass tourism at the foot of the hill. The biggest attraction in Haute-de-Cagnes is the Grimaldi Palace from the early 14th Century. In the olden days it served as the defence to the city and was later made into a luxurious palace and today houses a unique museum, providing an insight into the history of the region. Those who are interested in art should take a visit to the Renoir Museum. The famous painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent his last years in Cagnes-sur-Mer and can be appreciated in his former house. It is not only his paintings that are here on display, but also Renoir’s studio. Haute-de-Cagnes has been a huge attraction for many artists for a long time, and was known up until the sixties as ‘Montmarte of the Cote d’Azur’.
It is no accident that Cagnes-sur-Mer is located upon one of the most beautiful roads that goes through the region. Along the coast with a great view of the vast sea you can head for the famous holiday paradises of Nice and Cannes. For those who want to get to know the inland better should take the route through Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Vence, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gourdon, and Grasse up to Antibes. A blossoming countryside, charming mountain villages, and n incomparable view await you on this fantastic journey, in which you will travel through the traditional and authentic south of France. |
