Golfe-Juan Things to Do

The largest of the three Lérin islands, is a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes. In ancient times it was called Léro. Numerous boat companies make the crossing from the old port. Also inhabiting this island is a 17th-century fort,... more

Surrounded by a splendid garden, with magnificent palm trees, this elegant 17th-century country house is home to the paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The celebrated Grasse-born painter stayed here while visiting the town bet... more

The Musée de la Mer is located on Sainte-Marguerite Island's Port-Royal (about one kilometer from Cannes). This unique museum is dedicated to the treasures of the sea. You'll find remnants of cargo from ships dating back to the... more

According to legend, the Man in the Iron Mask escaped from Sainte-Marguerite island (the famous prisoner of the Bastille) and spent the last years of his life in this 12th-century tower. According to legend, his ghost haunts th... more

Opened in 1952, Musée de la Castre truly strives to promote art. Its collections reflect the interests of 19th-century Musée de la Castre, ethnographers, antiques enthusiasts and art lovers. You'll find an impressive collection... more

Several narrow, winding little streets open out into this square, which appears like an oasis of light from the labyrinth of shady streets and old, leaning buildings. The city's baroque Cathédrale Sainte Réparate has a place of... more

Catherine Ségurane is a symbolic historical figure in the city of Nice, which has named one of its streets (where the antique shops are to be found) after this famous washer-woman or lavandière. Several meters away you'll find... more

Always a great favorite in large cities, pedestrian precincts are places where human hustle and bustle takes over from the noise of the wheeled traffic. In Nice, the Masséna Zone is the perfect place for a coffee break, trying... more

Built in 1989, this theater presents a singular exterior to complement the Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC), located just across the broad walkway leading to the theater's front doors. The grey façade, punctuat... more

This square recently received a lengthly (and long overdue) restoration process. Today, you see it at its best, with attractive stone paving in warm colors and a pretty fountain that catches the beautiful bright Mediterranean s... more