Want to see the more laidback, relaxing yet interesting side of Cannes? If that is what you're looking for, a visit to the Cannes Old Town is exactly what you are looking for. From the outdoor cafes, fancy shops, to the medieval ambience the old town brings out in general, the Cannes Old Town, also called Le Suquet, will wonderfully give the tourists the magnificent taste of the unique Cannes.
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What interests the tourists most in Le Suquet is the historic walks the town offers. Le Suquet is known to tourists as that place with uphill cobble-lined street walks lined with good local restaurants serving both French and Italian cuisine. Aside from that, there are also quaint nooks and crannies and narrow, picturesque side streets, as well as charming shopping boutiques.
Where to Go in Cannes Old Town - Le Suquet?
1. Musee de la Castre
A museum located inside a medieval castle standing on the hills of Le Suquet, Musee de la Castre houses Baron Lycklama's private collection, which tells the ethnologic history of Cannes. There are objects and artifacts from archaeological excavations done around the world shown in the museum. Aside from that, there are also ceramics, paintings and antiques displayed.
In, St. Anne's Chapel, a tower built in the 12th century, is also a part of the museum and houses an impressive collection of musical instruments. From there, a beautiful view of Cannes and of the bay can be seen.
2. Eglise Paroissiale Saint Joseph
A church dedicated to St. Joseph the Betrothed (also known as Joseph of the House of David, and Joseph the Worker).
3. Tour du Masque
Another tower built from the 12th century, the Tour du Masque is the popular tower that is said to be haunted by the ghost of the famed Man in the Iron Mask.
4. Notre Dame d'Esperance
A church standing on the hills of Suquet, Notre Dame d'Esperance brings a magnificent view of the bay and of the city of the modern Cannes. The church is built in gothic style sometime between the 14th and the 15th century. 19th century paintings and a fresco that portrays the baptism of Jesus Christ done by the artist George Roux decorate the church.
5. The Old Port
If the view of hundred beautiful yachts amazes you, visiting the old port would be a pleasant experience. Located just below the hill of Cannes old town, the old port, named the Vieux Port can be freely accessed.
6. Vieux Le Cannet
Further up the hills plus a short ride from a bus, Vieux Le Cannet is located. It is a medieval village from where there are good views of the ocean and lovely short walks.
It may be hard to imagine that Cannes was once a tiny fishing village. The city of Cannes indeed has transformed into one of Europe's social hubs with its fabulous and glamorous nightlife, restaurants, etc. And while all that transformation to modern Cannes happens magnificently, it cannot be denied that old town Cannes, still, has preserved its medieval magic.
Where to Go in Cannes Old Town - Le Suquet?
1. Musee de la Castre
A museum located inside a medieval castle standing on the hills of Le Suquet, Musee de la Castre houses Baron Lycklama's private collection, which tells the ethnologic history of Cannes. There are objects and artifacts from archaeological excavations done around the world shown in the museum. Aside from that, there are also ceramics, paintings and antiques displayed.
In, St. Anne's Chapel, a tower built in the 12th century, is also a part of the museum and houses an impressive collection of musical instruments. From there, a beautiful view of Cannes and of the bay can be seen.
2. Eglise Paroissiale Saint Joseph
A church dedicated to St. Joseph the Betrothed (also known as Joseph of the House of David, and Joseph the Worker).
3. Tour du Masque
Another tower built from the 12th century, the Tour du Masque is the popular tower that is said to be haunted by the ghost of the famed Man in the Iron Mask.
4. Notre Dame d'Esperance
A church standing on the hills of Suquet, Notre Dame d'Esperance brings a magnificent view of the bay and of the city of the modern Cannes. The church is built in gothic style sometime between the 14th and the 15th century. 19th century paintings and a fresco that portrays the baptism of Jesus Christ done by the artist George Roux decorate the church.
5. The Old Port
If the view of hundred beautiful yachts amazes you, visiting the old port would be a pleasant experience. Located just below the hill of Cannes old town, the old port, named the Vieux Port can be freely accessed.
6. Vieux Le Cannet
Further up the hills plus a short ride from a bus, Vieux Le Cannet is located. It is a medieval village from where there are good views of the ocean and lovely short walks.
It may be hard to imagine that Cannes was once a tiny fishing village. The city of Cannes indeed has transformed into one of Europe's social hubs with its fabulous and glamorous nightlife, restaurants, etc. And while all that transformation to modern Cannes happens magnificently, it cannot be denied that old town Cannes, still, has preserved its medieval magic.
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