Cagnes-sur-Mer
Cagnes-sur-Mer is found on the French riviera between Nice and Antibes.
Despite the name 'sur-mer' it is the village at the top of the hill that attracts most of the attention here, and is in the location of an earlier village occupied in turn by both the greeks and the Romans.
The old village of Cagnes - called Haut-de-Cagnes - has plenty of old narrow lanes and stairways to explore, lined with medieval and renaissance houses, but it is the castle for which it is best known.
Chateau Grimaldi
Chateau Grimaldi was once the most important centre in the region, when the Grimaldi family were all rich and all powerful, and dates from the 14th-16th centuries. Squat and very strong looking, the chateau contains some very interesting highlights, including a stunning internal courtyard with lovely galleries, a fine staircase, a monumental fireplace and an elaborately painted ceiling - dating from the renovation of the castle in the early 17th century that transformed Chateau Grimaldi from fortress to comfortable living space.
Not surprisingly the views from the castle tower out to sea are very impressive.
The Mediterranean Museum of Modern Art is in the castle, as is the Museum of the Olives!
Musee Renoir
One highlight of a visit is to the estate and museum at Collettes - Cagnes-sur-Mer was the last home of impressionist painter Renoir, and his estate can be visited, along with a collection of 11 of his paintings and some other works by well known artists in the Musee Renoir.
Le Cros de Cagnes
The other two parts of the village are the 'new town' at the foot of the hill; and the old fishing port (Le Cros de Cagnes). Fishing was the main industry in the village before tourism arrived. The port is now a good place to find a fish restaurant, as well as access to several kilometres of pebble beaches.
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Tourist Classifications for Cagnes-sur-Mer
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
10 km: Antibes (Riviera town) 7 km: Biot (attractive town) 19 km: Cannes (Important Riviera resort) 20 km: Cap Ferrat (French Riviera peninsula) 20 km: Gourdon (Most beautiful village) 25 km: Grasse (Perfume town) 11 km: Juan-les-Pins (Beach resort) 14 km: Nice (Major Riviera resort) 7 km: Nice airport (airport) 29 km: Peillon (French Riviera town) 5 km: Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Popular hilltop village) 8 km: Vence (Attractive town) 19 km: Villefranche-sur-Mer (French riviera town)
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