Le Cannet, Administrative commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Le Cannet stretches across 17.71 square kilometers of land north of Cannes, with elevations ranging from sea level to 285 meters high.
The administrative separation from Cannes occurred in 1778, transforming Le Cannet from a small settlement of 1,189 residents into a thriving urban center.
The Bonnard Museum stands as the world's only institution dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the complete works of artist Pierre Bonnard.
Local markets operate every Tuesday and Sunday throughout the year, offering regional products and fresh goods to residents and visitors.
The municipality maintains international connections through city partnerships with Benidorm, Königstein im Taunus, and Magione.
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Location: canton of Mougins
Location: arrondissement of Grasse
Elevation above the sea: 108 m
Shares border with: Cannes, Mougins, Vallauris
Address: 06110 Le Cannet, France
Phone: +33492182000
Email: cmaire@mairie-le-cannet.fr
Website: https://lecannet.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.57611,7.01861
Latest update: December 1, 2025 17:29
The French Riviera offers numerous sites beyond the main tourist routes. Medieval hilltop villages such as Èze and Saint-Paul de Vence perch above the coast, while historic fortifications like Fort Carré in Antibes preserve the region's maritime past. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Château Grimaldi in Cagnes-sur-Mer display architectural styles from different eras. The region extends from the coastline to the backcountry. The Îles de Lérins off Cannes are accessible by ferry, Col de la Bonette reaches 9,193 feet (2,802 meters) elevation, and Vallée des Merveilles in the Mercantour preserves prehistoric rock carvings. Hiking trails cross Parc national du Mercantour and follow the coast at Cap d'Ail. The Gorges du Verdon to the north form one of Europe's deepest canyons. Museums in Nice focus on Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse and Asian art. The Musée de la Mer on Île Sainte-Marguerite documents the island fortress's history. Smaller towns like Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Le Cannet lie a few miles from the coastal cities. Lac de Saint-Cassien near Montauroux provides water sports in a rural setting.
Marché Forville
2.7 km
Villa Rothschild
3 km
Croix des gardes
3.2 km
Musée Bonnard
81 m
Château Vallombrosa
2.9 km
Boulevard Carnot
1.8 km
Villa Éléonore-Louise
3 km
Château Thorenc
1.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Vie de Mougins
2.4 km
Marché Forville
2.7 km
Villa Victoria
3 km
Villa Le Bosquet
781 m
Kiosque à musique des allées de la Liberté
2.7 km
Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Cannes
2.8 km
Église Sainte-Catherine du Cannet
336 m
Tombeau de Prosper Mérimée
2.2 km
Tour des Danys
301 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges du Cannet
444 m
Château du Suquet
2.6 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Cannes
2.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Cannes
2.9 km
Église Sainte-Philomène du Cannet
153 m
Cinéma Arcades
2.6 km
Jesus is Lord Church
2.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Bernardin du Cannet
347 m
Chapelle de l'Institut Stanislas
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur du Cannet
231 m
Murs Peints - Le 7e Art
2.5 kmReviews
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