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
Website: https://www.lecannet.fr
Shares border with: Cannes, Mougins, Vallauris
Phone: +33492182000
Email: cmaire@mairie-le-cannet.fr
Website: https://lecannet.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.57611,7.01861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
The French Riviera contains numerous sites beyond the main tourist routes. From medieval hilltop villages to seaside forts, from art museums to natural parks - the region maintains many authentic locations. Walking trails lead through limestone cliffs and coastal paths with Mediterranean Sea views. Historic villas and castles display architecture from different periods, while museums protect the region's cultural heritage.
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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