Resort Description
Places to see: the castle-museum (14thcentury fortified castle, tour of the gardens, rooms, cloister and sculptor's studio), typical areas such as Capitou (small Provençal village with a square and church), the mimosa-sellers neighbourhood and La Napoule.
The botanical trail on San Peyre hill.
The surrounding area
The view from the top of San Peyre (St Peter's) hill takes in the Tanneron, the Gulf of La Napoule and Cannes, Cap d’Antibes.
The Massif de l’Estérel: between St Raphaël (30 km) and La Napoule (3 km), with its natural décor, this is one of the most beautiful regions of Provence, stretching right down to the sea in places. The "Corniche d’Or" coastal road takes you there.
Inland are many craftsmen villages: Vallauris (13 km) and its potters, Biot (21 km) and its glassmakers, Grasse (15 km) where you can visit the perfume-makers, etc.
Do not miss: an excursion to the Lérins Isles: île Sainte Marguerite (Fort Royal, Sea Museum) and île Saint-Honorat (the Monastery, Abbey and Château).
Places to visit: Cannes (8 km), Mougins (12 km) citadel overlooking Cannes Bay, the medieval village of Auribeau-sur-Siagne (10 km), Antibes (19 km) and the ramparts, the ancient town of Fréjus (30 km), the artists' village of St Paul de Vence (30 km).
Sports and leisure
Water sports
-water sports centre 2.5 km away.
Tennis
- the Maure Vieil Tennis Club 4 km away.
- the Sant Estello Country Club 2 km away.
Public swimming pool in Cannes La Bocca 4 km away.
Golf
- "Golf Club Cannes - Mandelieu Riviera" (18 holes) 2 km away.
- "Golf Club de Cannes" in Mandelieu (2 courses: 18 and 9 holes) 2 km away.
Horse-riding
- "Centre Equestre de Sant Estello" 2 km away.
Casino on the sea front 2 km away.
Thalassotherapy "Institut Biothal" in the heart of Cannes 10 km away.
Resort Fêtes and events
April/May :
- Mandelieu Côte d’Azur Comic Book Festival at the Palais des Congrès.
May :
- Cannes Film Festival.
September:
- International Pleasure Boating Festival (exhibition of motorboats, sailboats, etc.) in Cannes.
October :
- MIPCOM (International Market of Films and Programmes for television, Video, Cable and Satellite) at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.