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Le Cannet Tourist Information

Le Cannet Tourist Information

Le Cannet separated from Cannes officially in January 1777.  It was once an area of great agricultural production - the Tivoli Gardens now stand on former fields - and Le Cannet has since developed south to intertwine its streets with Cannes.

Did you know...
Cannes, Cannet, Cagnes and similar words simply mean high or high place?



The Bonnard Museum is next to the Mairie on the Bd Sadi Carnot.  The countryside which inspired the artist Bonnard is open to the public, in particular, the Canal de la Siagne. This walk has seating, fountains, pergolas and trees along its route. Bonnard's home was near the canal and he often walked along the canalside. His house is privately owned and not open to the public. Pierre Bonnard lived in Le Cannet from 1922 until his death in 1947 and he is buried in Notre-Dame-des-Anges cemetery. Today he is regarded as one of the top 10 modern artists and was described by Matisse as "The greatest among us". He has only come to prominence in the last few years so his work is a refreshing surprise.  
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The latest art exhibition at the Bonnard Museum in Le Cannet opens 12 March 2022. It runs until 12 June and features a private collection of the works of Felix Vallotton.  See www.museebonnard.fr for full details including guided tours.

SIGHTSEEING
Vieux Cannet, the old town, is well worth visiting.  For a free guided tour you need to contact the Tourist Office 48 hours in advance 04 93 45 34 27  or you can follow the yellow and blue marks on the pavement with information boards at strategic points and conduct your own tour.

St Catherines Chuch Le Cannet
St Catherines Church
back streets in Le Cannet
lovers Wall Le Cannet
Lovers'Wall

Places to visit in Le Cannet

Place Bellevue in Le Cannet
Place Bellevue
 Places to visit include: St Catherine’s church, completed in 1556 - a real treasure trove; St Sauveur Chapel containing a major work by the artist Tobiasse; the Lovers’ Wall, a 1990 fresco by Raymond Peynet and Guy Ceppa; on another wall you can find the Heritage Orange Tree, a monumental fresco showing the family tree of the 140 families from Italy who founded Le Cannet in 1441. There are towers and chapels and twisting streets and artists’ work such as Bonnard and Bellini to be seen.  Also in the old town are 20 or more artisans – from paintings to mosaics - working in the St-Sauveur quartier.

Le Cannet is famed for its orange wine - you can buy a bottle for 12 euros at the Tourist Office. Or make your own:
Cut four bitter oranges into six pieces each. Add 1.5 kilos of sugar, three quarters of a litre of 50 deg eau de vie, 4 litres of rose wine, a vanilla pod sliced in two. Then add a non treated lemon or one or two sweet oranges. Leave everything to infuse for a minimum of 30 days, preferably two months. Strain and bottle. Makes 5 litres.

Good restaurants and nice bars abound - at reasonable prices - especially around the Place Bellevue which has great views of Cannes and the bay.  And you can study the orange family tree while waiting to be served.
In summer everyone dines outside in the square, no matter which restaurant you choose (see picture above). In winter many restaurants are only open at weekends.

More restaurants in Le Cannet

Bistro St Sauver Le Cannet
Villa Archange
Bistro St Sauveur at the lower end of rue St Sauveur - great food, prides itself on its wine list (pricey). You can, however, have wine by the glass here.

The latest hotspot is La Villa Archange** in rue Notre Dame des Anges, Le Cannet. Owned by Bruno Oger, he has lavished nearly three million euros on this venture. The venue includes l'Ange bar and Le Bistrot des Anges. In July there is a series of dinner concerts. Book well ahead for these.  The jewel is the gastronomic restaurant, La Villa Archange with 26 covers.  It has two Michelin stars.  Reservations: reservations@bruno-oger.

Le Cannet Tourist Office Website in English
www.provenceweb.fr/e/alpmarit/lecannet/lecannet.htm


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