Le Suquet, Cannes

Name: Le Suquet
Address: Cannes, France

#21 among attractions in Cannes

Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing

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Facts and practical information

Le Suquet is the old quarter of Cannes, probably best known to tourists as the climbing, winding cobbled lane lined with local restaurants, Rue St Antoine. Le Suquet contains a clock tower and church that sit high facing east overlooking the Bay of Cannes and Cannes itself. At the bottom of Le Suquet on Rue Dr. P. Gazagnaire is the Marché Forville, where the market is held in the mornings and early afternoon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°33'3"N, 7°0'42"E

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Centre-ville - Croisette (Le Vieux Port)Cannes France

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Day trips

Le Suquet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Promenade de la Croisette, Palais des Festivals, Cimetière du Grand Jas, Notre-Dame d'Esperance.

0.7 miE
Shopping district, Shopping, Historic walking areas
Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes
19 min walk • Nestled along the sparkling shores of the French Riviera, the Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes is a quintessential symbol of glamour and luxury. This famed road stretches approximately 2 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast and is lined with palm trees...
~1580 ftE
Sizable convention center with festivals
Palais des Festivals, Cannes
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Riviera, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is the epicenter of glamour in Cannes, France. This modern convention center is renowned for hosting the prestigious Cannes Film Festival annually, where the illustrious Palme d'Or is...
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Cimetière du Grand Jas, Cannes
20 min walk • The Cimetière du Grand Jas is located at 205 avenue de Grasse in Cannes on the French Riviera. The nine hectare terraced cemetery began operations in 1866 and is known for its landscaped architecture with rich floral decorations and statuary.
~380 ftW
43°33'2"N • 7°0'37"E
Notre-Dame d'Esperance, Cannes
2 min walk • Church
0.5 miW
Memorial, Vernacular architecture
Villa Rothschild, Cannes
12 min walk • The Villa Rothschild is a historic mansion in Cannes. It was built in 1881 for Betty Rothschild, James Mayer de Rothschild's widow. It has been listed as an official historical monument since 1991.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Villa Romée, Cannes
21 min walk • The Villa Romée is a historic mansion in Cannes. It was built in 1928 for Marcelle Aron, the widow of Jacques Isidore Gompel, a World War I veteran. It was designed by architects Georges-Henri Pingusson and Paul Furiet. The garden was built in 1929. Aron sold the house in 1935.
~420 ftSW
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée de la Castre, Cannes
3 min walk • The Musée des Explorations du Monde, formerly the Musée de la Castre, is a museum in Cannes, located in the remains of the medieval castle of the monks of Lérins in Le Suquet. Labeled "Musée de France", it presents collections belonging to the city...
1.3 miNE
Vernacular architecture
Château Thorenc, Cannes
33 min walk • The Château Thorenc is a historic garden in Cannes, France. It was established in 1870 for the Duchess of Bedford, when a chateau was erected. It was acquired by Sir Richard Atwood Glass in 1876. It was subsequently purchased by the Duchess of Montrose, followed by Stuart Rendel, 1st Baron Rendel.
~1520 ftE
43°33'4"N • 7°1'3"E
Allée des Étoiles du Cinéma, Cannes
8 min walk • Museum
0.7 miE
43°33'1"N • 7°1'29"E
Malmaison, Cannes
17 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Le Suquet?

Nearby attractions include Notre-Dame d'Esperance, Cannes (2 min walk), Musée de la Castre, Cannes (3 min walk), Allée des Étoiles du Cinéma, Cannes (8 min walk), Palais des Festivals, Cannes (8 min walk).

How to get to Le Suquet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Le Suquet:

Bus

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 1, 2 (1 min walk)

Train

Cannes (13 min walk)