Things to Do in Cagnes-sur-Mer

Weekly market held every Wednesday and Saturday morning on Place du Général de Gaulle. Stalls sell produce, cheese, flowers, spices, and crafts. Good for sampling socca and local olives.

🕐 Wed & Sat 07:00-13:00

💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and get the best produce. Cash only — no card payments accepted.

A 17th-century chapel perched on a hill above Haut-de-Cagnes, with a single nave and Baroque altar. Small and often empty, but offers a calm interior and extensive views over the Baie des Anges.

🕐 Daily 09:00-18:00 (visits free, donations welcome)

💡 The chapel is rarely locked — try the side door if the main one is shut. Sunset light through the south window is beautiful.

A small terraced public garden behind the city hall in Haut-de-Cagnes, planted with olive trees, lavender and rosemary. Benches and shaded stone paths, plus a small children's play area.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Bring a picnic — there's a tap and a grassy patch. Avoid 2-4pm in July; no shade on the upper terrace.

A 2km seafront walk from the marina to the Cros-de-Cagnes beach. Flat, wide and clean, with benches, public water fountains, and a small free skatepark near the sailing club.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Start at the Port de Cagnes at dawn for quiet. Weekends get busy with fishermen and dog walkers.

A medieval castle turned museum in the hilltop village of Haut-de-Cagnes. Exhibits cover local history, olive oil pressing, and a reconstructed Provençal kitchen. The sea views from the ramparts are the real draw.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 (closed Mon)

💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Ignore the paid temporary exhibitions upstairs; stick to the permanent collections.