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An attractive destination at the heart of the French Riviera (between Nice and Cannes), Cagnes-sur-Mer invites you to discover its authentic medieval village, but also its small picturesque fishing port and its Renoir Museum nestled in a magnificent estate planted with ancient olive trees, and its sandy beaches with numerous restaurants.
Rocked by the waves under the sun of the Mediterranean, Cagnes-sur-Mer is a city with multiple faces: its celebrations and events (Voices of the Renoir’s land, Medieval Festival…), its colourful markets, its numerous water sports and seaside facilities, its horse racing season… which all contribute to make Cagnes-sur-Mer an important stop on the French Riviera.
The Haut-de-Cagnes, the picturesque village situated at the top of the castle hill, is the oldest district of Cagnes-sur-Mer. It has kept the calmness of a village life, outside the hustle and bustle of the big cities of the French Riviera. It is a place that breathes authenticity : the patina of time, stones charged with history, shaded, narrow and flowered streets, unusual points of view of the Mediterranean and the Mercantour.
The well known horse race track - Côte d'Azur Hippodrome – was officially inaugurated in 1960 and over the years has developed to provide a first rate facility on 60 hectaresof land by the sea, for a maximum audience of over 11,000. During the season some 3,000 horses participate at the various events.
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