Cannes Croix Des Gardes

Cannes Croix Des Gardes: the Croix-des-Gardes is part of the districts established in one of the hills in Cannes whose massif of the same name can reach 213 m of altitude. The localities which constitute it are Vallon Provençal, Pierre-Longue and Font-de-Veyre. If formerly, this height is renowned for its game and its woods, currently it remains one of the two green lungs of Cannes with the park of the island Sainte-Marguerite. The lovers of greenery meet in the natural forest park eponymous for a simple walk or for hiking.We linger a bit on this extraordinary site. The beauty of the landscape on the bay of Cannes, the archipelago, the Esterel mountains as well as the Pre-Alps of Azur is discovered through the path of the 5 belvederes. That of the Maquis, of Roquebilliere, of the Cross, of the Cedar and of Brougham.As a verdant natural space designed for both the walk and the sport, it offers pleasant health trails for cycling as well as for walking. As for the botanical trails, the park contains more than 40 kinds of mimosa.It is not only the  green tourism that is worthy of interest in the Croix-des-Gardes. Lovers of heritage and culture are also more attracted to the neighborhood. Do you know that its name comes from the magnificent eponymous castle with the Belle Époque atmosphere recalling the great hours of the Riviera?But the neighborhood contains its history which is distinguished by the arrival of the London aristocracy in the mid-nineteenth century which earned it the denomination "English District". This past has left imprints with the villa Sainte Ursule or that of Rothschild edified in the image of the villa Victoria.As a seaside destination, the Boulevard de Midi, which is located to the south of the Croix-des-Gardes, shelters many beaches. It offers a breathtaking view of the archipelago of the Lérins Islands. It is actually a relaxing place for vacationers whether it be for a game of beach volleyball or idleness in the sun. Discover the area of Cannes Croix Des Gardes!