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Musee de la Castre

Le Suquet, 06400 Cannes, France
04 93 38 55 26
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Ranked #8 of 28 attractions in Cannes
Type: History Museums
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 via mobile

To be honest, there is not much to sat. however, If you go to Cannes, head up for the best views in the area.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

If you get up there and the weather is not great and you have nothing better to do, the visit is worthwhile!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The panoramic view is well worth the climb (how cliche), so go all the way to the top of the tower. The bay filled with yachts and ships with the Promenade La Crosiette presents an image classic to the French Riviera. I found the museum interesting in its archival collections of artifacts brought to France from remote regions of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Try to aim to climb up here towards late afternoon. There are some well organized pieces from thousands of years ago-more than one would expect in a small, local museum. Then come back out, just as the sun starts to set, for the most wonderful view of the bay.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

I you are staying in Niece take a bus #200 to Cannes for 1Euro. If you are not far from the promenade, the bus stops there. Without traffic it would take approximately 1 hour. You can take a train from Nice to Cannes for $6.50Euros or even more; it depends on the train. When you get to Cannes, make sure... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

The displays are exceptional especially those from the Pacific Islands. Make sure you have a bite before going there and bring a bottle of water with you as there is no restaurant or cafe there as it is an uphill walk. You should go up the 200 odd stairs after visiting the museum to get the beautiful views of Cannes.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

This is a wonderfully eclectic museum based on a couple of private collections that were donated some 100 years ago. We found the pieces from the artic most interesting and also the collections from the Pacific islands. Don't forget to go up the tower. The views are worth the climb.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012

The museum is interesting and the grounds are nice. It is inexpensive and if you have been to Cannes a lot it makes for a nice change/addition. The setting of Le Suquet is really what makes it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

Visited Cannes from a cruise on a Sunday. There just happened to be a festival of flowers going on so many of the back streets in the old town were decorated with interesting and pretty designs. The walk to the castle is of course all uphill but well worth the effort. The views over the town and surrounding area are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Get out of the hustle and bustle of waterfront Cannes and check out this really good museum. Not only are the exhibits good but the views from the tower are awesome. After you are done check out the church next door. Also the hill side between the museum is full of great shops and unique dining.

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