Mandelieu-La Napoule is a sun-soaked town on the Côte d'Azur. The resort combines the glamour of the French Riviera with beautiful coastal scenery and unique historic attractions. Explore a 14th-century castle, summit rugged mountains or bask in the Mediterranean sunshine on a golden-sand beach.
Things to do in Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Mandelieu-La Napoule boasts some of the best beaches on the French Riviera. Some are framed by the rust-coloured rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel and others overlook the picturesque Lérins Islands. Relax on family-friendly Plage du Château and enjoy a game of beach volleyball on Plage de la Raguette. Day trip to Cannes to sunbathe on Plage de la Bocca, a beautiful beach studded with enormous boulders.
Château de La Napoule towers over the waterfront and recalls the town’s ancient past. The 14th-century castle is beautifully restored and houses a local history museum and contemporary art gallery. The gardens are stunning and combine elements of French and English landscape architecture.
From seaside strolls to challenging mountain hikes, there are plenty of ways to stretch your legs in Mandelieu-La Napoule. You’ll find some of the best trails in Massif de l'Esterel, a dramatic coastal range laced with well-marked trails. Summit 614-metre-high Mont Vinaigre for spectacular views over the surrounding peaks and sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Visit in winter to see the hillsides blanketed with bright-yellow mimosa flowers.
Legions of sailboats and motor yachts descend on Mandelieu-La Napoule throughout the summer. Walk down to the waterfront to admire luxury vessels owned by well-heeled holidaymakers. Bistros dot the waterfront and serve fresh seafood and refreshing apéritifs.
Getting around Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Mandelieu-La Napoule is walkable and easy to navigate on foot. The city is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, a 30-minute drive from Cannes and 45 minutes from Nice. Trains run between Mandelieu-La Napoule and Cannes in 10 minutes. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is a 30-minute drive away.