MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE
Nature and well-being
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The city is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and marina, which attract many visitors each year.
The city also has a regional nature park, the regional nature park of the Préalpes d'Azur, which offers many opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities.
Mandelieu-la Napoule, nature in the heart of the city, crossed by the navigable river Siagne. Overlooked by the Massif de l'Estérel, the Massif du Tanneron and the Mont San Peyre which are reflected in the Gulf of La Napoule.
Want to discover nature in the heart of the city?
The Mount San Peyre overlooks the district of La Napoule and offers a superb walk for nature lovers.
A pedestrian path crosses the typical vegetation of the local scrubland, to reach at the top the vestiges of the ancient fortress, the orientation table, the marked path for initiation to running and especially the breathtaking panoramic view.
The banks of the Siagne, a real place of peace and quiet, are a public space stretching from the city center to the coast. They are 3 km long and are regularly used by walkers, joggers and families, who live together with the fauna and flora in a haven of nature and peace. There are facilities for children and athletes. The vegetation is dense with more than 2000 trees and shrubs of about fifty different species.
The customs path will lead you from the port of La Napoule to the port of La Rague. It is very easily accessible to nature lovers and walkers. The pathway allows the discovery of the castle's arcades, the famous "rocher des pendus" and the surrounding cliffs. A magnificent view of the red rocks of the Estérel and the Lérins islands accompanies you along this escapade in a picturesque environment.
General view of the beach © Jérôme Kelagopian / OTC Mandelieu
Elegant sports with water sports, golf, rowing
In fact, Mandelieu-La Napoule is heir to a golfing tradition that goes back more than a century. It was here in 1891 that the Old Course was born, the first golf course on the Côte d'Azur. It has since been joined by the Barbossi Riviera Golf Club, making Mandelieu a major golf destination on the Côte d'Azur.
- Outdoorsports: hiking, climbing, running, trail running, mountain biking...
-Sea sports: Efoil, motorboat rental, boat trips, water skiing, jet skiing, wake-boarding, wake surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, towed buoys, paddling, rowing, kite-surfing, aquatic hiking, snorkelling, freediving, diving, sea kayaking, dolphin watching, deep-sea fishing, light sailing...
NEW in 2023: France's first pontoon dedicated to Efoil!
The Napoule Castle
A former medieval fortress restored by an American artist couple, Henry and Marie Clews, during the Roaring Twenties, where temporary exhibitions are proposed in addition to the couple's works.
The gardens, classified as "remarkable", are home to works by visual artists.
Credit © Camille Moirenc / OTC Mandelieu
Mandelieu, seaside resort !
Mandelieu lets you choose : Pebbles or sand?
7 beaches, all different from each other. Breathtaking landscapes. Transparent waters, Plage de la Rague, plage de la Raguette.
The mimosa festival
For over 80 years, this annual celebration has paid tribute to the region's signature flower: the mimosa. Each year, floats decorated with mimosa parade through the streets of the city, accompanied by musical groups and costumed dancers. You can enjoy street performances, children's entertainment, food stands and handicrafts. The mimosa festival is a moment of conviviality and shared joy, to celebrate the beginning of spring and the beauty of nature.
Photo Camille Moirenc OTC Mandelieu
San Peyre Park
San Peyre Park is a preserved natural area located on the hill of the same name in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. This park offers visitors a relaxing and recreational outdoor experience, with hiking trails, picnic areas and children's playgrounds. The park is also a great place to observe local flora and fauna, with plant and animal species from the Mediterranean region.
The hiking trails offer a breathtaking view of the Bay of Cannes and the Lerins Islands.
Credit: © Christian Retaggi
The casino
We invite you to visit the JOA ROYAL CASINO, a unique place to relax, with a view of the sea...
Try your luck with their slot machines and traditional games.
Enjoy shows, musical, cultural or thematic animations for all adult audiences.
Royal Casino Mandelieu-la-Napoule © photothèque Royal Casino
To discover
- The red rocky coves of the coastline
- The freshness of the Sainte Marguerite Island,
- The primitive Mediterranean forest,
- The wonderful mimosa of Tanneron in winter.
