Major city · France
Cagnes-sur-Mer
Half a day for Haut-de-Cagnes and the Grimaldi castle; a full day if you add the beach and the horse track. Skip if you only have time for one Riviera hill town — Èze or Saint-Paul-de-Vence are more dramatic.
Cagnes-sur-Mer is a three-part town on the French Riviera: the medieval hilltop Haut-de-Cagnes with a Grimaldi castle, the modern centre and the seaside Cros-de-Cagnes with a fishing harbour. It is quieter than Nice or Cannes and works as a half-day stop or a budget base for the western Riviera. The medieval village is well preserved and the castle has good views, but the beaches are pebbly and the modern parts are unremarkable.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), late Dec–Jan (some restaurants close)
- Airport
- NCE
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cagnes-sur-Mer17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cagnes-sur-Mer, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyCagnes-sur-Mer is a safe town.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 10 min by car; bus 620 (Lignes d'Azur) to Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 30 min).
- Getting aroundFree shuttle #44 connects Haut-de-Cagnes, the centre and Cros-de-Cagnes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café crème)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draught / bottle)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle museum entry€6 (≈ US$7) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 10 min by car; bus 620 (Lignes d'Azur) to Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid*
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Cagnes-sur-Mer: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Free shuttle #44 connects Haut-de-Cagnes, the centre and Cros-de-Cagnes. The train station (Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer) links to Nice (10 min), Cannes (15 min) and Antibes (20 min). Walking is fine within each part but the hill to Haut-de-Cagnes is steep.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Train from Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 10 min
Old town, Promenade des Anglais, museums.
Door to door: About 35 min
Train from Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 15 min
Festival palace, old port, Le Suquet.
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 20 min
Picasso Museum, Cap d'Antibes walk.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train to Èze-sur-Mer then bus #83 up the hill, about 30 min total
Medieval hill village with sea views; the Jardin Exotique costs €7 (check).
Door to door: About 50 min
Bus #9 from Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 30 min
Matisse Chapel (book ahead), old town market.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 40 min
Lemon gardens, old town, Italian border.
Grasse
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus #500 from Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 45 min
Perfume factories (Fragonard, Molinard), old town.
Monaco
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Train from Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 30 min
Palace, casino, aquarium; avoid Grand Prix week.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Haut-de-Cagnes
Medieval hilltop; small hotels and villas, quiet, limited dining options.
Cros-de-Cagnes
Near the beach and harbour; more restaurants and bars, flatter walking.
Cagnes centre
Modern part near the train station; practical for day trips by rail.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel or B&B)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus from Nice airport to Cagnes-sur-Mer, one way2 × €2 · check | €3 |
| Train Cagnes-sur-Mer to Nice, one way2 × €4 · check | €7 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €396≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café crème) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pizza (Le Jimmy's) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Beer (draught / bottle) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) / €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Train to Nice (one way) | €3.50 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Bus from airport (one way) | €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Castle museum entry | €6 (≈ US$7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The free shuttle #44 runs every 30 min; check the timetable at the tourist office.
- Haut-de-Cagnes is a steep climb on foot; wear comfortable shoes.
- The castle keep may close for events; check the official site.
- Beaches are pebbly (galets), not sand.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Nice (check address); most other countries have embassies in Paris or consulates in Marseille.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nice airport → Cagnes-sur-Mer, bus 620: about €1.50 (≈ US$2), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Nice airport → Cagnes-sur-Mer: €30–50 (≈ US$35–60)
- Train Cagnes-sur-Mer → Nice: about €3.50 (≈ US$5), 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (par-dohn)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syohn, seel voo pleh)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cagnes-sur-Mer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), late Dec–Jan (some restaurants close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Haut-de-Cagnes, Château-Musée Grimaldi, Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur, Cros-de-Cagnes harbour.
- Eat pages with last orders for Le Cagnard, Fleur de Sel, Le Jimmy's.
- Shuttle #44 timetable fixture with real-time anchor.
- Train schedule anchor for Gare de Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Sources
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