Getting There
Chateau de la Napoule
Av. Henry Clews, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France
The Château de la Napoule is a restored French castle, located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule in the Alpes-Maritimes Department of France. It has been classified as an historical landmark since 1993, and the gardens are listed by the French Ministry of Culture as among one of the most notable gardens of France.
Airports
International Airport: Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport, France (NCE) 30 minutes on the highway to Mandelieu-La Napoule.
Transportation
TER to La Napoule stop (situated directly facing the Château) or TGV stopping at Cannes Train Station. Uber and other taxi services are also available.
Parking
The château does not have any allocated parking spots; however, there are multiple options for parking nearby.
Parking St Fainéant: 50 places
Parking Soustelle: 40 places
Some parking spots may be available on Avenue Henry Clews.
Where to Stay
Nearby accommodation options for your trip. There are also several Airbnbs in the area. There are numerous options for all price ranges.
Walking Distance
Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino- Modern 4 star beachfront hotel with pool & beach access
Hôtel Ermitage de l'Oasis & Spa- Boutique hotel by the Marina with pool & gardens
Riviera Beach Hotel- Beachfront hotel near Rague Beach with pool & terraces
Hotel La Corniche d'Or- Small Provençal-style hotel close to the beach, train station & venue
5-10 Minutes Away
Ilot du Golf- Stylish hotel along the Siagne river with pool & garden
Hotel Casarose- Colorful, retro-inspired 4 star hotel with pool & lush grounds
Ibis Cannes Mandelieu- Modern, budget-friendly chain hotel
Comfort Aparthotel- Apartment-style stays with kitchenettes & pools
Stay in Cannes
Carlton Cannes- Iconic luxury hotel with grand Belle Époque style & beach club
JW Marriott Cannes- Large seafront hotel with rooftop spaces & beach access
Croisette Beach Cannes- Boutique-style hotel with access to a private beach club, mid-/upper range option
Eden Hôtel & Spa- 4-star city hotel walking distance from the Croisette, balance of comfort & price
Stay in Nice
Hotel Negresco- Historic, landmark luxury hotel facing the sea
Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée- Upscale hotel on the seafront with pool & terraces
Hôtel West End- Classic seafront hotels on the Promenade
Mid-range Old Town / Carre d'Or Hotels- Numerous 3-4 star options around Avenue Jean Médecin & Vieux Nice. Great budget options
Once You're There
While in the area, here are a few of our favorite things to do.
Explore
Cannes- (15 min) Shopping, Beaches, Riviera Glamour & Restaurants
Antibes- (30 min) Picasso Museum, Old Town, Markets & Harbors
Saint-Paul-de-Vence- (45 min) Medieval Village, Scenic Views & Art Galleries
Èze- (55 min) Panoramic Views, Exotic Gardens & Cliffside Village
Grasse- (35 min) Perfume Capital of the World & Old Town Charm
Mougins- (20 min) Hilltop Village, Art Galleries & Exceptional Dining
On the Water
Boat Charters / Sunset Cruise- Cannes or Saint-Tropez
Lérins Island- Pristine Natural Beauty
Snorkeling / Paddleboarding- Théoule-sur-Mer or Lérins Island
Jet Ski or Parasailing- Mandelieu or Cannes
Beach Clubs- Cannes, Théoule-sur-Mer, Carlton Beach Club
Beaches- Plage de la Raguette, Plage du Château
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Nature
Hikes- Esterel Massif, San Peyre Hill, Tanneron / Mimosa Trails or Siagne River Path
Scenic Drives- Corniche d'Or, Coastal Riviera, The Grande Corniche to Èze & Monaco
Coastal Walks- Théoule Coastal Path, Sentier du Littoral at Cap d'Antibes, or Sentier du Littoral from Port de la Rague
Viewpoints- Mont San Peyre, Pointe de l'Aiguille, Le Suquet, Pic de l'Ours, Èze Village
Food & Culture
Markets- Marché Forville, Mougins Market, Valbonne Market
Wine Tastings- Provence Vineyard Tours, Azur Wine Tours, Château Paquette
Museums- Musée Picasso, Musée International de la Parfumerie, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Dining- L'Or Bleu, Mareluna, Restaurant Le Boucanier, Chez Philippe,
Art Galleries- Mougins, Musée Bonnard, Musée Picasso