Musée de la Castre
Price guide: Budget
Place de la Castre, Le Suquet, Cannes, 06400
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expert-rated things to do in Cannes- Recommended for:
- Culture vultures, First-time travellers, Mature travellers, Seasoned travellers, Great views / scenery, History
Expert review of Musée de la Castre
Primitive artistry and splendid views
Once you've climbed up the Suquet Hill (see separate entry) you’ll spot this museum easily. It’s housed in the fine old 11th-century castle and tower used by the monks of the Iles-de-Lérins to protect their mainland base.
Within is an eclectic range of stuff. You move from archaeology and 19th-century Provençal paintings to the much more interesting rooms devoted to the primitive art of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. There’s some cracking material here, notably from Tibet and the Himalayas.
You might also be interested in a first-rate collection of venerable musical instruments. As I said, the place is eclectic – and please don’t miss the outstanding views from the top of the tower.
Price advice:
Adults: 3.30 euros. Students, under-18s: 2.25 euros.
More information on Musée de la Castre:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Castle / palace, Museum, Viewpoint
- Address:
- Place de la Castre, Le Suquet, Cannes, 06400
- Telephone:
- +33 493385526
- Website:
- http://www.cannes.com
- Months open:
- All year round
- Opening times:
- Oct-March: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm (shut Mon). April-June & Sept: 10am-1pm, 2pm-6pm (shut Mon). July & Aug: 10am-7pm non-stop & daily. Late opening to 9pm Wednesdays, June-Sept..
- Indoor/outdoor?:
- Indoor
