Things to do in and around Théoule-sur-Mer
From La Figueirette, the sea is a stone’s throw away and the Esterel rises just behind. Here are places and activities in the village and nearby, from Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Cannes to Agay, in the Var.
Théoule-sur-Mer and La Figueirette
The residence is next to the Figueirette harbour and its beach. The village of Théoule-sur-Mer, with its shops and restaurants, lies further north along the coast.
The coastline alternates small beaches and coves at the foot of red rocks. Above the village, the statue of Notre-Dame d’Afrique is a popular destination for walkers.
- Plage de la Figueirette — next to the harbour, the closest beach to the residence
- Suveret and Château beaches — in the village
- Pointe de l’Aiguille — departmental park, beach, cove and view of Cannes
- Notre-Dame d’Afrique — statue on the heights, reachable on foot
Water sports
Kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, diving, parasailing or boat hire: several providers are based at the Figueirette harbour, in the village and in the nearby harbours of La Rague and La Napoule.
The coastline is part of the Esterel-Théoule departmental marine park, which protects the seabed and the shore.
- Kayak and paddleboard — hire on avenue du Trayas and in the village
- Sailing — municipal water sports centre, Suveret beach
- Diving — centres in the harbours of La Rague and La Napoule
- Boat hire — at the Figueirette harbour and in nearby harbours
Hiking in the Esterel massif
The Esterel massif is volcanic in origin and owes its red colours to rhyolite. Its trails lead to famous viewpoints such as the Pic de l’Ours or the Pic du Cap Roux, high above the sea.
The Corniche d’Or, the coastal road between Théoule-sur-Mer and Saint-Raphaël, runs along these red rocks and serves many trailheads.
In summer: restricted access to the hills
From around mid-June to the end of summer, access to forested areas may be discouraged or prohibited depending on the fire risk. Check the map published every day before any hike.
Forest access map for the Alpes-Maritimes (opens in a new tab)
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Next door to Théoule-sur-Mer, Mandelieu-la-Napoule is known for the Château de la Napoule, set by the water and open to visitors along with its gardens.
You will also find the harbour of La Napoule, a historic golf course and, every February, the mimosa festival.
Cannes
Beyond Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Cannes brings together the Croisette, the Palais des Festivals, the Forville market and Le Suquet, the old town overlooking the harbour.
Théoule-sur-Mer railway station is on the coastal line, which also serves Cannes.
The Lérins Islands
Off Cannes, Sainte-Marguerite island is home to the Fort Royal, where the Man in the Iron Mask was held, and to trails beneath the pines. Its neighbour, Saint-Honorat island, is home to the Lérins Abbey and its community of monks.
Ferries serve the islands from the harbour of Cannes.
Agay and the Var coast
Following the Corniche d’Or westwards, you enter the Var. Agay, part of Saint-Raphaël, opens onto a sheltered bay overlooked by the Rastel d’Agay.
Further on, Cap Dramont faces the Île d’Or and its tower. Dramont beach was one of the landing sites of the Provence landings in August 1944.
Through the seasons
In February, mimosa blooms on the hills of Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Tanneron; the Mimosa Route links Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse.
In May, the Cannes Film Festival livens up the neighbouring city. Summer is the season for beaches and the sea; autumn and winter, quieter, are ideal for walks in the Esterel.
Find out more
The Théoule-sur-Mer tourist office lists the beaches, trails, events and services in the area.
Théoule-sur-Mer tourist office website (opens in a new tab)
Our detailed articles are available in the Guide (in French). Guide
Photos of places: Wikimedia Commons, free licences (authors credited under each photo). These are not photos of the apartment.