Notre-Dame de l'Espérance, Cannes
The Eglise Notre-Dame-d'Espérance on top of La Suquet is a 16th century church dedicated to Our Lady of Hope, built to replace the Notre-Dame-du-Puy.
The Eglise Notre-Dame-d'Espérance on top of La Suquet is a 16th century church dedicated to Our Lady of Hope, built to replace the Notre-Dame-du-Puy. The church is majorly in Gothic style, with a Renaissance porch. The high altar has a gilded wooden statue from the 17th century of Our Lady of Hope holding a ship anchor in her hand, and the pulpit has panels depicting the Four Evangelists. The 8 side chapels are dedicated to the guilds of craftsmen. Cannes’ origins as a fishing village are evident in the boat models which can be seen below the statues of various saints. The Chapelle des Baptêmes has a rare 14th century sculpture from Burgundy of St Anne. The church has a good collection of 19th century paintings, including frescoes by George Roux depicting the baptism of Christ.
The Romanesque square bell tower of the church is also a famous landmark. You can get great views of the city, bay and the Esterel Massif from here.
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About Notre-Dame de l'Espérance
1 Rue de la Castre, 06400 Cannes, France
+33 4 93 99 55 07
Notre-Dame de l'Espérance and Nearby Sights on Map
Le Suquet
Le Suquet is the old town of Cannes - a maze of narrow, winding cobbled lanes lined with cozy restaurants and quaint houses overlooking the Bay of Cannes
Musee de la Castre
Housed in the ruins of the medieval castle of the Lérins monks on top of Le Suquet, the Castre Museum presents an eclectic collection of cultural and ethnographic exhibits from around the world
Marché Forville
The Forville Market in Le Suquet, the historic old town, is a large covered market with outlets selling fresh produce, flowers, seafood, and local delicacies such as freshly baked baguettes, cheeses, and chocolates
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Standing majestic on Le Croisette, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is best known for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival that attracts stars and cinephiles from around the world
Rue d'Antibes
Cannes attracts the rich and the famous every summer with its sunny beaches, film festival, and superlative shopping experiences
Promenade de la Croisette
The Promenade de la Croisette is a 2 km stretch along Mediterranean coast of Cannes, lined with sandy beaches, luxury hotels, shops and restaurants
Île Sainte-Marguerite
The Île Sainte-Marguerite is the largest of the Lérins Islands off the shore of Cannes
Île Saint-Honorat
The Île Saint-Honorat is the second largest of the Lérins Islands and home to the Cistercian monks who live in the Lérins Abbey