Cagnes-Sur-Mer France.mov

Pictures of the town of Cagnes-Sur-Mer in the South of France about 10 miles west-southwest of Nice on the Mediterranean Coast. Its main attraction is a mountaintop medieval citadel that was once the home of the Grimaldi dynasty (the Royal family of Monaco). The castle is surrounded by le Haut-de-Cagnes the medieval village that once enjoyed its protection. The village and castle appear today as it did hundreds of years ago. However, the interiors of the structures have been outfitted with modern convenience. For example, the hotel Le Cagnard—where the views of the Mediterranean Coastline were taken—comes with all the creature comforts of a 4-star hotel, including an excellent restaurant with roof that slides open in the evening to provide patrons a clear view of the night sky. Getting to the hotel and castle requires a grueling ascent that will try the spirits of all but the most determined athlete or the villagers who trek up the hill every day.

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• Cagnes-Sur-Mer
• France
• Le Cagnard
• Haut-de-Cagnes
• Grimaldi dynasty
• Nice
• Provence
• Mediterranean 4-star hotel