Cabris combines a distinctive village history with a landscape of forests, garrigue, terraces and olive groves. Three chapels offer different historical perspectives, while the village also opens onto panoramic views of the valley, gulf and lake. You can tailor your stay according to whether you would like to focus more on architectural history, a guided tour, or nature and hiking.
A landscape of forest, garrigue and terraces
Cabris is one of the communes in the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d’Azur. Half of the commune’s area consists of a mix of forest and garrigue. A remarkable olive grove lies on the terraced hillsides. The terraces and olive grove give the landscape a different character from the areas of forest and garrigue.
The village offers exceptional panoramic views of the Siagne Valley, the Golfe de Napoule and Lac de St Cassien. The hillsides and olive grove shape the immediate landscape; from the village, the view widens to encompass the valley, gulf and lake. The surrounding landscape and views of these three named destinations thus complement each other.
Three chapels, different historical perspectives
The Sainte-Marguerite Chapel was built around 1500 as Cabris’s first parish church. Its altar is crowned by an altarpiece that was classified as a work of art on April 3, 1883. Its role as the first parish church and the specifically dated work of art provide two distinct historical points of reference for this chapel.
Saint Sébastien was built in the mid-16th century below the castle’s ramparts and served for a long time as the headquarters of the White Penitents. Sainte-Marguerite is notable for its role as the first parish church, while Saint Sébastien is notable for its long use as the headquarters of the White Penitents. The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Chapel, in turn, stands out for its very rare octagonal shape. It was probably built on the site and in the form of a Roman mausoleum. The historical perspectives thus range from a religious function and long-standing use to a distinctive architectural form with a possible Roman connection.
Guided tour, exhibitions and nature
Cabris Accueil organizes a guided tour of the village every Wednesday morning. If you would like to include it in your plans, check the date in advance; seasonal arrangements may change. Cabris Accueil also organizes a series of exhibitions throughout the summer. Check specific exhibition dates if you would like to plan your stay around them.
Le Grand Pré is a natural area for leisure and gatherings among the residents of Cabris. A named hiking route offers another way to enjoy nature: the “Balade à la Croix de Cabris” is a nature trail and hiking route marked as route 51. Route details may change, so check them before setting out. The guided village tour, summer exhibitions and hiking route offer different ways to include village history, seasonal events, or nature and outdoor activity in your plans.
Discover more destinations: Berre-Les-Alpes, Saint-Cezaire-Sur-Siagne, Saint-Antonin, Menton, Peille, Gilette, Roquebillière, Chateauneuf-Villevieille.
See the regional travel guide: Alpes-Maritimes.
