Known as the 'Père Lachaise of the Riviera', this picturesque 9-hectare terraced cemetery (since 1866) is the final resting place of notable figures: jeweler Carl Fabergé, writer Prosper Mérimée, author Klaus Mann, and Lord Brougham who established Cannes as a tourist destination. Beautiful landscaped architecture with ancient trees.
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Spring for blooming flowers, or autumn for beautiful foliage. Pick up a map at the entrance office showing famous graves.
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Pick up a leaflet from the office at the entrance showing the locations of famous graves including Carl Fabergé. Given the cemetery's vast size (9 hectares), it's recommended to photograph the map. The grave is marked with a Russian Orthodox cross.
You can take Bus No. 2 from outside the station if you don't want to make the steep walk up from Cannes center. The cemetery is located on a steep slope northwest of the city center.
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