Holidays in Mandelieu

Green, yellow, and blue are the three symbolic colors of Mandelieu (Mandelieu-la-Napoule). Green is the color of the golf courses, yellow is the color of mimosa flowers, and blue is the color of the Mediterranean Sea, whose waves gently caress the sandy beaches and small secluded coves.

Nestled deep in a bay popular with water sports enthusiasts, this seaside resort boasts the largest port capacity on the Côte d'Azur (six ports).

Every February, Mandelieu hosts the famous Mimosa Festival, attracting thousands of tourists from around the world. Mandelieu celebrates its symbolic flower, which is abundantly decorated with various fanfare-filled processions and festive corteges at the end of the day. Mandelieu is home to the Château de la Napoule. This 14th-century castle, destroyed by the troops of the Duke of Savoy, was converted into a glass factory after the Revolution of 1789. Its new owner, Henri Cluse, completely restored the building, giving it its current appearance as a stylized medieval castle.

Nearby are the Jardins du Château de la Napoule, created by the renowned florist Mary Cluse. Sculptures, executed in a fantastical or grotesque style, dot the turnings of the paths.

Mandelieu Climate

Mediterranean with moderately warm winters (average January temperature of 8-10°C) and dry, warm, and sunny summers (average July and August temperature of 24°C).

Water Sports: Mandelieu has three water sports centers offering windsurfing, sailing, and canoeing.

Golf

Golf Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu
This 18-hole (5,749 m) and 9-hole (2,118 m) golf course is the oldest in the department. Founded in 1891, it is renowned and hosts international tournaments. Magnificent fairways nestle among centuries-old umbrella firs, wide canals, and green hills. These two courses are equally beautiful and technically challenging.

Golf Cannes Mandelieu Riviera
"Golf Mandelieu-Riviera is the second course at Mandelieu, which opened in 1991. The designer of this very technically challenging, short course (5,313 m, par 71) is American Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It presents numerous technical challenges, including difficult-to-reach greens around the holes. The first part of the game is easy, and the return is much more challenging.

Academie De Golf David Leadbetter
Lessons from the world's most famous golf teacher, David Leadbetter, are offered at various schools, one of which is located at the Old Course at Cannes-Mandelieu.

Fishing

The Fishing Club Napoulois is open in Mandelieu, offering year-round fishing. Tuna fishing is available from June to October (for adults); a fishing school is also available for children aged 10 to 15.

Rowing

The Rowing Club Cannes Mandelieu offers rowing lessons for beginners, internships, training, and competitions on the river or sea.

Diving

Four diving centers are available.

The Royal Casino Mandelieu is located in the Sofitel Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino hotel. It offers slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and poker.