Can we combine Cagnes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

Yes, Saint-Paul is 6 km uphill from Cagnes. The driver can do Cagnes (Renoir) + Saint-Paul (Fondation Maeght) in one half-day.

Is the Renoir Museum in Haut-de-Cagnes?

No, the Renoir Museum (Domaine des Collettes) is between Cagnes-Ville and Haut-de-Cagnes. The Château-Musée Grimaldi is in Haut-de-Cagnes. Both are a 10-minute walk apart.

Is there parking at Haut-de-Cagnes?

A small car park exists at the top but is often full. A taxi drops you off and picks you up: the simplest solution.

Does the racecourse operate year-round?

No, races run December to March (flat) and in summer (evening meetings). Check the schedule on the France Galop website.

13 km · 20 min

Taxi Nice — Cagnes-sur-Mer

In Renoir's footsteps in Haut-de-Cagnes

13 km20 minFrom 25 — 35 €

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Distance

13 km

Duration

20 min

Estimated price

25 — 35 €

Availability

24/7

Cagnes-sur-Mer is a town with three faces: Haut-de-Cagnes, a perched medieval village dominated by the 14th-century Château Grimaldi converted into a museum; Cros-de-Cagnes, a fishing quarter with its pebble beach and small harbour; and Cagnes-Ville, a modern centre with the Côte d'Azur racecourse. It was at the Domaine des Collettes that Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent the last twelve years of his life (1907-1919), painting in the Mediterranean light that had captivated him. His studio and house are now a moving museum, set in a garden of century-old olive trees. The Château-Musée Grimaldi houses modern art collections and the Suzy Solidor donation.

Route

Route Nice → Cagnes-sur-Mer

From Nice, two options: the coastal M6098 road (extended Promenade des Anglais) along the sea, or the A8 exit 48. The coastal road is more beautiful but slower in summer. For Haut-de-Cagnes, drive up via Montée de la Bourgade (narrow streets — the driver knows the access routes). For the Renoir Museum, follow signs for 'Domaine des Collettes' from Cagnes-Ville.

Main route: A8 sortie 48 ou Promenade des Anglais / M6098 — ~2 € par A8

Points of interest along the way

Musée Renoir

Haut-de-Cagnes

Hippodrome

Practical tips

Our tips for Nice → Cagnes-sur-Mer

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Nice → Cagnes-sur-Mer route

The Renoir Museum is open daily except Tuesdays. The olive garden surrounding the house is as beautiful as the museum itself. Haut-de-Cagnes is a pedestrian village: wear good shoes for the steep cobbled lanes. Château Grimaldi offers a panoramic view from its tower. Cagnes-Ville market (Tuesday to Sunday mornings, Place du Maréchal-Juin) is a good Provençal market. In racing season, the Côte d'Azur racecourse holds very pleasant evening meetings.

Tolls: ~2 € par A8

Pricing

Taxi fare Nice → Cagnes-sur-Mer

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

25 — 35 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

29 — 40 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

28 — 39 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Nice to Cagnes-sur-Mer?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

Bus 200 (Ligne d'Azur) Nice–Cannes serves Cagnes for €1.50 but takes 30-40 minutes with stops. The TER takes 10 minutes for €3. A taxi is practical for combining Renoir Museum + Haut-de-Cagnes + Saint-Paul-de-Vence in one half-day.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

25 — 35 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

42 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Nice Taxi Cagnes-sur-Mer