In Le Tignet, the trail follows part of the Canal de la Siagne, a waterway crossing the Grasse hinterland between Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne and Cannes. The walk follows the ribbon of water that has profoundly shaped the water supply and landscape of the communities along its route.
Why is this walk interesting?
The appeal here is not a spectacular waterfall, but a combination of easy walking, hydraulic heritage and Mediterranean vegetation. Part of the canal remains open-air in Le Tignet, something the municipality and local preservation association are working to protect.
What to know before setting off
The canal is a water-supply structure, not a river equipped for swimming. Stay on accessible paths and respect the banks, fences and any local restrictions.
An extra detail
The Canal de la Siagne crosses 11 communes. A walk in Le Tignet therefore reveals one section of a much longer route closely linked to the history of water in the Pays de Grasse, rather than simply an isolated forest trail.
