Circuits des villages perchés
Sightseeing
Eze Village
A chi-chi coastal medieval village with ruins of a chateau is the spot for the spectacular Nice-to-Monaco billion dollar view. Wear comfortable shoes, the village streets are small windy stone paved alleys. If you make it to the top, there are ramparts and a tropical garden.
While at the Chevre D’Or have lunch or a drink at the restaurant’s les Ramparts outdoor dining area ....worth the price! Alternatively, go back for dinner Château Eza is also a great place to take a rest, have a drink and enjoy the view. Eze/ Chevre D’Or should be on your must do list.
By car we recommend taking National 7, Moyenne Corniche which is the way to go to Eze-Village ....view is amazing.
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Èze
Eze Village
A chi-chi coastal medieval village with ruins of a chateau is the spot for the spectacular Nice-to-Monaco billion dollar view. Wear comfortable shoes, the village streets are small windy stone paved alleys. If you make it to the top, there are ramparts and a tropical garden.
While at the Chevre D’Or have lunch or a drink at the restaurant’s les Ramparts outdoor dining area ....worth the price! Alternatively, go back for dinner Château Eza is also a great place to take a rest, have a drink and enjoy the view. Eze/ Chevre D’Or should be on your must do list.
By car we recommend taking National 7, Moyenne Corniche which is the way to go to Eze-Village ....view is amazing.
Grasse
This is an easy going day of activity. Again, take the smaller roads (toward Fayence).
Grasse is the home of the parfumeries. It has little interest beyond the perfume industry, but is worth a stop to take a tour. The two that I have visited are Fragonard, Rte. De Cannes Les 4 Chemins and Molinard 60 Bd Victor Hugo Fragonard is probably the better tour, but I enjoy Molinard’s fragrances more.
No reservations are required and tours go through every half hour. Another point of interest is the Musée International de la Parfumerie 8 Place du Cours, where you can learn all that there is to learn about the history of perfume.
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Grasse
Grasse
This is an easy going day of activity. Again, take the smaller roads (toward Fayence).
Grasse is the home of the parfumeries. It has little interest beyond the perfume industry, but is worth a stop to take a tour. The two that I have visited are Fragonard, Rte. De Cannes Les 4 Chemins and Molinard 60 Bd Victor Hugo Fragonard is probably the better tour, but I enjoy Molinard’s fragrances more.
No reservations are required and tours go through every half hour. Another point of interest is the Musée International de la Parfumerie 8 Place du Cours, where you can learn all that there is to learn about the history of perfume.
There is a free parking at the bottom of the hill and you can walk up through a path there is also a parking closer to the entrance where you can park specially if you have difficulty to walk...
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Fondation Maeght
623 Chem. des GardettesThere is a free parking at the bottom of the hill and you can walk up through a path there is also a parking closer to the entrance where you can park specially if you have difficulty to walk...
St. Paul de Vence is a medieval village that became a colony for starving artists in the 1920’s. Some of these artists, Modigilani, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Miro, etc., etc. hit the big time, giving the village its caché that has lived on to be capitalized upon by current day tour operators. Although touristy, the village offers much charm.
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Saint Paul de Vence
St. Paul de Vence is a medieval village that became a colony for starving artists in the 1920’s. Some of these artists, Modigilani, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Miro, etc., etc. hit the big time, giving the village its caché that has lived on to be capitalized upon by current day tour operators. Although touristy, the village offers much charm.
La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Restaurant
Place du Général de GaulleSt. Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a seaside village on a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean about 10km up the coast from Nice. The area is heavily residential, with the very expensive homes mostly hidden behind high fences.
SJCF is home to the Ephrussi de Rothschild (or Villa Ile de France) the mansion of the Baronness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. It's a museum in itself (the building and furnishings) and has an enormous art collection. The villa grounds have an extensive set of 7 gardens designed in different styles: French Traditional, Florentine, Spanish, Exotic, Lapidary, Japanese, Provencal. The villa is located at the northern end (entrance) of the peninsula, open 10a-7p, weekends and school holidays, 10a-6p.
SJCF has some nice beaches if you want to squeeze in a little more beach time. Paloma beach is southeast of the port, on the north side of a small peninsula St. Hospice. Being on a northeast-facing shore and at the base of some tall cliffs, this beach is the most protected from winds, and has less sun in the afternoons. It is about a 5-10 min walk from the port. From the Port, walk south and up the road past La Voile d'Or; straight, past the hotel Brise Marine, to the junction of Ave Claude Vignon; left, towards "Chapelle St. Hospice", for about 300 m. Passable beach is on the northwest side of the main peninsula, past the Office de Tourisme and past the zoo. It's west-facing, with a view across the Rade de Villefranche. Cro de Peï Pin is the biggest beach, located just north of the port at the Anse Lilong (the bay between the main peninsula and the smaller Ste Hospice peninsula), facing eastward into the Baie des Fourmis and the Tete de Chene. There is public parking lot alongside the beach
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a seaside village on a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean about 10km up the coast from Nice. The area is heavily residential, with the very expensive homes mostly hidden behind high fences.
SJCF is home to the Ephrussi de Rothschild (or Villa Ile de France) the mansion of the Baronness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. It's a museum in itself (the building and furnishings) and has an enormous art collection. The villa grounds have an extensive set of 7 gardens designed in different styles: French Traditional, Florentine, Spanish, Exotic, Lapidary, Japanese, Provencal. The villa is located at the northern end (entrance) of the peninsula, open 10a-7p, weekends and school holidays, 10a-6p.
SJCF has some nice beaches if you want to squeeze in a little more beach time. Paloma beach is southeast of the port, on the north side of a small peninsula St. Hospice. Being on a northeast-facing shore and at the base of some tall cliffs, this beach is the most protected from winds, and has less sun in the afternoons. It is about a 5-10 min walk from the port. From the Port, walk south and up the road past La Voile d'Or; straight, past the hotel Brise Marine, to the junction of Ave Claude Vignon; left, towards "Chapelle St. Hospice", for about 300 m. Passable beach is on the northwest side of the main peninsula, past the Office de Tourisme and past the zoo. It's west-facing, with a view across the Rade de Villefranche. Cro de Peï Pin is the biggest beach, located just north of the port at the Anse Lilong (the bay between the main peninsula and the smaller Ste Hospice peninsula), facing eastward into the Baie des Fourmis and the Tete de Chene. There is public parking lot alongside the beach
Established by the Greeks (of course) in the 4th century BC, originally named Nikaia, there is so much to see and do in Nice that I will offer a few thoughts, and refer you to a guide book.
When you arrive you will find the waterfront lined with grand hotels and palm trees. The main drag down the waterfront is Promenade des Anglais. The beach in Nice is rocky, very clean, excellent for swimming and makes a beautiful noise from the waves tossing the rocks as they hit the shore. You will want to focus the majority of your exploration in Vieux Nice Ville ( the Old City) and the Vieux Port (Old Port).
Some of the highlights of Vieux Nice are Cours Saleya, which is the heart of Vieux Nice and where the notable Nice flower market is set up Tues through Sat. On Mondays Cours Saleya hosts an antiques market. Off the Cours Saleya you will find a variety of historic chapels and cathedrals, and the Maison de Ville (city hall). Perched above Vieux Nice is the Colline de Château, the site of a former chateau, which is now a park, located at the top of the hill overlooking the bay. It affords a great view and a nice walk. If you do not want to walk up one of the easiest way to brings you up and down in less than 3 minutes is through the entrance to the Castle Hill Nice elevator It operates for free on different hours during the day and is located at Rue des Ponchettes, you can also take the Nice train up to the Castle Hill which cost about 8 euros it takes about 1 hour through the Old Town and up to the Castle Hill, where it stops where you will have a fantastic view of Nice. If you start in Vieux Nice and walk up and over La Colline and go down the other side you will find yourself in the Old Port area where there are numerous antiques and specialty shops to explore.
We also recommend a side trip to Cimiez, about two miles from Vieux Nice for Musée Matisse and the Chagall museum. Also in Cimiez you can hang with the monks at Monastère de Cimiez. When in Nice you must snack and eat.
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Nice
Established by the Greeks (of course) in the 4th century BC, originally named Nikaia, there is so much to see and do in Nice that I will offer a few thoughts, and refer you to a guide book.
When you arrive you will find the waterfront lined with grand hotels and palm trees. The main drag down the waterfront is Promenade des Anglais. The beach in Nice is rocky, very clean, excellent for swimming and makes a beautiful noise from the waves tossing the rocks as they hit the shore. You will want to focus the majority of your exploration in Vieux Nice Ville ( the Old City) and the Vieux Port (Old Port).
Some of the highlights of Vieux Nice are Cours Saleya, which is the heart of Vieux Nice and where the notable Nice flower market is set up Tues through Sat. On Mondays Cours Saleya hosts an antiques market. Off the Cours Saleya you will find a variety of historic chapels and cathedrals, and the Maison de Ville (city hall). Perched above Vieux Nice is the Colline de Château, the site of a former chateau, which is now a park, located at the top of the hill overlooking the bay. It affords a great view and a nice walk. If you do not want to walk up one of the easiest way to brings you up and down in less than 3 minutes is through the entrance to the Castle Hill Nice elevator It operates for free on different hours during the day and is located at Rue des Ponchettes, you can also take the Nice train up to the Castle Hill which cost about 8 euros it takes about 1 hour through the Old Town and up to the Castle Hill, where it stops where you will have a fantastic view of Nice. If you start in Vieux Nice and walk up and over La Colline and go down the other side you will find yourself in the Old Port area where there are numerous antiques and specialty shops to explore.
We also recommend a side trip to Cimiez, about two miles from Vieux Nice for Musée Matisse and the Chagall museum. Also in Cimiez you can hang with the monks at Monastère de Cimiez. When in Nice you must snack and eat.
Plage
Plage Tahiti is our recommendation for beach time. Located on the northern side of Pampelonne/Ramatuelle, this beach is sandy, fashionable and has several cafés and restaurants. Expect topless or the occasional nude sunbather. A restaurant named Plage Tahiti is a nice place when you need to retreat from the sand and have lunch or a drink. There is ample parking.
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Plage de Tahiti
Plage Tahiti is our recommendation for beach time. Located on the northern side of Pampelonne/Ramatuelle, this beach is sandy, fashionable and has several cafés and restaurants. Expect topless or the occasional nude sunbather. A restaurant named Plage Tahiti is a nice place when you need to retreat from the sand and have lunch or a drink. There is ample parking.
Saint Tropez
La Maison des Papillons, housed in the former residence of the turn- of-the-century photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue, 9 Rue Etienne Berny, is a museum devoted to butterflies presenting more than 4,500 species, many of them rare or endangered. The collection was created by the artist Dany Lartigue (son of J.H. Lartigue), open 10a.-12pm, 2pm-7pm.
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La Maison des Papillons
17 Rue Etienne BernyLa Maison des Papillons, housed in the former residence of the turn- of-the-century photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue, 9 Rue Etienne Berny, is a museum devoted to butterflies presenting more than 4,500 species, many of them rare or endangered. The collection was created by the artist Dany Lartigue (son of J.H. Lartigue), open 10a.-12pm, 2pm-7pm.
The village of St. Tropez is very quaint and one of those playgrounds of the über wealthy. Simple folks like us can amuse ourselves by walking along the port viewing the mega yachts that have parked for the evening. Time in St. Tropez is best spent wandering the little streets, stopping by the pétanque court, and soaking the mediterranean seaside atmosphere.
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Saint-Tropez
The village of St. Tropez is very quaint and one of those playgrounds of the über wealthy. Simple folks like us can amuse ourselves by walking along the port viewing the mega yachts that have parked for the evening. Time in St. Tropez is best spent wandering the little streets, stopping by the pétanque court, and soaking the mediterranean seaside atmosphere.
Råd om din stad
Ta sig runt
Our tip for future visitors if visiting St Tropez:
Travel time from Claviers to St Tropez is about 1h and 15 min, at a leisurely pace and assuming you don’t get stuck in traffic. So we recommend leaving around 7.30 am if you want to avoid the traffic from the beaches.
If you want to leave later take inland road through le Muy park in St Maxime and take the Bateaux Verts ferry across the bay. The boats depart every 15 mins and take just 15 min to the old harbour.
A beautiful short trip and a great way to arrive in St Tropez!
Check the time for return:-)
Airbnb do not allow to post website links so look for
"les bateaux verts St Maxime"