Villa Ardara Travel Guide

Mark And Jessica
Mark And Jessica
Villa Ardara Travel Guide

Essentials

Groceries, bank, and other essentials.
Closest grocery shop to the house, minutes drive in the town of Pegomas. They also have a gas station. Open Sunday morning as well. Monday - Saturday : 8.30am - 7.30pm Sunday : 9am - 12.30pm
13 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Super U
87 Rte de la Fènerie
13 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Closest grocery shop to the house, minutes drive in the town of Pegomas. They also have a gas station. Open Sunday morning as well. Monday - Saturday : 8.30am - 7.30pm Sunday : 9am - 12.30pm
Best shop for fresh fruit and veg plus dairy and meats. Monday - Saturday : 9am - 8pm Sunday : 9am - 12.30pm
19 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Grand Frais Mougins
667 Av. Saint-Martin
19 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Best shop for fresh fruit and veg plus dairy and meats. Monday - Saturday : 9am - 8pm Sunday : 9am - 12.30pm
French HyperMarket. Large shop with low prices. Exceptional drinks section. Monday - Saturday : 8.30am - 8.30pm Sunday : 8.30am - 1pm
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
E.Leclerc Grasse
59 Chem. de l'Orme
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
French HyperMarket. Large shop with low prices. Exceptional drinks section. Monday - Saturday : 8.30am - 8.30pm Sunday : 8.30am - 1pm
Bank and ATM in Pegomas 5 minutes from here.
BNP Paribas
1160 Rte de Grasse
Bank and ATM in Pegomas 5 minutes from here.
Organic grocery store
Biocoop Grasse Les Pois Bio
Organic grocery store

Food Scene

Where to go for oysters, mussels, and creatures from the sea....Very busy but iconic place to eat in Cannes. Book ahead of your visit.
172 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Astoux et Brun
27 Rue Félix Faure
172 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Where to go for oysters, mussels, and creatures from the sea....Very busy but iconic place to eat in Cannes. Book ahead of your visit.
Al Charq. Multiple locations in Cannes including the new one close the market. Excellent Shwarma and Falafel as well as bakklava. Great for a take out and then bring it to the beach.
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Al Charq
20 Rue Rouaze
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Al Charq. Multiple locations in Cannes including the new one close the market. Excellent Shwarma and Falafel as well as bakklava. Great for a take out and then bring it to the beach.
Tucked away on the back side of the train line in La Napoule this is by far the best Ice Cream-Gelato in town with loads of unusual flavors including Coal Miners Ice Cream. Spend the afternoon at the beach or the Chateau a short walk away and finish up with a delightful treat here.
Cascade des Glaces
Place de la Fontaine
Tucked away on the back side of the train line in La Napoule this is by far the best Ice Cream-Gelato in town with loads of unusual flavors including Coal Miners Ice Cream. Spend the afternoon at the beach or the Chateau a short walk away and finish up with a delightful treat here.
Literally set in a Zucchini field, this indoor outdoor eatery serves American type fare-burgers, quesadillas etc. in a funky little space. Free parking on the main road (careful it can be busy, or a small parking lot behind the shed..) Yes it really is a shed in a field....
7 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Zucchini Blossom
1283 Chem. de la Plaine
7 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Literally set in a Zucchini field, this indoor outdoor eatery serves American type fare-burgers, quesadillas etc. in a funky little space. Free parking on the main road (careful it can be busy, or a small parking lot behind the shed..) Yes it really is a shed in a field....
The Auberge Saint Donat is a routiere (road side restaurant for workers). This one is well known here for great value lunch (It comes with a pitcher of wine). There is no menu you get what you get, always plenty, and always good.. Exceedingly French from times past. Reservations are highly suggested for this no frills place. 16 euro I think for the menu du jour.... An experience. Dogs are welcome....
Auberge Saint Donat
Route de Valbonne
The Auberge Saint Donat is a routiere (road side restaurant for workers). This one is well known here for great value lunch (It comes with a pitcher of wine). There is no menu you get what you get, always plenty, and always good.. Exceedingly French from times past. Reservations are highly suggested for this no frills place. 16 euro I think for the menu du jour.... An experience. Dogs are welcome....
Sitting on the River Siagne (5 minutes from the house) a lovely spot for lunch or drinks in the evening. Easy parking... If you continue past the restaurant there is a walking path a long the river that winds it way back to the Village of Auribeau... Try the Tartar or pizza here.
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Restaurant L'Ecluse
968 Chem. de l'Écluse
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Sitting on the River Siagne (5 minutes from the house) a lovely spot for lunch or drinks in the evening. Easy parking... If you continue past the restaurant there is a walking path a long the river that winds it way back to the Village of Auribeau... Try the Tartar or pizza here.
Now called Pepite, formerly Le Spot. This place is set in the working port and I like to sit ground level to watch the work on the boats.. But the upper terrace is also enjoyable. Go for the lunch menu. Good salads and burgers.
17 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Pépite - restaurant
Avenue Henry Clews
17 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Now called Pepite, formerly Le Spot. This place is set in the working port and I like to sit ground level to watch the work on the boats.. But the upper terrace is also enjoyable. Go for the lunch menu. Good salads and burgers.
This is the stand a lone shop of the restaurant of the same name LÓasis. If you don´t have the budget for 130 euro main dish you can just pop into the shop for bread. But better still, the cakes. Possibly the best cakes I´ve ever had anywhere. It is particularly fun to choose 4 or 5 bring them home and share them with the family. You will be delighted with yourself.
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Boutique Oasis
6 Rue Jean-Honoré Carle
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
This is the stand a lone shop of the restaurant of the same name LÓasis. If you don´t have the budget for 130 euro main dish you can just pop into the shop for bread. But better still, the cakes. Possibly the best cakes I´ve ever had anywhere. It is particularly fun to choose 4 or 5 bring them home and share them with the family. You will be delighted with yourself.
Run by a Vietnamese family the rolls here are excellent. Take out or eat in you can´t go wrong with a platter of maki...
Sushi Manga
520 Av. de la République
Run by a Vietnamese family the rolls here are excellent. Take out or eat in you can´t go wrong with a platter of maki...
Located inside the Auchan hypermarket in Grasse. This place is the best in town for nems (Spring Rolls) and other take out Asian fare. Inexpensive.
Mi-am
9 Av. Thiers
Located inside the Auchan hypermarket in Grasse. This place is the best in town for nems (Spring Rolls) and other take out Asian fare. Inexpensive.
One of many vineyards in the area. This one is less commercial and near the delightful town of Cotignac.
château carpe diem
4436 route de Carcès
One of many vineyards in the area. This one is less commercial and near the delightful town of Cotignac.
Local place within walking distance of the house with fantastic views and French fare. They also have a small bar area. Really authentic local place.
la table du village
66 Route du Village
Local place within walking distance of the house with fantastic views and French fare. They also have a small bar area. Really authentic local place.
Pizzeria and snack in Auribeau Village with suberb views. Great place to have a pizza and a pitcher of rose.
Bar Du Portail
2 Rue du Portail
Pizzeria and snack in Auribeau Village with suberb views. Great place to have a pizza and a pitcher of rose.
Le Jardin Secret in the Lou Calen hotel has a great 55 euro lunch menu in stunning provancal setting. The menu is inventive and local and the service top. Enjoy the wine route drive followed by lunch and a visit to the Abbey du Thoronet on the trip back. reservations needed for the summer months.
Hôtel Lou Calen
13 Rue de l'Araignée
Le Jardin Secret in the Lou Calen hotel has a great 55 euro lunch menu in stunning provancal setting. The menu is inventive and local and the service top. Enjoy the wine route drive followed by lunch and a visit to the Abbey du Thoronet on the trip back. reservations needed for the summer months.
Lovely cafe restaurant in Grasse with home made fare and good service.
L'Arrosoir
6 Rue des Moulinets
Lovely cafe restaurant in Grasse with home made fare and good service.
Indian food in Grasse. Excellent fare.
11 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Le New Punjab
17 Av. Thiers
11 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Indian food in Grasse. Excellent fare.
Highly rated high end restaurant in Mandelieu La Napoule.
Bessem Restaurant
183 Av. de la République
Highly rated high end restaurant in Mandelieu La Napoule.
5 minutes from here in Pegomas. This place serves excellent daily specials, fish, burgers, etc. Always good service.
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Le Grill de la Mourachonne
3 Place du Logis
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
5 minutes from here in Pegomas. This place serves excellent daily specials, fish, burgers, etc. Always good service.
Beach bar and plage prive. Nice salads, great views, easy to spend half a day here Reservations needed for beach seating in the summer.
Dolce Farniente
Beach bar and plage prive. Nice salads, great views, easy to spend half a day here Reservations needed for beach seating in the summer.
Maison Mirabeau wine shop in Cotignac. Contact them for wine and Gin tastings. Add lunch at Jardin Secret and a visit to the famous rock walls. Better yet visit on a market day.
Maison Mirabeau
5 Cr Gambetta
Maison Mirabeau wine shop in Cotignac. Contact them for wine and Gin tastings. Add lunch at Jardin Secret and a visit to the famous rock walls. Better yet visit on a market day.
Independent brewery in Pont Sur Loup. Very scenic back country bar and brewery with home made lemonade, nibbles, and great beers. They also have a shop. the opening hours can be quite sporadic and parking may be difficult but highly photogenic and worth it.
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Bacho Brewery
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Independent brewery in Pont Sur Loup. Very scenic back country bar and brewery with home made lemonade, nibbles, and great beers. They also have a shop. the opening hours can be quite sporadic and parking may be difficult but highly photogenic and worth it.
Chateau Berne, owned by LVMH is a large hotel and wine estate where vineyard visits are possible. They also offer bike rentals and have a few expensive restaurants.
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Chateau de Berne
Chemin des Imberts
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Chateau Berne, owned by LVMH is a large hotel and wine estate where vineyard visits are possible. They also offer bike rentals and have a few expensive restaurants.
Closest vineyard to the house, 20 minutes on the motorway. Take the Coastal road from LaNapoule all the way to Frejus with this vineyard as the end point. They have a lovely restaurant and it is an unpretentious place to visit.
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Clos Roses
1609 Route de Malpasset
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Closest vineyard to the house, 20 minutes on the motorway. Take the Coastal road from LaNapoule all the way to Frejus with this vineyard as the end point. They have a lovely restaurant and it is an unpretentious place to visit.
Back country restaurant, French to its core set in an old girls school.
33 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
L'Ecole des Filles
380 Av. Amiral de Grasse
33 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Back country restaurant, French to its core set in an old girls school.
La Bastide Saint Antoine is a Michelin stared restaurant 5 minnutes from here that is worth the splurge. Lunch menu is highly recommended and if you do not order wine it is a great deal. You can wear shorts and service is excellent.
36 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
LA BASTIDE SAINT ANTOINE
48 Av. Henri Dunant
36 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
La Bastide Saint Antoine is a Michelin stared restaurant 5 minnutes from here that is worth the splurge. Lunch menu is highly recommended and if you do not order wine it is a great deal. You can wear shorts and service is excellent.
Book store, co working, cafe space outside of Mougins Old town.
Un moment chez Mémé
Book store, co working, cafe space outside of Mougins Old town.
Best coffee in the area, in a lovely calm square overlooking the new library.
Little Green Café Grasse
Best coffee in the area, in a lovely calm square overlooking the new library.
Celeb hot spot for Italian fare in Antibes.
73 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Michelangelo
4 Rue des Cordiers
73 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Celeb hot spot for Italian fare in Antibes.
Ice coffee and tea Portuguese style
La Saudade
Ice coffee and tea Portuguese style
Little food truck/shed outside Botanic shop near the Perfume Museum Garden. Lovely owner-healthy and right priced fare.
Fou d'Bio
Little food truck/shed outside Botanic shop near the Perfume Museum Garden. Lovely owner-healthy and right priced fare.
This is a very casual beer bar that doubles as a store. If you like German beers or other European beers you can buy them by the case and return the bottles for a discount. I’m not sure about the food, or the bar atmosphere. I think it is a pretty local place.
My Beers Grasse
This is a very casual beer bar that doubles as a store. If you like German beers or other European beers you can buy them by the case and return the bottles for a discount. I’m not sure about the food, or the bar atmosphere. I think it is a pretty local place.
Cantine, Tea Salon, decoration shop. Lunch plate 13.90. Easy parking on site or down the street. Locals place with shabby chic vibe.
The Nomad Corner
12 All. Beausoleil
Cantine, Tea Salon, decoration shop. Lunch plate 13.90. Easy parking on site or down the street. Locals place with shabby chic vibe.

Favorites of ours

Places that are often not talked about in guidebooks, but rather local favorites. I appreciate the less crowded sports especially in summer and places that are more authentic to life here.
Fantastic place with a garden.. treasure hunt for kids and quirky story behind this iconic chateau... The beaches around it are also a haven for locals...
102 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Chateau de la Napoule / Henry-Clews Museum
453 Av. Henry Clews
102 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Fantastic place with a garden.. treasure hunt for kids and quirky story behind this iconic chateau... The beaches around it are also a haven for locals...
The main market in Cannes. Open in the mornings. It is still among the best here. Go early and find a seat outside at one of the coffee shops that ring the market. What to buy: herbs, flowers, and anything that catches your fancy. GO EARLY
371 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Marché Forville
371 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The main market in Cannes. Open in the mornings. It is still among the best here. Go early and find a seat outside at one of the coffee shops that ring the market. What to buy: herbs, flowers, and anything that catches your fancy. GO EARLY
Possible to rent peddle boats. They also have a large water obstacle course in the summer. Be careful swimming here as the lake is deep and the currents change.
273 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Lac De Saint Cassien
273 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Possible to rent peddle boats. They also have a large water obstacle course in the summer. Be careful swimming here as the lake is deep and the currents change.
A Monastery on an island where they make wine. Accessible by boat and only 15 minutes from the Port of Cannes.
Île Saint-Honorat
A Monastery on an island where they make wine. Accessible by boat and only 15 minutes from the Port of Cannes.
Perfumery garden that compliments any visit to a perfume factory. It is a lovely garden for a stroll.
21 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Les Jardins du MIP
979 Chemin des Gourettes
21 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Perfumery garden that compliments any visit to a perfume factory. It is a lovely garden for a stroll.
Indoor Canyoning, Climbing, and caving. Reservations required. Kids can do 3 activities for a great price. Europes largest indoor canyoning facility.
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Vesubia Mountain Park
Allée du Docteur Fulconis
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Indoor Canyoning, Climbing, and caving. Reservations required. Kids can do 3 activities for a great price. Europes largest indoor canyoning facility.
Don´t skip our local village. There is a small cafe where you can enjoy the view with a glass of rose. Walk down the steps to the River Siagne from the main village, or just get lost. A rather unusual non touristic village dating from the 12th century.
13 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Auribeau-sur-Siagne
13 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Don´t skip our local village. There is a small cafe where you can enjoy the view with a glass of rose. Walk down the steps to the River Siagne from the main village, or just get lost. A rather unusual non touristic village dating from the 12th century.
Public sailing school and rental of Kayaks, SUPS, kite, sailboats etc. Lessons available and good rates. Just behind the school next to La Plage private beach is a great place to sit to enjoy a day at the beach.
Centre Nautique Municipal Les Voiles de Lérins
Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Public sailing school and rental of Kayaks, SUPS, kite, sailboats etc. Lessons available and good rates. Just behind the school next to La Plage private beach is a great place to sit to enjoy a day at the beach.
Take a 15 minute boat to this island. no cars allowed. There is an underwater museum where you can snorkle to see their underwater sculptures. Or you can charter a boat for the day to visit this spot.
520 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Lérins Islands
520 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Take a 15 minute boat to this island. no cars allowed. There is an underwater museum where you can snorkle to see their underwater sculptures. Or you can charter a boat for the day to visit this spot.
Must do here. Take the Corniche d'Or Coastal route from La Napoule to St. Raphael. A long the route are a few pull in parking lots. any of them will have a small path down to a viewing spot or a secret beach.
Corniche d'Or
D6098
Must do here. Take the Corniche d'Or Coastal route from La Napoule to St. Raphael. A long the route are a few pull in parking lots. any of them will have a small path down to a viewing spot or a secret beach.
Plage de Maupas and Calanque Christian are hidden gems. You must go early in summer. Both are good spots to snorkle and swim. They are part of a nature reserve do not wear harmful sun screen products and take care of flore and fauna.
Plage de Maupas
Plage de Maupas and Calanque Christian are hidden gems. You must go early in summer. Both are good spots to snorkle and swim. They are part of a nature reserve do not wear harmful sun screen products and take care of flore and fauna.
Must see. Matisse designed this chapel before his death and it is an iconic riviera destination. Confirm hours before your visit and plan your parking. You can walk from the center of Vence.
92 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Rosary Chapel
466 Av. Henri Matisse
92 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Must see. Matisse designed this chapel before his death and it is an iconic riviera destination. Confirm hours before your visit and plan your parking. You can walk from the center of Vence.
The hike around Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is amazing. Start in the Port and walk toward the cap going around the edge until you get to Palloma Beach.
Saint jean cap ferrat littoral
4 Chem. du Lido
The hike around Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is amazing. Start in the Port and walk toward the cap going around the edge until you get to Palloma Beach.
Hike around the Cap d'Antibes.
304 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cap d'Antibes
304 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hike around the Cap d'Antibes.
168 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Giardini Hanbury
43 Corso Montecarlo
168 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Not necessarily the restaurant. But the beach here is one of the best. There is a snorkelling route off the coast and a mix of public and private beaches as well as beach bars. Parking can be tough in the summer so go early.
15 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Restaurant Plage L'Aiguille
Promenade André Pradayrol
15 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Not necessarily the restaurant. But the beach here is one of the best. There is a snorkelling route off the coast and a mix of public and private beaches as well as beach bars. Parking can be tough in the summer so go early.

Shopping

Large French Sports Hypermarket... Most Europeans already know this place, but most Americans will find the prices great especially for kids sports essentials from hunting, to boating, to football.
Decathlon Cannes Mandelieu
Avenue du Maréchal Lyautey
Large French Sports Hypermarket... Most Europeans already know this place, but most Americans will find the prices great especially for kids sports essentials from hunting, to boating, to football.
One of many perfume factories in Grasse. Visit the factory for free. Check out the other free museums of the same name in Grasse to learn about the history of perfume.
176 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Parfumerie Fragonard - The Historic Factory in Grasse
20 Bd Fragonard
176 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
One of many perfume factories in Grasse. Visit the factory for free. Check out the other free museums of the same name in Grasse to learn about the history of perfume.
The newest shopping mall on the Cote DÁzur food, movies, selection of shops.
647 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Polygone Riviera station
647 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The newest shopping mall on the Cote DÁzur food, movies, selection of shops.
Womens clothing shop in the commercial center of Auribeau.
23EME Ciel Vingt Trois Eme Ciel
Route du Village
Womens clothing shop in the commercial center of Auribeau.
The largest shopping mall on the Riviera. Next to the Nice Airport with hihg end shops, restaurants, and a beach just outside. Dogs are welcome.
433 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cap3000
217 Av. Eugène Donadeï
433 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The largest shopping mall on the Riviera. Next to the Nice Airport with hihg end shops, restaurants, and a beach just outside. Dogs are welcome.
Old Olive Mill in Grasse with a cute shop and easy access from here. To visit on the way to the back country.
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Huilerie Sainte Anne
138 Rte de Draguignan
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Old Olive Mill in Grasse with a cute shop and easy access from here. To visit on the way to the back country.
Garden center, bio market, beauty products. They have a food truck outside that is quite nice. Next door to the Jardins du MIP. Combine the two for a nice day out.
botanic® Mouans-Sartoux
999 Chem. des Gourettes
Garden center, bio market, beauty products. They have a food truck outside that is quite nice. Next door to the Jardins du MIP. Combine the two for a nice day out.
Molinard, one of 3 famous perfume factories in Grasse. The factory features architecture from Gustav Eiffel and has free and easy parking. One of the better tours and self guided multilingual options are on offer. They have stipped back basic fragrances on offer. tours are free.
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Molinard - Bastide historique & Musée
60 Bd Victor Hugo
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Molinard, one of 3 famous perfume factories in Grasse. The factory features architecture from Gustav Eiffel and has free and easy parking. One of the better tours and self guided multilingual options are on offer. They have stipped back basic fragrances on offer. tours are free.
Garden center that has a selection of local products -wine, beer, honey, etc. It is also fun to look at the types of things they sell such as beekeeper gear and olive harvesting products.
Gamm vert
Garden center that has a selection of local products -wine, beer, honey, etc. It is also fun to look at the types of things they sell such as beekeeper gear and olive harvesting products.
Clothing, shoes, household and furniture all on trend for men, and women.
Le Grand Comptoir concept store
1075 Chem. des Gourettes
Clothing, shoes, household and furniture all on trend for men, and women.
The name is a rif on the national tax office. All items here must be useful, iconic in design, and Made in France.
8 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Tresors Publics
11 Rue du Pont Vieux
8 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The name is a rif on the national tax office. All items here must be useful, iconic in design, and Made in France.

Villages Worth the Time

Mougins, 20 minutes from the house is a foodie paradise. Perched village with art galleries, restaurants, and a museum. Lovely place for a stroll.
222 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Mougins
222 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Mougins, 20 minutes from the house is a foodie paradise. Perched village with art galleries, restaurants, and a museum. Lovely place for a stroll.
Stunning perched village with plenty to see and do. From watching boules, to enjoying the views. Visit the Fondation Maeght if you are an art lover. Good town for strollers and shoppers. Don't miss For a full day out start in St. Paul de Vence, then go to Vence, continue to Tourettes Sur Loup and end the day with beer and lemonade at Bacho Brewery.
774 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Saint Paul de Vence
774 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Stunning perched village with plenty to see and do. From watching boules, to enjoying the views. Visit the Fondation Maeght if you are an art lover. Good town for strollers and shoppers. Don't miss For a full day out start in St. Paul de Vence, then go to Vence, continue to Tourettes Sur Loup and end the day with beer and lemonade at Bacho Brewery.
Unusual grid shaped village (25 minutes from house) that is well known for the busy Friday market. It is home to a large expat population making English the go to language. Many restaurants, and English book shop as well as boutique shopping. Valbonne has a good vibe day or night. Don't miss! Friday morning market.
219 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Valbonne
219 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Unusual grid shaped village (25 minutes from house) that is well known for the busy Friday market. It is home to a large expat population making English the go to language. Many restaurants, and English book shop as well as boutique shopping. Valbonne has a good vibe day or night. Don't miss! Friday morning market.
Biot is known for glass blowing (the trade and tradition continues) here. Charming village that has a pottery museum, glass factories, and restaurants. You can combine Biot with Valbonne.
190 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Biot
190 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Biot is known for glass blowing (the trade and tradition continues) here. Charming village that has a pottery museum, glass factories, and restaurants. You can combine Biot with Valbonne.
Cagnes Sur Mer boasts a castle, views, and old world charm. Caution that parking may be difficult here. If you are in the area, visit Renoir´s house nearby and the Ferdanand Leger Museum.
103 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cagnes-sur-Mer
103 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cagnes Sur Mer boasts a castle, views, and old world charm. Caution that parking may be difficult here. If you are in the area, visit Renoir´s house nearby and the Ferdanand Leger Museum.
Less well known than neighboring St. Paul de Vence, Vence is a working town. Just walking around this place you come across excellent sign posted information that is worthwhile making this place a hidden gem.
135 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Vence
135 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Less well known than neighboring St. Paul de Vence, Vence is a working town. Just walking around this place you come across excellent sign posted information that is worthwhile making this place a hidden gem.
The start of the Corniche d´Or coastal driving route, Theoule Sur Mer is beautiful and boasts seaside walking trails, and an entrance into the Esterel hiking area.
142 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Théoule sur Mer
142 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The start of the Corniche d´Or coastal driving route, Theoule Sur Mer is beautiful and boasts seaside walking trails, and an entrance into the Esterel hiking area.
Frejus is an old Roman town. The Roman ruins remain dotted everywhere in this working man´s town. It is a good spot to end the Cornice dÓr coastal route...
189 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Fréjus
189 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Frejus is an old Roman town. The Roman ruins remain dotted everywhere in this working man´s town. It is a good spot to end the Cornice dÓr coastal route...
Travelling further back in the countryside there are a number of small villages. This one is a gem. Keep in mind that when you go further back there are often fewer services and not as many options for places to eat, etc. so plan ahead. Combie with Tourettes and Seillans for a full day out.
91 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Fayence
91 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Travelling further back in the countryside there are a number of small villages. This one is a gem. Keep in mind that when you go further back there are often fewer services and not as many options for places to eat, etc. so plan ahead. Combie with Tourettes and Seillans for a full day out.
A must visit town in the South of France. Park near the Port and check that out before heading to the walled city center. Nice markets, labyrinth streets, mountain and sea views as well as a little beach. The Picasso Museum is located here, but Antibes is better known as the Super Yacht hub. With her deep port she is home to some of the most luxurious vessels around and the town is full of young and vibrant people who work in the yacht industry.
558 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Antibes
558 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
A must visit town in the South of France. Park near the Port and check that out before heading to the walled city center. Nice markets, labyrinth streets, mountain and sea views as well as a little beach. The Picasso Museum is located here, but Antibes is better known as the Super Yacht hub. With her deep port she is home to some of the most luxurious vessels around and the town is full of young and vibrant people who work in the yacht industry.
Grasse (5 km form the house) has a mixed reputation. I happen to love it. More Italian in feel than the other towns in the area. Must visit is the perfumeries for a free tour. Fragonard also has a number of free museums which are all well worth it. As is going to the look out point after the Cathedral and the old fish market square, now home to aspiring artists. Le New Punjab is recommended for lunch.
389 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Grasse
389 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Grasse (5 km form the house) has a mixed reputation. I happen to love it. More Italian in feel than the other towns in the area. Must visit is the perfumeries for a free tour. Fragonard also has a number of free museums which are all well worth it. As is going to the look out point after the Cathedral and the old fish market square, now home to aspiring artists. Le New Punjab is recommended for lunch.
Farther afield, but worth the drive if you take the slow roads and take in the numerous vineyards in the area. Also visit Abbey Thornville if you are in this direction, Correns, and the Gorges du Verdon.
131 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cotignac
131 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Farther afield, but worth the drive if you take the slow roads and take in the numerous vineyards in the area. Also visit Abbey Thornville if you are in this direction, Correns, and the Gorges du Verdon.
15 minu
MOUANS SARTOUX
15 minu
Tuesday is market day in this backcountry village. 30 minutes from here with lovely scenic drive on the way. Great forest hiking to see the Pont de Tuves or visit the Grottes.
Saint-cezaire-sur-siagne
Tuesday is market day in this backcountry village. 30 minutes from here with lovely scenic drive on the way. Great forest hiking to see the Pont de Tuves or visit the Grottes.

Sightseeing

The gardens here are among the best in the area. Spring is a must (From March to June). While in the area-head to the port and walk around the peninsula on one of the marked trails, or try Paloma Beach.
249 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Villa och trädgårdar Ephrussi de Rothschild
1 Av. Ephrussi de Rothschild
249 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The gardens here are among the best in the area. Spring is a must (From March to June). While in the area-head to the port and walk around the peninsula on one of the marked trails, or try Paloma Beach.
A good hour and a half drive from here but well worth it. Stunning views, and yes the water is that blue... Even in summer the water here is very cold so prepare for that, and plan your route ahead of time. The drive from Grasse to the back country is well worth it in itself.
874 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Verdon Gorge
874 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
A good hour and a half drive from here but well worth it. Stunning views, and yes the water is that blue... Even in summer the water here is very cold so prepare for that, and plan your route ahead of time. The drive from Grasse to the back country is well worth it in itself.
This museum is often overlooked, and usually quite empty. That is a shame as the works are lovely and museum grounds impressive. Combine with a visit to Renoir´s House and the towns of Biot and Cagnes Sur Mer for a full day out.
107 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Fernand Leger National Museum
255 Chem. du Val de Pôme
107 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
This museum is often overlooked, and usually quite empty. That is a shame as the works are lovely and museum grounds impressive. Combine with a visit to Renoir´s House and the towns of Biot and Cagnes Sur Mer for a full day out.
Yes, more museums.. This one is also a gem for Bonnard fans. It is very small so make sure the exhibit interests you.
111 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Musee Bonnard
16 Bd Sadi Carnot
111 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Yes, more museums.. This one is also a gem for Bonnard fans. It is very small so make sure the exhibit interests you.
The Massif de Ësterel is a hop and skip from here. Accessible from Theoule Sur Mer -there are endless hiking options here. For novices start at Notre dame d'Afrique statue and follow one of the trails from there. Careful to return on the same route.
266 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Massif de l'Esterel
266 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Massif de Ësterel is a hop and skip from here. Accessible from Theoule Sur Mer -there are endless hiking options here. For novices start at Notre dame d'Afrique statue and follow one of the trails from there. Careful to return on the same route.
Not as important or famous as other Picasso Museums. This building houses sketches and pottery mostly as well as visiting exhibits. The building and view from the walls of Antibes are stunning.
696 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Picassomuseet
place mariejol
696 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Not as important or famous as other Picasso Museums. This building houses sketches and pottery mostly as well as visiting exhibits. The building and view from the walls of Antibes are stunning.
700 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Musee Matisse
164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez
700 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Located a stone´s throw from the Matisse Museum, this is a religious inspired collection.
534 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Marc Chagall National Museum
Avenue Docteur Ménard
534 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Located a stone´s throw from the Matisse Museum, this is a religious inspired collection.
Not a museum, the home of Renoir up until his death. You can see his room and tools and explore the gardens. It is little visited which is why I like it so much. The large gardens are great for a picnic in the olive trees that Renoir used to paint. No, you will not see many actual works (Only 14 paintings) but you get a sense of what it was like in the early 20th century. And the actual trees and rooms he painted are still there.
165 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Musée Renoir
165 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Not a museum, the home of Renoir up until his death. You can see his room and tools and explore the gardens. It is little visited which is why I like it so much. The large gardens are great for a picnic in the olive trees that Renoir used to paint. No, you will not see many actual works (Only 14 paintings) but you get a sense of what it was like in the early 20th century. And the actual trees and rooms he painted are still there.
Great little beach spot near Frejus off the Corniche D'Or route.
43 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Agay
43 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great little beach spot near Frejus off the Corniche D'Or route.
Add this to your wine route. Free parking, all sorts of history. A great diversion of the vines in picture perfect provencal scenery. Visit the town of Cotignac for lunch.
206 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Abbaye du Thoronet
206 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Add this to your wine route. Free parking, all sorts of history. A great diversion of the vines in picture perfect provencal scenery. Visit the town of Cotignac for lunch.
If your tempted to visit Italy, San Remo is not a bad destination. The food is incredible on the Italian side. The drive is fantastic. Have pizza and a coffee or take in a market and wind your way home.
180 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Sanremo
180 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
If your tempted to visit Italy, San Remo is not a bad destination. The food is incredible on the Italian side. The drive is fantastic. Have pizza and a coffee or take in a market and wind your way home.
Caves in the back country. Great to visit on a hot day. Nice day out for kids.
61 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Grottan Saint-Cézaire
1481 Rte des Grottes
61 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Caves in the back country. Great to visit on a hot day. Nice day out for kids.
Accrobranch... Beautiful views from this ropes course. 3 levels from very easy to exceptionally difficult. In the hights of Grasse with great views.
16 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Riviera Nature
9001 Rte de la Malle
16 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Accrobranch... Beautiful views from this ropes course. 3 levels from very easy to exceptionally difficult. In the hights of Grasse with great views.
Ideal hot weather destination. A visit to the caves is perfect in summer. Well organised guided tour underground. There is also a nature walk outside. Combine with the nearby village of St. Cezaire for a feel of more rural Provence. Tuesday is market day.
Les Grottes
Ideal hot weather destination. A visit to the caves is perfect in summer. Well organised guided tour underground. There is also a nature walk outside. Combine with the nearby village of St. Cezaire for a feel of more rural Provence. Tuesday is market day.
No permit needed electric boat trip on the River Siagne for up to 6 people.
Electric Boat Mandelieu
No permit needed electric boat trip on the River Siagne for up to 6 people.