Local Info
Excursions.
Normally there are guide books at the house which will give you more information on destinations. See Recommended Reading.
Hill towns
St Paul de Vence
This is a fantastic contrast with Cannes, lots of cobbled streets and art for sale. About a 30 minute drive away, behind Antibes.
- Has a great museum in it.
- A grand old church with stained glass windows by Matisse.
Eze
This is a hill town along the sea. Eze is past Nice towards Monaco, so you need to make a full day of it to visit Eze. You can couple it with a trip to Monaco.
Mougins
It is possible to taxi to this town. It is about a 15 minute drive away. I would recommend booking lunch or dinner at Feu Follet and plan to enjoy a stroll around the town before or afterwards.
Organised excursions
If you dont want to drive yourself, you can organise through CTM Tel : 04 93 39 79 40.
Other places
Monaco
We often go in the evening to the open air cinema.
International Circus Festival - Monte Carlo
15th to 25th Jan
Circus Festival
Vintimille, Italy
Just across the border, with good shopping and markets.
Grasse
Lovely drive towards Bar sur Loup. Can recommend a meal at La Jarrerie in Bar sur Loup. Restaurant atmosphere is architectually interesting with lots of candles. Food is high quality. Many people enjoy a fine Sunday lunch here.
Telephone: 04 93 42 92 92
- Visit perfumerie Fragorard and their essence 'le Soleil'.
St Tropez
Has good beaches, with pine treses, suggest go by boat in season to avoid holiday traffic.
Nice
- Museum Matisse
- Museum Chagall
- Vieux Nice, Outdoor farmers market
- Mardi Gras Nice,
From 13th to 29th Feb. Nice Carnival.
Gourge de Verdun
A breathtaking scenic drive. If you are a climber - great climbing.
Menton
Visit the Fishermens Pier for fresh fish. Beaches have a Caribbean like quality.
St Remy de Provence
Nice town, with shops and restaurants. Princess Caroline of Monaco lives here supposedly
Aix en Provence
Do the Cessane tour for art buffs.
Antibes
Great port town. Lot's of shops and restaurants and open door markets.
- See Museum Picasso - 00 334 92 90 54 20
Adventure Further afield
-- Adventure Parcs
-- Forest Adventure
