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To discover the area, we invite you to consult the website www.guideriviera.com (in 6 different languages), where you will find all the information about, activities, sports, leisures and accommodation of the French Riviera. |
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PLACES TO VISIT AROUND SAINT-PAUL |
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Golf de Saint Donat - Grasse Two steps away from Saint Paul de Vence and the City of Cannes, in
the heart of an estatefull of history, Saint Donat Golf course will
welcomme you all year long. Parfumerie Fragonard - Grasse Here you can admire the finest private collection of perfumery objects,
relating 5000 years in the history of perfume. The Guides du Soleil The Guides du Soleil - Sun Guides are all professional guides and interpreters with an official title. Please come and travel with us to discover the famous beauties of Provence and of the French Riviera. We can also lead you outside the main roads, with evening tales in small villages and thematic visits. Or ask us to create a personalized tour. With the Guides du Soleil, tourism in the French Riviera is possible in six languages. Néocéa Spa by Daniel Jouvance Your senses awaken to a new experience of well-being. The Néocéa Spa is a unique place of replenishment, designed by Daniel Jouvance like an aquatic experience in its own right. Each booth tells a story that is like an echo of the treatment offered. Do you wish for serenety for a half-day, a weekend ou a week ? Alone, as a couple, with family or friends… take time during your stay at Mas d’Artigny to discover this exceptional place and enjoy an extraordinary experience in well-being, a jouney in itself. Discover «Provence sun aromatic treatment», «Relaxing treatment for mind and body», «Ayurveda-inspired energetic treatment» and «Himalayan serenity treament». Spa Néocéa du Mas d’Artigny & Spa – Route de la Colle – Tél. 04 93 32 33 53 |
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VILLAGES on the french riviera |
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Antibes /Juan-les-Pins The key to Antibes' success with tourists lies in the town's varied and contrasting charms: stroll through its narrow streets awash with flowers, marvel at its museums, revel in the fragrance of its markets & all under a dreamy blue sky. |
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Bar-sur-Loup Wandering through the village's narrow streets and alleys you will stumble across tiny squares and a charming old wash-house. Historical architecture adds the finishing touch to this village's authenticity. |
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Biot A medieval jewel set against a luxuriant backdrop, Biot has managed to retain a quality of life and an identity founded on history and handcrafted arts. Fernand Léger, whose museum stands at the foot of the village, and Eloi Monod, who started the village's glass-blowing tradition, are just 2 of the artists to have fuelled Biot's artistic drive. |
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Cagnes sur Mer Auguste Renoir drew the artistic inspiration that lit up the final years of his life from the intense colours of Cagnes sur Mer. From his property studded with century-old olive trees he could contemplate Haut de Cagnes, which today overlooks the seaside resort. The old medieval town, topped by a majestic Château-Museum, offers a maze of sloping streets edged with corbelled houses and brightly flowered squares. http://www.cagnes-tourisme.com
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Châteauneuf Slightly off the beaten track, Châteauneuf has managed to preserve its Provençal authenticity and the peacefulness of days gone by. Narrow streets lined with ancient houses, a 17th-century church, and fabulous views stretching from the Gorges du Loup to the Estérel mountain range all add to the atmosphere of tranquillity. |
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La Colle sur Loup Narrow streets full of character, ancient doors with decorative lintels, fountains and century-old wells all bear witness to La Colle sur Loup's long and rich past. Today, the village is renowned for its 15 antiques dealers. |
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Gourdon The village of Gourdon perches high on a rocky spur, buffeted by the wind; it's a reminder of days when stone was all-important. Paths, cobblestones, a dungeon, a castle, trees, flowers, the taste of honey and the smell of lavender are just some of the charms of Gourdon. Gourdon has featured on the list of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" since 1984. |
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Grasse Grasse is famous as the World Capital of Perfumery. A major town in the eastern part of Provence, it has an outstanding historical heritage and constitutes one of the finest examples of medieval architecture. The artist Fragonard has ensured international cultural renown for his hometown. |
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Nice From the prehistoric site of Terra Amata to the follies of Belle Époque architecture, via baroque treasures in the form of religious monuments, not to mention contemporary sculptures dotted here and there, Nice is home to an outstanding range of art forms. Culture is omnipresent in the capital of the French Riviera; Nice's reputation for international tourism is fuelled by museums, opera, theatres and countless cultural events. |
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Opio Opio is located in a breathtaking setting surrounded by over 1000 acres of forest. Whilst conserving the rural charm of a small Provençal village, Opio has also embraced modernity and dynamism. Olive production still continues and the wheels of the olive mill, dating from the 15th century, continue to turn. |
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Roquefort les Pins The originality of Roquefort-les-Pins resides in its "scattered" layout, the cause of which dates back to the 16th century. When François 1 decided to construct ramparts in Saint-Paul, he authorised the ousted population of that community to claim land in Roquefort as compensation. |
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Le Rouret This age-old village, sprawling across hills, olive groves, pine forests, and rose and truffle plantations, still harbours ancient remnants of a distant past: Neolithic remains, traces of menhirs and dolmens, Roman camps… |
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Tourrettes sur Loup A fortified village in the hinterland near Vence whose medieval architecture survives practically intact. In March, the horizon around the town becomes a haze of violets. Tourrettes is a major weaving centre, producing fabrics of excellent quality. |
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Valbonne - Sophia Antipolis Flowery streets, shady terraces and a choice of cuisine are just three of this delightful village's attractions. Proud of its historical and cultural heritage, Valbonne is also in tune with the future; it is home to the Sophia-Antipolis Science Park. |
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Vallauris- Golfe Juan The unusual twinning of a pottery village and a seaside resort! Vallauris is synonymous with pottery, a tradition that has made it famous around the globe. As for Golfe Juan, it was only a tiny fishing village when Napoleon landed in the bay in March 1815, taking it straight into the history books. |
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Vence The medieval town of Vence stands at the foot of the rocky Baous. Its centre, in the shape of an ellipse, comprises a maze of narrow, picturesque alleys. |
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Villeneuve-Loubet The River Loup wends its way between tradition and modernity. Up near the spectacular gorges, a very diverse range of sporting activities is on offer in the green setting of the hills. Further down, in the shelter of the medieval château, the banks of the Loup and the narrow village streets buzz with Provençal life. Marina Baie des Anges is a different type of chateau, bearing witness to the formidable development of leisure and sea-based activities. |
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Tourist Attractions on the french riviera |
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MATISSE Chapel Château de Villeneuve-Loubet Château de Gourdon |
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Museums on the french riviera |
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Le musée National Picasso (Vallauris)
Musée Picasso (Antibes) Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
(Nice) Musée National Marc Chagall (Nice)
Musée National Fernand Léger
(Biot) Ecomusée du verre (Verrerie de Biot)
Musée de la Poterie (Vallauris) Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire (Villeneuve-Loubet) Musée Renoir (Cagnes sur Mer) |
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