Cote D'Azur Houses - French Villa Vacation
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Villa Vacation in The
South of France
Whether your idea of a good
time is a stroll along the
famous seafront “La
Croisette" in Cannes, or
experiencing a medieval
village with tiny winding
streets - oozing history...you
will find what you are looking
for at the Côte d’Azur.
A visit to the south of France
can be anything you want it
to be - from glamorous
Cannes to people-watching
from a shaded café in a quaint
little village surrounded by
flower fields and the seducing
smell of lavender.
Wherever you choose to stay
in this idyllic region, you’ll love
the laid-back Mediterranean
atmosphere and lifestyle that
has attracted visitors for
centuries....not to mention: the
spectacular scenery on offer.
Airports in Cote D'Azur
Nimes, Avignon, Marseillie,
Toulon, and Nice
Take a look at the transfer
time listed on your chosen
villa page to see the closest
airport.
Use this drop-down-menu to find your way
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Holiday Villas in Grasse
Grasse is full of winding
narrow streets, stairways and
passageways, many lined with
quaint pavement cafes where
you can sit and watch the
world go by.
The town is host to typical
French markets – a great place
to try some local produce, and
you will also be able to
purchase soaps and perfumes
created from local lavender at
stalls and shops.
Grasse is widely regarded as
the perfume capital of the
world, and when visiting the
town, there are plenty of
perfume museums, facto-
ries and shops for you to
explore.
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Holiday Villas in Cannes
Think of Cannes and you might
imagine film stars, designer
boutiques, beautiful yachts
and extravagant lifestyles,
which is certainly true of this
glamorous resort. However,
there is much more to be
found here, including a
wonderful sandy beach,
beautiful gardens and lawns
along the famous seafront
known as “La Croisette”. Climb
Mont Chevalier to the top of
town for a breathtaking
Panorama of Cannes and the
sparkling sea beyond.
The Festival de Cannes 12 - 23 May 2010
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Holiday Villas in Vence
The small village of Vence has
a most picturesque setting in
the lush green hills, a few
kilometres from Nice and
Antibes. Located near Grasse,
the flower and perfume capital
of France, the area is a
rainbow of vivid lavender and
flower fields, and groves of
olive and orange trees. The
village is traditional and
charming, with terace cafes
beneath shady trees, a
bustling weekly market and
fountains where you can taste
the village's own mineral
water, "La Foux."
Holiday Villas in Frejus
This historical and ideally
situated town is nestled in the
heart of the Côte d’Azur.
Frejus played a pivotal role as
one of the biggest military
ports of the Roman Empire,
and today, visitors flock to see
the many ruins here, such as
the amphitheatre and the fine
medieval architecture in the
centre of town. With a good
selection of shops and
restaurants, Frejus is also a
very popular coastal resort,
and just a couple of kilometres
from the town, the beach is
Holiday Villas in
Tourettes Sur Loup
Packed with character and
charm, this lovely little village
sits on a rocky outcrop, sur-
rounded by mountains and
pine forests.
Tourettes sur Loup is a
medieval village characterised
by tiny winding streets,
stepped passages & walkways
– perfect for a stroll in the
summer sunshine. The village
is often called ‘Violet village’
due to the flowers that have
been grown here for many
years. Tourettes sur Loup is
rich in local culture, and
through the streets, you
will notice a number of
artists and craftsmen’s
workshops, where you may
even find the perfect
handmade souvenir of your
stay in the village.
sandy and sheltered,
stretching all the way round
to the adjoining town of St.
Raphael.
Holiday Villas in Valbonne
In a mountainous, wooded
setting with fabulous views
down to nearby Antibes and
the sea, this small village has
a unique, historic character.
Built in the style of a Roman
fortified village, 16th Century
monks designed Valbonne
around a set of symmetrical
rectangles, enclosed by
ramparts complete with gates.
Explore the labyrinth of streets
and then relax in a shaded
cafe in the picturesque Place
des Arcades, or take a short
drive out of the village for a
game of tennis or golf.
Depending of the time of year
you are going, booking your
car hire good time in advance
is recommended...especially if
you choose to visit Cannes
during the Film Festival in May.
Another quite pleasant way
to arrive to your French villa
vacation is by train. You can
catch the night train from
Paris and say "Bonjour Côte d’
Azur" when you wake up.