Grasse

 Attractions and restaurants by city - Drives through the region - from villa St Christophe
 
Grasse is on the Mediterranean Balcony with a beautiful view on the Mediterranean, connected to the Sea, Cannes, Nice…by express road. At the same time Grasse is close to Nature and beautiful villages. Grasse is know as the Capital of perfume and it celebrates this in the “International Museum of Perfume” and  "Villa Fragonard”. 
  Grasse is centrally located for any activity in the region
  • The Casino of Grasse
  • The  region has a beautiful collection of gardens,  mansions and vineyards to visit - see Gardens & mansions & Vineyards 
  • Close by are beautiful hikes, cycling, biking routes, Paragliding, Escalade, and Canyoning (Close to Grasse is the “Riviera Nature” (Park), and the Gorges Du loup -   2 of the GR’s (scenic long distance footpaths) pass via Grasse. For connecting hikes along the Cote D’azur, Grasse is in the Middle of GR51 stage from Gourdon (one of the most beautifull villages of France) to Cabris and in the final or initial stage of GR04 connecting Grasse via Gréolières to Castelanne.
  • In the winter this means that also Alpine and Nordic skiing is close by in two ski resorts “Gréolières-les-Neiges” and “Audibergue (- Andon - Caille)” are close by. The first one gives more slope and pistes , the second one gives beautiful views of the Mediterranean and Alpes.
  • The Islands, beaches and water sports are not far away with a list of activities; Diving, Sea Fishing, Kite surfing, Snorkeling, Rowing, Sailing, Sea Kayak, Sea Scooters, Water Skiing, Wave Ski, Windsurfing…. for details look also at frenchriviera-tourism
  • For the bigger happenings Nice and Cannes are connected to Grasse via express way and Monaco is not that far away. 
  • Cannes also connects you to islands "ile Sainte Marguerite" & "Ile Saint-Honorat" (Vinyard "DOMAINE DE L'ABBAYE DE LERINS").

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  • Audiberg (Andon, Caille)  - 29km ski piste - ​ ​Snack « Chez Charly »
  • ​Eze   - ( RT-C) Moyenne Corniche :  ​"La Chevre d'Or" (M**), "Chateau Eza" (M*), "La Table de Patrick Raingeard (M*) - Hotel Cap Estel, Troubadour, Hermitage, Les Remparts
  • ​La Turbie - La Grande Corniche ;  ​"Hostellerie Jérôme" (M*), "Café De La Fontaine"
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​Cap Ferrat  -  Basse Corniche ​
  • Monaco - Ferry connections to Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez   - ​Basse Corniche​​ : ​"Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse" (M***), Joel Robuchon Monte-Carlo (M**), "Vistamar", "La Chaumiere", "Loga", "Horizon Deck", "Cote Jardin", "Le Blue Bay","Le Saint-Benoit"
    Italian;"La Romantica", "La Trattoria" -  "Beefbar" - Asian; Yosho (M*) (Japanese), Maya Bay (Thai), Sushi Bar (Japanese)
  • ​Menton - Les Corniches​​ :  ​"Mirazur" (M**), Le Bistrot des Jardins, La Cantinella, Paris Rome, Mediterranee, Le Petit Prince
  • ​Roquebrune (Menton) - La Grande Corniche ​​ : ​"Elsa" (M*),  "Au grand Inquisiteur", Les Deux Freres, L'Hippocampe,  "La Vigie", "La Visaero",  - Asian: "Le Bonzai" (Chinese), "Indian Moods" (Indian)
  •  Peillon (west, mountains behind Monaco)​ :  ​"Auberge de la Madone"
  • ​Peille (25 min from Peillon)​​ : ​"Cauvin Chez Nana", "Au Petite Cabanon", "Chez Cotton"
  • Bargème  - Most beautifull Villages​ : ​La Garde; "Auberge Du Teillon"
  • ​Fayence (West) : ​"La Table D'Yves"
  • ​Frejus  (South - West) : "L'Amandier", "Le Merou Ardent" - Valescure: "Le Jardin de Sebastien", "Les Pins Parasols"
  • ​Saint-Raphael (next to Frejus) :  "Les Voiles","Le Table d'Emi", "La Cave", "La Brasserie & Tradition Gourmandise","Elly's" - Agay: "Villa Matuzia"
  • ​Castellane (North) : ​ La Garde; "Auberge Du Teillon"

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Sainte Agnès 
Most beautiful Villages
(Menton)
  • North of Menton a village perched on the flank of a mountain, high above the Mediterranean
  • Highest coastal town
  • Restaurants : ​"Le Righi", "Le Logis Sarrasin"
Luceram
Mountain village
  • Panoramic views along the road to the this historical town - Musee des Vieux Outils (old work tools) & Musee de la Creche (Nativity Crib Museum) & Parc Aventure
  • Restaurants : "La Boccafina", "Chez Toine"
Draguignan
  • Explore the vineyards, villages of the Haute Var
  • Musee des Arts et Traditions Populaires
  • Malmont Viewpoint 
  • Restaurants : "Cote Rue" (M*), "Lou Galoubet"
Italy – Ventimiglia      
  • Hanbury Gardens
  • Restaurants : ​"Marco Polo", passeggiata Cavallotti 2, "Pasta e Basta", via Marconi 22,   "La Riserva di Castel D'Appio", Peidaigo 71
Saint –Maxime 
(South-West)
Ferry St Tropez
  • Connectes with small boats to St.Tropez
  • Look for the old town, with a vibrant pedestrian centre, further go for Promenade Simon Loriere and the 38 period villas built between 1920 and 1940
  • Restaurants : ​"La Babiane" (M*), "Hostellerie la Belle Aurore", "Le Sarment de Vigne"

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Les gorges du Verdon (north west)
Moustiers
  • Considered the most beautiful canyon of Europe. Hiking & Villages
  • Village of Moustiers de Sainte-Marie
  • A Little bit further up; "Lac de Saint-Croix" (2200ha lake) - ideal for water sports - at the village of Les Salles-sur-Verdon
  • Restaurants : ​"Les Gorges du Verdon" (La Palud-sur-Verdon)
Gassin 
Most beautiful villages
Saint-Tropez area
  • A lovely perched village in the hills just southwest of Saint-Tropez.
  • Restaurants : "Villa Belrose" (M*), "Auberge la Verdoyante"
    "Le Pescadou","Kube", "au vieux Gassin" - Italian: "Le Table du Polo" 
Grimaud 
Scenic detour (just before)  Saint-Tropez
  • Medieval perched village overlooking the bright blue bay of the Golfe de Saint Tropez, dominated by the striking ruins of an 11th-century chateau.
  • Museum; Musee des Arts et Traditions Populaires
  • Restaurants : ​"La Bretonniere", "Les Santons", "Le Murier", "Le Coteau Fleuri"
Saint-Maximin-La-Saint-Baume
(West, along A8 )
  • Walk the old town old squares and pass by the Basilica of Saint Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume
  • You can combine this with a trip to Draguignan
Italy – San Remo
  • Villa & Gardens "Nobel" (Mansion) - Bicycle paths (Pista Ciclabile Area 24)
  • Restaurants : "Paolo E Barbara" (M*), via Roma 47
    Arma di Taggia; "La Conchiglia" (M*) , Lungomare 33
Italy - Old Bussana
  • Ancient Ruins
  • Restaurants : ​see Imperia and San Remo
Utelle
(Italian Border - Nature)
  • Wander along the narrow streets, visit the pilgrim  church of Notre-Dame-des-Miracles, and from the view point (1174m) you have a view over the Alpes-Maritimes and the sea)
  • Restaurants : "Bellevue"

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Bairols
(Behind Nice)
  • Ruins of a Castle, Medieval town with covered Passages and stair cases and the St Marguerite Church 
Coaraze 
most beautiful villages
(Behind Nice)
  • Perched village north of Nice, with a great collection of sundials.
  • Restaurants : "Le Saint Roch Gourmet", "Au Fils des Saisons", "Bars les Arts"
Tourtour 
most beautiful villages
(Close to Draguignan)
  • A tiny village in the central Var, near Draguinan, called Pontus Tortorii in the 4th century - a medieval village with 2 chateaux ( Castles ) , small streets and fortifications, and a  panoramique view in front of the church
  • Restaurants : ​"Les Chenes Verts" (M*), "La Bastide de Tourtour"," La Table"
Italy - Imperia
  • Museo dell’Olivo - Villa Grock  - Region has a network of trails for hiking and biking, Known as the "alps of the sea"
  • Restaurants : ​"Agrodolce" (M*), via Calata G. B. Cuneo 25,/ "Didu" (M*), viale Matteotti 76 / "Sarri" (M*), via C. Colombo 108 /  Cervo; "San Giorgio" (M*) via Alessandro Volta 19
Hyeres 
(South-West)
The Hyeres Islands
  • Hyeres old city, Giens Peninsula - look for the Flamingoes - Route du sel (salt road) - in Hyeres go for Quartier Godillot, Chapelle Notre Dame, Quartier Chateaubriand, Church of St Louis, Ruins of Chateau des Aires, Grounds of Chateau Ste Claire, Sommet du Fenouillet.
  • Mansions & Gardens; Villa Noailles & Parc St Bernard, Olbius Riquier Gardens
  • Islands: Iles d'Hyeres (go by foot) Top attraction are the Islands: Ile de Porquerolles (by foot or by bike), Ile de Port-Cros (Snorkel),
  • Restaurants ​Hyeres:  "Le Mas du Langoustier" (M*), "La Colombe", "Le Manoir", "Le Baraza","Joy" - Porquerolles: "Porquerollais", "L'Orangeraie" -  Port-Cros: "Le Manoir"
Toulon 
(South West)
Ferry to Corsica and l'Ile Rousse

La Seyne-sur-Mer
  • A beautiful natural harbour , go for a boat trip and take the Cable Cabin to "Mont Faron" or  the Mount Faron Coast Road for a good view  - Toulon is the first military port of France.
  • Museums; Musee de la Marine, incl. Tour Royale (Naval museum), Memorial Museum of the Landing in Provence, Musee d'Art, Musee du Vieux Toulon et de sa region (Old Toulon and its region)
  • Gardens: Gardens of Alexander I
  • In Toulon look for Place Victor-Hugo ( Opera ), Take a look at Hotel de Ville, the Rope Factory, St-Louise Church,Trois-Dauphines Fountian (place Fuget), Fontaine de la Place du Globe,  Cathedrale Ste Marie, and Constadt Wharf 
  • La Seyne-sur-Mer; were Bonapart earned his General's stripe - Fort Balaguier (Naval Museum)
  • Restaurants : ​"Les Pins Penches", "Le Gros Ventre", "La Promesse", "Au sourd"
Ollioules 
Scenic Detour
(South West)
(Toulon)
  • Next to Toulon, Medieval village, once considered the capital of flowers
  • Climbs/Hike the "Gros Cerveau"
  • Restaurants :  ​"L'atelier Vigneron","L'Auberge de Vigneron", "La Table de Terrebrune","Bouchon" - American; "The Planet Dinner"
Saint Tropez
(South West)
Conneced with ferries to Saint Maxime, Cannes, Nice, and Monaco
  • Museums; L'Annonciade (Paintings), Maison des Papillons (Butterflies) (Musee dany-Lartigue)
  • Stropez hikes along the headlands (40km), 
  • Walk trough the town to Citadelle de St Tropez, along the way look for Place des Herbes, Eglise Notre Dame..., Chapelle Ste Anne, and the Jetty of Jean Revaille with beuatifull views over St Tropez.
  • Restaurants : "La Vague d'Or "(M***), "l'Acacia-Les trois Saison", "Pan Dei Palais", "Rivea" , "L'olivier", "Cafe Suffren", "La Ponche", "Colette", "Le Girelier" - Asian: Le Banh Hoi (Vietnamese), La Tratane Saint-Amour (Chinese), Le Roof (sushi)

Vallee de la Tinee 
Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinee
Saint-Etienne-de-TInee​
  • Historical little towns with winding streets, along hairpin roads
  • Start or end of "Col de la Bonnette" - the highest road in Europe (Ultimate drives)
Roubion​
  • Roubion; High up above the valley of the Vionene, 22 min from Roure
  • Oct; transhumance festival
  • Alpine Ski
Roure
  • Higher up, overlooking the River Tinee - 1hour by car from Saint-Martin-Vesubie, 22 minutes from Roubion
  • Restaurants :  "Auberge le Robur" (M*)

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Bandol
(South- West)
(Toulon area)
  • Water sports, islands
  • Garden: Exotic Garden (Cacti)
  • Vineyards: "AOC Bandol" . mourvedre Grape
  • Restaurants : ​"L'Esperance","Le Delos","Les Oliviers",  "Le Clocher" 
North - East and Italian border Nature
Saint-Martin-Vésubie
(Italian Border - Nature)
Le Boreon
  • Mercantour Nat. Park (twinned with Italian Argentera Nature Park);  mountaineering, hiking, canyoning, hang-gliding, horse-riding...
  • Alpha Wolf Park
  • Le Boreon (8km or 13min further), ; Little Mountain resort next to the 40m high Cascade du Borean - small lake popular for fishing
  • Restaurants :  ​"La Bonne Auberge"
La Bollène-Vésubie
(Italian Border - Nature)
  • Turini Forest
  • Vesubie Valley
  • Restaurants :  ​Utelle: "Bellevue",  - Saint-Martin-Vesubie: "La Bonne Auberge"
Saorge
(Italian border - Nature)
  • Medieval village - fortress of the Middle Ages - got to the terrace of the Francis Convent for the views
  • Restaurants : Pigna: "Terme", via Madonna Assunta 18037 Pigna
Villa St Christophe in Grasse, Cote D'azur a home in the southern sun, all year round ( Splendid Sea View, Heated Pool)