
Terrain des Boules, St-Paul de Vence
One of the most famous pétanque playing grounds is in the Place Général de Gaulle in Saint-Paul where expert locals take on celebrities at this quintessentially French pastime.
Five-star boutique hotel blending Provençal elegance, art, and gourmet dining
Tucked inside the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence, Hotel Le Saint Paul offers timeless charm, artistic flair, and refined hospitality in a Relais & Châteaux setting.
Located in the heart of Saint-Paul de Vence, Hotel Le Saint Paul is housed in a beautifully preserved 16th-century Provençal home. With its cobbled lanes, ancient stone walls, and views of the surrounding Côte d’Azur, the setting is as enchanting as the service is personal. Inside, elegant rooms and suites blend authenticity with modern comfort, while original artworks and stylish furnishings add a contemporary edge.
Guests can choose from two on-site restaurants: Côté Terrasse, offering relaxed lunchtime dining in the sun, and Le Saint Paul, a fine-dining experience showcasing southern French flavours. Breakfast is served daily, either on the terrace or in the dining room, with à la carte options made from fresh, local ingredients.
Additional services include concierge support, valet parking, Nice airport transfers, and facilities for private events. The hotel welcomes pets and provides accessible features – guests with specific needs are encouraged to contact the team directly. Whether you’re here for the art, cuisine, or simply the peaceful Provençal atmosphere, Hotel Le Saint Paul delivers a stay that’s both luxurious and full of character.
A stone's throw from Nice and the coast, this hotel is set in the heart of the hilltop village, Saint-Paul de Vence. Located on a pedestrian street, between a succession of painting and sculpture galleries, the hotel guarantees a peaceful stay in an authentic atmosphere.
One of the most famous pétanque playing grounds is in the Place Général de Gaulle in Saint-Paul where expert locals take on celebrities at this quintessentially French pastime.
Learn about the specific terroirs of the Cote de Provence region and be guided through the different grape varieties and wines that they produce.
This paintball site is spread over 3 hectares of woodland with a lot of natural obstacles to dive behind, jump over and fire from.
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
This restaurant serves authentic flavours of the south, pizzas and fresh pastas as well as some interesting specialities.
Plage du Cros de Cagnes is the main stretch of beach in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, running the length of the lively row of restaurants and bars that line the seafront.
Palm trees, sparkling blue waves and soft white sand make Plage des Bouches du Loup feel like a tropical paradise.
Right beside the marina, Plage de la Batterie (also known as Plage Villeneuve-Loubet) is a pleasant pebble beach with plenty of activities on offer.
Saint-Laurent-du-Var has one of the best-equipped waterfronts in terms of barely having to leave the beach all day - everything is right here.
Plage de Carras is a well-equipped “handiplage”, which has facilities and lifeguards to enable people with disabilities to enter the water safely.
This public beach sits at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais and is situated near the Lenval hospital.
This chapel's oldest parts date from the 17th century, namely its three-sided tower. It now contains contemporary artwork made in 2005 by Jean-Michel Folon.
This simple church was first built in the 14th century, and finished in the 18th century. It showcases a combination of structures and styles.
Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.
The château (more like a townhouse, so don't go looking for turrets) was originally built in the 17th century and was gifted to the town of Vence by Emile Hugues who had been the mayor.
Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.
Chateau Grimaldi may take you somewhat by surprise if you are expecting the usual historical museum experience - it also holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and isn’t afraid of displaying bizarre and sometimes challenging installations. The artworks are incongruous in such a traditional context and the collection changes regularly, so you never know quite what you’re going to get when you visit!
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
The route goes up and down hills through pines and cork oaks, shrubs and flowers, with large undulating greens and meets the expectations of any golfer.
The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
Situated in the La Turbie area in the heights of Nice the rolling green terrain offers an interesting and challenging round of golf.
Saint-Paul de Vence is known for being an art mecca, hundreds of galleries and workshops tucked amongst the tiny old streets of a perfectly preserved medieval village.
La-Colle-sur-Loup is a pretty medieval village just down the road from the more famous Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It's much more tranquil, retaining a quiet charm that makes a wander around very pleasant.
Known as the 'City of Art', Vence has a rich history of attracting artists and writers, from D H Lawrence to Chagall and Matisse.
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Villeneuve Loubet is a delightful area split into two parts - a seaside resort with plenty of outdoor activities and a fascinating old town.
Haut Cagnes is the perched medieval village that overlooks the resort, and is home to the famous Renoir House and the Grimaldi Castle, two of the area’s most popular attractions.
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
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