Tour winter grazing fields in magnificent scenery
This hike goes through land formally used for agriculture that now is only used for winter grazing, leaving its rich soil unused, due to the lack of a water source.
IGN map 3643ET is recommended for this walk.
Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.
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.
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.
This simple church was first built in the 14th century, and finished in the 18th century. It showcases a combination of structures and styles.
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.
The narrow and beautiful Gorges du Loup cuts north-south through the hills at the foot of Gourdon, 12 km from Grasse.
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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.
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
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.
In a cosy and contemporary atmosphere with an unusual setting, between old stone and exposed beams, a young team offers a Southern cuisine brought up to date.
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.
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.
From the parking at Noves (780m) take the path downhill to the east, GR51. Follow this trail for roughly 2 km until you have turned left, following the GR51. When the GR51 turns left, stay on the trail heading east. This then curves round to the south and heads east to Petit Collet (690m).
The path then overlooks the Bergerie Ruinee (726m) and continues south until a junction. From here turn right and head north west towards Mangia Pan (698m), then on to Le Couleret and back to GR51. Follow this left and back to the car.
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