Over Cannes Midi

Cannes is a vibrant city all year round, with numerous festivals and events. Discover its magnificent sandy beaches, take a stroll along the Croisette, marvel at the Palaces, enjoy shopping in the prestigious streets of Antibes and explore its pretty old town. Cannes is set in a strategic location, ideal to discover the area: Grasse the perfume capital, St Paul de Vence and other perched villages around Nice, traditional Provencal markets, St Tropez and the wonderful Mediterranean coast, Monaco, Italy (1 hour from the border), and of course.......make the most of the sunshine!
Environment: Residential sea setting, overlooking the the bay of Mandelieu and Théoule, within easy reach of all amenities.


PLACES TO VISIT:
Théoule sur Mer. Charming seaside resort nestling in a small cove at the foot of the Estérel mountain with red rocky inlets and beautiful sandy beaches shaded by exotic palm trees and majestic parasol pines.
Vallauris-Golfe Juan. Set in the hills above the magnificent Golfe Juan, with stunning panoramic views of the Bay of Cannes, the lles de Lérins and the Esterel mountains. The old Vallauris oozes Mediterranean charm and boasts a tradition of pottery. Picasso spent ten years here.
Antibes-Juan les Pins. Two towns in one! Antibes with its vibrant historic centre with narrow winding streets, a good choice of restaurants, cafés, theatres, piano bars, chic hotels, private clubs and Picasso museum, and Juan les Pins renowned for its gorgeous beaches, exciting nightlife with fashionable night clubs, casino and even night shopping. Also Cap d''Antibes, a small piece of paradise, home to a number of millionaires.
Biot. Beautiful and picturesque little village best known for its glassware.

THINGS TO DO:
Les Iles de Lérins. Small but stunning archipelago offering wild and preserved nature... Boats from Cannes.
Visiobulle Antibes, Juan les Pins. Boat trip. An hour long excursion in a glass-bottomed boat to discover the Cap d''Antibes with stunning underwater view.
Golf Country Club de Cannes Mougins, Mougins. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6312m. In the heart of a magnificent forest, a technical course full of variety and nicely landscaped with few but strategically placed water hazards.
Canyon Forest, Villeneuve Loubet. Tree top adventure park/Canyoning. Acrobatic adventure park for the young (8 yrs old+) and not so young. Discover at your own pace the 4 trails on offer after an enjoyable 10mn bike ride along a river. Going from tree to tree, balance yourself through an assortment of games such as rope bridges, tarzan swings and giant zip lines, including for the bravest, the longest zip line in France (331m) where you can expect to reach a maximum speed of 70 km/h! Canyoning also available. For the little ones, Pitchoun Forest is a more accessible course for children aged 3 to 10. Larger, more secure and more amusing with an easier access.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Vence. Very attractive and picturesque village where the rich and famous can be spotted.
Tourrettes sur Loup. Charming hill top medieval village known as the Violet village and surrounded by superb landscapes. Well worth a detour.
Nice. Fashionable and unmissable seaside resort with its wonderful Â"Promenade des AnglaisÂ, a long boulevard along the seaside dotted with palm trees, its old town with pretty colourful architecture and narrow streets. Take a stroll along the flower market in the Â"Cours SaleyaÂ, restaurants serving Mediterranean and sea food and bars. Nice is cool in winter and hot in summer!!!
Monaco. One of the most famous and glamorous cities in the world with its casino at Monte Carlo, F1 Grand Prix each May, tennis tournament and of course its incredible nightlife.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nice (30mn), Marseille (2 hrs).