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Situated at the foot of the Alps at 200 metres altitude, yet less than 25 km from the Mediterranean sea, Peymeinade is a charming provencal village with 18th Century houses huddled around its church. In a country location amongst the olive groves, near the village of Cabris, well know by celebrities.
Environment : In a peaceful residential area, 8 km from Grasse.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Grasse. 8 km. Fascinating historic town and world''s perfume capital. Explore the delightful narrow streets or go on one of the factory tours offered by some of the most famous perfume houses.
St Cassien lake. 15 km. Beautiful lake with clean water and small beaches, and lovely place for windsurfing and other watersports. Ideal to cool off on a hot day!
Cannes. 25 km. Beachside resort with its large promenade, chic boutiques, restaurants, bars, shops and festivals including the famous Cannes film festival in May each year. A walk along the Â"CroisetteÂ, harbour and sandy beaches is a must.
Théoule sur Mer. 25 km. 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.

THINGS TO DO:
Les Grottes de St Cézaire, St Cézaire sur Siagne. 10 km. Discovered in 1890 by local farmer whilst working his land. Full of fantastic formations including draperies, stalactites and stalagmites. Spectacular underground landscapes.
Golf du Claux Amic, Grasse. 10 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 5916m. With spectacular views of both the Mediterranean sea and the mountains, this course demands concentration and precise shots. The old oak trees provide some shade and ensure relief from the hot summer sun.
Visiobulle Antibes, Juan les Pins. 30 km. Boat trip. An hour long excursion in a glass-bottomed boat to discover the Cap d''Antibes with stunning underwater view.
Marineland, Antibes. 35 km. Aquarium. The greatest marine show in Europe with dolphins, orcas, killer whales and seals. Also aquariums and a 30m-long tunnel surrounded by sharks!

FURTHER AFIELD:
Antibes-Juan les Pins. 30 km. 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.
St Paul de Vence. 35 km. One of the most beautiful and most visited villages in France which has attracted many artists due to its great natural beauty. Also home to Fondation Maeght, FranceÂs most important modern art museum with a remarkable collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings and other graphic works from the 20th century.
Nice. 45 km. 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!!!
Gorges du Verdon. 80 km. EuropeÂs largest river canyon and one of FranceÂs greatest natural wonder with twisting narrow roads, dramatic scenery, awesome views but also lofty little villages and chapels clinging to the rocks. THE place for climbing, rafting, canyoning, kayaking...

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nice (40mn), Marseille (2 hrs).