Explore the region
There are endless activities available to you in this region throughout the year. You may want to discover an ancient village, shop at a local market, try adventure sports, eat at wonderful restaurants, spend a day at the beach, or take a boat trip on the Mediterranean.
Whatever is your idea of a holiday: you will find it here.
Grocery Shopping:
There are two shops very close to the villa:
Carrefour Opio: In a small shopping centre that also includes a bakery, a pharmacy, a butcher, and a hairdresser
Casino Le Rouret: Just one minute further away, but a much bigger supermarket with more selection
Restaurants:
Cheap, cheerful and nearby:
La Source: Only open for lunch, usually has a cheap “menu” which is a 2-3 course meal
Chou Chou: Cheap pizza and a “menu” usually–check opening hours
Better experience:
Café des Arcades Valbonne: Fun, good-quality restaurant in the square in Valbonne village. Great for people-watching! 10 mins from villa
Clos St Pierre: one Michelin ⭐- call for reservation – 5 mins from villa
Lougalin: stunning view – call for reservation – 10 mins from villaExceptional Dining:
La Colombe d’Or: Saint-Paul-de Vence – reserve well in advance
La Chèvre d’Or: two Michelin 
– Eze Village – reserve well in advance
Out for a drink:
Roots Irish Pub: Valbonne: live music and great atmosphere
Le Patio: Valbonne
Markets:
Valbonne: Friday mornings-gifts, clothes, food, best roasted chicken to take home
Pré du Lac Market: Châteauneuf-Grasse: Monday mornings: 5 mins from villa
Tourettes-sur-Loup Market: Wednesday mornings (visit the beautiful perched village too!) 15 mins from villa
Bar-sur-Loup Market: Thursday mornings: 10 mins from villa
Forville Market, Cannes: Every morning (except Monday): local produce, best on a Sunday 30 mins from villa
Adventure Activities:
Charter our sailboat Smuggler for a day
Golf: Golf Opio Valbonne, Royal Mougins Golf, Golf de la Begude
Cycling: Bike rental delivered to the villa: Le Bike Butler
Canyoning: Les Gorges du Loup
Paragliding, Gourdon
Hike: Camp Romain – 10 mins from villa, the Brague River Trail – 10 mins from villa, with natural swimming pool
or the Cap Dramont walk in the Esterel area – 30 mins from villa
Beaches & Beach Clubs:
Multiple Beach Clubs in Cannes, la Guérite on the Île Sainte Marguerite, Nice, Juan-les-Pins,
Saint-Tropez (including the famous Club 55), Plage Keller, Antibes, Anjuna Bay, Eze-sur-Mer
Low key beach: Théoule-sur-Mer, Maro Polo Plage with very pretty with coastal walk
Ideas for an Afternoon or Day Out:
Monaco: visit the famous Casino, the Formula One track and the Palace of the Principality
Nice: beaches, shopping, Castle, the dramatic coastal Le Plongeoir restaurant
Cannes: Luxury shopping, Forveille market, Le Suquet old town, beaches, nightlife, or take a ferry to the Iles des Lérins to explore
Eze VIllage: you can drive up or walk the steep Chemin du Nietzche – stunning views from the Jardin Botanique
Saint-Paul-de-Vence: wander the beautiful perched village and visit the famous Fondation Maeght Museum
Grasse: Visit perfumeries (make your own!) Wander the timeless oldtown
Mougins Village: Historic, pedestrian village with world-class restaurants – 10 mins from villa
Antibes: Walk around the stunning Cap, shop and eat in the old town, visit the Picasso Museum
Italian Riviera:
Drive to San Remo and rent a bike to ride along the coast! Visit the Ventimiglia Market (Fridays)
Drive along the famous Corniche d’Or, stopping at gorgeous overlooks
Wine tasting in local vineyards: Château de Berne, Domaine des Claus
Wherever you go for the day, you’ll always be delighted to return to the cool, tranquil comfort of La Farigoulette !
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