September - a really special time to visit the Cote d Azur
September is a really special time to visit the South of France when the weather is still lovely and the crowds have gone. While the obvious destinations are on the coast the real beauty is in the hills.
Our special places are St Paul de Vence and nearby Vence - both only 20 minutes from Nice airport and ideally located for exploring the whole of the Cote d Azur from St Tropez to Menton. Our choice is to hire a car at Nice airport so that we can travel around but there is an excellent bus and train service. Head for the hills and you will be in for a special surprise
Our selection for a special Autumn Break
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St Paul de Vence
You special trip needs to start around the wonderful village of St Paul and wander the pretty cobbled streets that are full of artist studios and small shops.
There are lots of restaurants starting with the Cafe de Place but if you are looking for a special treat then you must try the famous Colombe D Or a favorite of celebrities -but make sure you book well in advance as always full
Vence
Vence is a lovely market town with a beautiful walled center that is full or restaurants and small shops - an absolute delight.
An ideal location for touring the coast and all the wonderful walled 'Perch Towns. A really great day out is to take what we call our Loup de Loup and visit Torrette sur Loup, Bar Sur Loup Gourdon then onto Grasse.
If you fancy a really special treat have lunch at the Chateau St Martin or even stay
Grasse
Grasse is the famous perfume center of the Alpes Maritime area but also a great place to visit for the culture plus many shops and restaurants.
A great center for touring and venturing into the Hautes Alps and the Gorges Verdun . Also and only a short drive to pretty village of Mougin then onto Cannes
Menton
Menton is our favorite coastal location - close to the Italian border with its own micro climate and fabulous bay views.
Our special treat is to just wander through the old town then have lunch on any of the many restaurants overlooking the bay.
Great place for a short break or a base for venturing onto the Italian Riviera.
Love Menton
Cannes
Cannes is of course famously know for the festivals and fashion shops but there is much more to see away from the Crossette to the old town area of Le Suquet
Le Suquet, the historic district of Cannes, is renowned for its narrow, cobblestone streets and picturesque buildings that reflect the town's rich history. Situated on a hill overlooking the port and bay of Cannes.
A special treat in the old town is Le Maschou Cannes or why not really treat yourself to lunch at the Carlton Beach Club - Carlton Cannes
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