Côte d'Azur
The location of Villa La Galine couldn't be much better. Despite the private and secluded location on the mountain, the villa is located near dozens of buzzing cities and small charming villages. There is a hiking trail just behind the villa, that will take you on an adventure into the beautiful mountains.
Vence
Vence is located just 5 min down the mountain from the house. It is a historic city ideally situated between the Sea and the mountains charmed and inspired numerous artists thanks to its authenticity, such as Matisse, Chagall, Dubuffet, Dufy and Soutine.
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The medieval city is one of the rare cities dating from the Middle-Ages that has kept its ramparts. It houses historical treasures including the “Fontaine du Peyra” and the “Cathédrale Notre-Dame de la Nativité”, both classified as Historic Monuments.
Vence offers exceptional moments of life to its visitors through its culture, its gastronomy and the diversity of its landscapes.
Nice
The world-famous shoreline is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Nice. The city boasts many museums, churches and ruins to keep history enthusiasts entertained for days.
There are also plenty of opportunities to spend some money: an array of shopping opportunities abound in Place Masséna, while the Cours Saleya offers everything from freshly cut flowers to brocante (flea market) stalls. Just make sure to save some energy for after sundown, as Nice has one of the hottest nightlife scenes in the Riviera
Cannes
Cannes is a cozy and lively town that’s situated by the beautiful Riviera in France. Even tough Cannes isn’t a big city, it still has much to offer its visitors.
It’s with its fantastic nightlife, luxury shopping, beautiful beaches and cozy atmosphere that Cannes attracts all sorts of travelers – a great mix of families, couples, and party people!
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Cannes flashy port is a place where you can check out all the luxury yachts that’s owned by both millionaires and celebrities. Above the harbor and the movie palace, you will find the cozy medieval district of Cannes. Between the narrow streets and beautiful old buildings lies several boutiques, excellent restaurants, and cozy cafés.
Gorge du Verdon
For sheer, jaw-dropping drama, few sights in France can match the epic Gorges du Verdon. The ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’ slices a 25km swath through Haute-Provence’s limestone plateau all the way to the foothills of the Alps. Etched out over millions of years by the Verdon River, the gorges have formed the centrepiece of the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon since 1997. With their sheer, plunging cliffs – in some places 700m high, twice the height of the Eiffel Tower – the gorges are a haven for birds, including a colony of reintroduced vautours fauves (griffon vultures). You can rent small boats an kayaks to go explore the gorge.
St-Paul de Vence
Located a 15 minutes drive from the house is the charming village of St-Paul de Vence. Once upon a time, St-Paul de Vence was a small medieval village atop a hill looking out to sea. Then came the likes of Picasso in the postwar years, followed by showbiz stars such as Yves Montand and Roger Moore, and St-Paul shot to fame. The village is now home to dozens of art galleries as well as the renowned Fondation Maeght.
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The town has everything from local little cafés to Michelin restaurants.
Monaco
Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country (only the Vatican is smaller), but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude. A magnet for high-rollers and hedonists since the early 20th century, it's also renowned as one of the world's most notorious tax havens and home to the annual Formula One Grand Prix.
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In dramatic contrast, the rocky outcrop known as Le Rocher, jutting out on the south side of the port, is crowned by a rather charming old town, home to the principality's royal palace.
Antibes
With its boat-bedecked port, 16th-century ramparts and narrow cobblestone streets festooned with flowers, it's little wonder that lovely Antibes has stolen the hearts of so many artists and writers: they include Graham Greene, Max Ernst and Picasso, who featured the town in many paintings and now has a museum dedicated to him here.
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Beyond the city limits, save some time to explore beautiful Cap d'Antibes, a wooded cape studded with seaside mansions and pretty walking trails.