Villa in the French Riviera

Vidauban is a small wine-making village situated northwest of St Tropez. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, wine tasting is a must during your holiday in Vidauban, and there are a number of wineries you can visit. The village is centred around a square with a choice of open-air restaurants, a crêperie and cafés. 

St Cezaire sur Siagne has an imposing location set on the clifftops overlooking the River Siagne. Part of the Prealpes d’Azur Regional Natural Park, its elevated position offers stunning panoramic views of the Siagne Valley, olive groves and surrounding countryside. The village itself is a medieval collection of narrow lanes, small cafés and old houses, all centred around the 18th century church. It’s a great place to rent a villa in the French Riviera. 

Peymeinade is a small village situated to the southwest of Grasse, featuring pretty stone houses and a 19th century fountain. The village is centred around the main high street, which has a selection of restaurants, bars and shops, as well a small children’s playground. If you’re feeling active, there’s also a sports complex with tennis courts. 

The town of Le Cannet des Maures is split between 2 areas, the main town full of modern amenities and Le Vieux-Cannet, a small hilltop village with no facilities but spectacular panoramic views. With good road connections, this is a superb base to explore the French Riviera.

Les Arcs is an attractive, traditional French town set northwest of Saint Tropez. This area is well-known for its wine production, with a whole host of vineyards and wineries for you to visit. With a high-speed train link from St Pancras via Paris, this is an ideal choice if you don’t want to fly.

Located on the outskirts of Biot village, La Verrerie de Biot offers you the opportunity to discover more about the glass blowing that this region is famous for. Learn about the history of the industry, watch live demonstrations from experienced glassblowers and you can even blow and make your own piece. There is also a shop onsite where you can purchase some beautiful pieces to take home with you.  

Located in the Pays du Grasse is a 3 mile long network of caves nearly 40 metres underground. A section of this network is open to the public between February and November, where you can walk through with a guide and see the starry concretions and luminous jellyfish. Your guide may even do a sound show for you on musical stalactites! There is also a nature walk and a high rope adventure course onsite. 

Set in Gourdon, the Gorges du Loup is a narrow canyon with beautiful scenery and clear waterfalls. There are walkways and paths along the river, or for the more adventurous you can try canyoning and kayaking. Some of the walkways and paths can be steep and slippery so be sure to bring sturdy footwear.  

Cannes is famed for its glamorous luxury yachts, but you can also arrange several fun boat trips departing from the harbour. Enjoy a sunset cruise around the old port of Cannes, or why not make a day of it and take a boat over to St. Tropez or Monaco? 

The traditional town of Grasse is renowned for its long-established perfume industry. The Musée International de la Parfumerie in the town centre celebrates the history, while large perfumeries such as Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard offer free guided tours. You can even book a perfume workshop to make your own scent! Many of the raw fragrances are grown in flower farms and cultivated locally, with some of the flower fields offering tours during the harvest.

Located just outside of St. Tropez, Azur Park is an amusement park with 35 rides and attractions to occupy the whole family. There is a Ferris Wheel, Haunted House and even a 7D Cinema – to name a few. There is also a restaurant and a crazy golf course for some friendly competition! The park itself is an evening affair, open daily April to September, from 4pm in April, 6pm in May and 8pm in July – September.