Between Cannes and Grasse : The spacious and gorgeous villa is located in a secluded setting, with a spectacular view facing the Mediterranean sea. Despite its privacy and peaceful, the villa is a short walk from the typical village of Magagnosc, and just a ten-minute drive from Grasse, the French perfume capital. The house is set in extensive grounds with a 11 x 5 meter kidney-shaped swimming pool. Guests can take their meals outside on the furnisched terrace overlooking a wild green valley stretching to the coast. Beside the house is a Baroque church with is lit up at night offering a very romantic atmosphere. Outside, there is a gaz BBQ, a table-top fridge, next to a large bowling alley, a must in Provence ! The house is finely furnished with antiques and decorated with character and taste.
On the ground floor, the lobby leads to a luxurious living area with a Provencal style fireplace, TV satellite, VCR, DVD player, hi-fi and a large dining area. the brand-new kitchen, provencal style is pretty equiped with induction-type cooking plates, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. There are 2 bedrooms : one with king size bed and the second, 2 single beds. Bathroom with basin and shower. Separate toilet and laundry room with washing machine. One the second floor, a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with basin, toilet and shower.
About the area : It's just 15 mn walk from the villa to the typical old provencal village of Magagnosc. Shops and services here or in Grasse, ten mn drive. Grasse with its sprawling flower fields, has
long been the capital of the french perfume industry and was also the home the Rococo painter Fragonard. Also nearby are the famous village of Gourdon, perched on a cliff top and the Loup canyon, great for hiking. One should also pay a visit to another nearby village : Bar sur Loup, the native place of Admiral of Grasse who fought the English during the American Independance war. There is a wide range of activities in the area, including golf (5 famous courts),tennis, horse riding, hand gliding and karting. Sailing, fishing and windsurfing can be performed either at the nearby lake of St Cassien or at sea.
About the region : The villa is just 30 mn from Nice international airport, ranking second to Paris airport. The beaches of the re-known French riviera are only 20 mn away. The French Riviera enjoys a mild and sunny weather in all seasons. The surrounding moun tainous landscape offers a host of activities, including montain biking, hiking, rock climing, and skiing in winter. The Principality of Monaco is 45 mn away and an hour drive leads you to San Remo, a famous resort on the Ligurian coast of Italy. There are plenty of cultural activities : jazz festivals in Nice and Antibes/Juan les Pins, celebrations of medieval history, and, of course, the Cannes films festival in May. For those wanting to enjoy the uniqueness of the surrounding mountains, the National Park of Mercantour is only at an hour drive.