Wander through the medieval town of Vence, discover the Rosaire chapel decorated by Matisse and the alleyways of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Explore Provence's authentic hilltop villages. Stroll along the Boulevard de la Croisette, saunter down the Promenade des Anglais, admire the Bay of Angels. Get carried away by the atmosphere of Nice's Carnival and the glitter of the Côte d'Azur. Discover the Maeght foundation, the Renoir, Matisse, Chagall and Picasso museums. Walk in the footsteps of Jacques Prévert, Jean Giono and Yves Montand. Visit the markets of the Cannes Film Festival and try your luck in Monaco's casino.
Situated between sea and mountains, towns and villages, the BEST WESTERN Floreal is at the crossroads for your every desire. Situated at the foot of the Col de Vence, cycling enthusiasts will be delighted to find a secure garage for bicycles with an assembly area. There are numerous routes available in association with the Vence Cycling club.
The Gorges du Verdon and the spectacular Gorges du Loup a few miles away, will delight white water sports enthusiasts whilst the Baou de St. Jeannet is renowned amongst climbing enthusiasts.
Or if you simply want to take it easy, relax and sunbathe on one of the many beaches and coves.
Take a look at the rooms of our 3 star hotel in Vence.Locate BEST WESTERN Hotel Floreal on the map.
SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE :
5 minutes from Vence is one of the France's most beautiful villages of international renown. Visits include: The Maeght Foundation – the 2nd biggest Modern Art museum in France, the streets and art galleries, the St. Paul museum.
TOURRETTES-sur-Loup (5min):
A small medieval village. Tours, interesting alleyways, Art galleries. Violets fair.
LES GORGES DU LOUP (15min) :
Waterfalls weathered into the rocks. Take a circuit which leads to GOURDON (20min) – a cliff top village with its 13th century Château and a wonderful view over the Côte d'Azur and the sea.
CAGNES-SUR-MER (10min) :
RENOIR museum..
LE HAUT DE CAGNES (10min) :
An old hilltop town dominated by its 14th century château, another attraction is its GRIMALDI museum.
BIOT (15min) :
Renowned for its glassworks and pottery. Visit the Biot museum, the Fernand LEGER museum and the Biot glassworks.
ANTIBES (20min) :
An old fortified town, PICASSO museum in the château Grimaldi, archaeology museum, PEYNET museum, naval and Napoleonic museum. Cap d'Antibes. MARINELAND leisure park.
GRASSE (15min) :
World perfume capital with its old town, cathedral and perfumeries.
CANNES (30min) :
La Croisette and its palaces. The old town of Le Suquet and the old port. International festivals. Marine museum, la Castre museum, BELLINI Chapel. Lerins Islands: 15 and 30 minutes from Cannes. Royal Fort, the fortress-monastery.
LE MASSIF DE L'ESTEREL :
There is a small road from Frejus Mandelieu where you can admire the red rock inlets plunging into the sea.
NICE (20min) :
Capital of the Côte d'Azur, a dynamic town by day and night with a passion for art and culture. Visit the promenade des Anglais, the Old Nice of the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries and the Cours Saleya (flower market.) CHAGALL museum, MATISSE museum, Cimiez museum, Fine Arts museum, Modern and contemporary art museum, Asian art museum. The orthodox cathedral (largest outside of Russia.) Nice Carnival, Floral procession, Phoenix floral park.
SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT :
The ROTHSCHILD's Villa Ephrussi with its gardens that overhang the Mediterranean. The harbour of Villefranche-sur-mer.
EZE :
The highest coastal village in Europe with exotic gardens – like a balcony that looks out over the sea.
PRINCIPAUTE DE MONACO (40min) :
The Prince's palace with the changing of the guard, Jacques COUSTEAU's oceanographic museum, the Monte Carlo Casino built in 1878, the exotic gardens and the Japanese gardens. MENTON: Jean COCTEAU's museum, Fine Arts museum, Europe Palace, Museum of Prehistory. The Lemon Fair.
LE PARC NATIONAL DU MERCANTOUR :
In the Roya valley above Menton. La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Wonders): high mountains, lakes, exceptional prehistoric carvings, flora and fauna (marmots, ibex, chamois and wolves). The Alpha park with its wolves at St Martin de Vésubie.
LES SPORTS ET LES LOISIRS
Aviation :
Nice and Mandelieu.
Canyoning :
Les Gorges du Loup, L'Esteron, la Vésubie, les Gorges du Cians, les Gorges de Daluis
Casinos :
Menton, Monté Carlo, Beaulieu, Nice, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cannes, Mandelieu, Grasse.
Golf :
Biot, Cannes, Mandelieu, Grasse, Mougins, Opio, Isola 2000, Nice, Sophia-Antipolis, Monté Carlo, Valbonne, Villeneuve-Loubet.
Hippodrome :
Cagnes-sur-mer
Paragliding, Hang-gliding:
Gourdon, Gréolières, la Turbie, Bar-sur-loup.
Leisure Parks :
Antibes, Fréjus.
Rafting, Kayak Canoeing :
Le Loup, les Gorges de l'Artubie, les Gorges du Verdon, le Var.
Canyon Forest :
Adventure in an exceptional nature reserve at Villeneuve Loubet (10 min.) Acro-branches, bathing, picnic area, mountain biking, visit of the village.
Hiking :
There are a large number of tracks and pathways for mountain, countryside and coastal walks.
Ski :
Gréolières, La Colmiane, Valberg, Isola 2000, Auron, la Foux d'Allos-Pra-Loup.
Equestrian Sports :
Col de Vence, Mougins, la Colle-sur Loup.
Squash, Tennis.
Sailing and Diving :
All of the Côte d'Azur seaside resorts.
Mountain Biking :
In the area surrounding Vence on both country and mountain terrains. (Rental available)
Zoo :
Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Fréjus-Esterel.
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