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Cote d Azur Vacation - French Villa Vacation
Picture yourself in a pavement cafe in a small medieval French village - taking in the atmosphere with a glass of "vin rouge" in your hand. The scent of lavender is in the air and the local afternoon game of boules is going on in the village square. If the heat gets to you, you simply withdraw to your vacation villa to cool down in your private pool.
Choosing from the many Cote d Azur vacation spots is absolutely the hardest part. So here is a few suggestions for you.
Grasse is placed at an altitude of 300-400 m, and the hills in the back make Grasse a cooler place to be in the heat of the summer than the coast. Still there is no more than 15-20 km drive to Cannes and the famous beaches.
Grasse is a medieval town known as "the Perfume Capital of the World" and in The International Perfume Museum you can gain the secret of the whole process of creating perfume, and you can drop in on the very fragrant nursery with sweet smelling plants. Other pleasures in line to be discovered in Grasse is old oil mills, the Art & History Museum or people-watching from a cafe in a pretty square in the old section of town.
Frejus is placed 2 km inland from the wide, fine sand beaches between the town itself and St. Raphael, so here you have the best of both worlds. Frejus is a large, sprawling town with some famous Roman ruins, lots of activities like sport, exhibitions and approximately 300 planned events per year - and loads of restaurants & cafe's with elegant food and superb wines. The presence of artists & craftsmen in the historic old town has reestablished a tradition that was lost in the 18th century.
Cannes shouldn't require a lot of formal acquaintance. Set right by the seashore and world famous for the year by year Cannes Film Festival - the town is truly cosmopolitan & very popular. The city is centered around the old port, with the central part quite compact. This is yachts and cruise ships country flooded with the latest models of Lamborghini & Ferrari. It is very likely the opposite of a laid back vacation spot - but it is absolutely worth an experience.
Tourrettes sur Loup is referred to as the "City of Violets" due to the flowers that covers its hills. Placed 14 km from the coast between Nice and Cannes, Perched on a rockbound exposed surface surrounded by superb landscapes Tourrettes sur Loup is a charming ancient village which you cant help but fall in love with. If you don't decide on the village for your South of France vacation spot- do yourself a service and at least visit this delightful seducing village.
Vence is a 9th century village with cobbled streets and a most picturesque setting in lush green hills near Nice and Antibes. This is where brilliant painters like Matisse, Chagall, & Renoir used to retreat for inspiration.
Whether your opinion of an excellent vacation spot is a stroll along the famous seafront "La Croisette" in Cannes, or experiencing a medieval village with narrow twisting streets - oozing history - You can book Cote d Azur vacation villas online to satisfy your purpose.
See More Of France With A French Sightseeing Pass. If you are trying to choose which of the many attractions or museums to leave out on your upcoming visit to France - in order to keep within your budget, I have good news for you; you don't have to miss out on anything because of low funds!
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