Beautiful Surroundings:
The Esterel hills lie between Frejus/St Raphael and Cannes/Mandelieu. The villa is quiet and peaceful in its own grounds, and faces due South. There is really easy access to and from the motorway (exit 39), which is 4km away and cannot be seen or heard. For a water-oriented holiday both places offer very good beaches and restaurants, those of Mandelieu being more sophisticated, and Frejus more family oriented. The lovely Lac St Cassien is 5 minutes away and offers water-sports, picnic spaces and rural restaurants. All sites offer equipment rental facilities. Flumes(Aqualand)and go-carting are available if you are that way inclined. There is both easy and serious walking in the Esterel hills, including guided walks from the village. The hinterland goes up beyond Grasse and Fayence to the Verdon Gorges. All the above are well documented with guide-books and maps for you in the villa.
Enjoy the Villa and the Village:
During March to October meals are usually taken on the outside terrace, and there is a barbecue. The pool has solar heating, and so is always at a very acceptable temperature, and is pleasantly secluded. With ample private gardens, and your own entrances, you can happily spend whole days at the villa, with table tennis and 'boules' and poolside garden furniture provided.
In the village there are two small supermarkets (one well stocked for your needs), a baker, a pharmacy, bureau de poste with cash machine, a newsagent and a tourist office. Also there is 'Chez Pierre', a pleasant bar with terrace, and three restaurants within walking distance, and several others within ten minutes drive. Of course Mandelieu/Cannes and St Raphael/Frejus are both well provided for restaurants, and are reachable within fifteen minutes in either direction.
Life-style:
Many people rent the property for various Cannes Festivals and events close by, so it's possible to enjoy the busy Cote d'Azur life from this close-by peaceful rural setting. The villa is just five minutes from the AutoRoute, which gives speedy access to Nice Airport in around 45 minutes, with Aix en Provence and the whole coast within easy reach.
For those interested in things Provencal, the ancient town of Frejus is a great attraction, with its Roman theatre and aqueduct and its famous markets and medieval Abbey.
There are four great golf courses within 30 minutes drive, and 9 within the hour, including the Royal Mougins, the Valescure, and various excellent courses at Mandelieu and Vidauban. Tennis is available in the village, with two other clubs 10 minutes ride away.
If the beaches and the coast are crowded, then you can profit from the more peaceful and beautiful lake of St Cassien, five minutes away, with watersports, restaurants and walking.
