Some French homes instantly transport their guests to quintessentially French locations like in a holiday brochure. Maison Lavande is one of those homes. Scents of lavender and pine greet you as you arrive at this classic villa with mesmerizing views of the surrounding landscape.

This home could not have been more blessed with its South of France location. It commands an elevated position tucked away in the hills just above Cannes and Antibes, just a two-minute drive from a French village and with picturesque Valbonne only a 10-minute drive away (and Mougins a further 20 minutes). Just 25-30 minutes away are some of the region’s jewels; the famous Côte d’Azur towns of Nice and Cannes, the beaches of Juan les Pins and Cannes, the perfume houses of Grasse and the charming medieval villages of St Paul de Vence and Gourdon.

The house sits prettily in its envelope of climbing plants and thick and fragrant Mediterranean flowers, shrubs and majestic trees. Charming blue shutters peak through the foliage and invite you to discover the indoors where an elegant and classic French interior provides plenty of space for all the family. Fittings and furnishings are of high quality and every effort has been made to create a stylish and warm ambience with lovely fire places, beautiful antiques and lots of personal touches. This is a real home-away-from-home.

Maison Lavande is a beautiful coming together of its naturally seductive location and its owners’ impeccable taste, creating a French holiday home which will transport its guests and create family memories which will last forever.

Maison Lavande commands an elevated position tucked away in the hills of Provence, just above the glistening Côte d’Azur with the beautiful beaches of the French Riviera only a 20-minute drive away. Only a couple of minutes drive to the charming restaurants, boulangerie, supermarket and even tennis courts in the local village, Maison Lavande is the perfect spot to explore the Riviera. 

There are some excellent golf courses in the area such as the beautiful Golf Opio Valbonne (5km) as well as the famous Royal Mougins (17km) within half an hour. The region also offers horse-riding within a fifteen-minute drive, some amazing hiking and cycling trails as well as a climbing centre popular with children near Villeneuve-Loubet.

In this rural part of Provence, other idyllic villages surround you such as Valbonne (7km), Opio (8km) and Mougins (14km). Grasse (13km) is a 20-minute drive away, a wonderful town known for its perfume heritage and vivid fields of lavender. Be sure to visit on market day to pick up some wonderful produce. The artistic village of St Paul de Vence (12km) with the famous Maeght Foundation is just a 20-minute drive away or head even further inland to the rugged interior and enjoy spectacular views of the whole riviera from Gourdon (17km). 

Along the coast, the stylish and chic city of Cannes (20km) is just a short drive where you can experience the splendour of La Croisette, the glamourous promenade as well as its many beaches and vibrant nightclubs. A little further south at Théoule-sur-Mer (32km) you can enjoy the beach with its wonderful red cliffs. Beautiful Nice (25km) is also a great day trip or head a little further south to Villefranche-sur-Mer (30km) where you can walk up to the stunning Saint Jean Cap Ferrat peninsula, an unmissable day out.

Families will love the beaches and watersports in Antibes (19km), as well as the water parks and funfairs in and around the town. When in Antibes, be sure to visit the old town.

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