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EXPOROSE GRASSE, or when the World Capital of perfumes is adorned with pink

When the month of May arrives in Grasse, located 9kms from our gites www.locations-06.fr, the fields around the town are covered with beautiful light pink flowers: this is the centifolia rose, the aptly named “rose de mai”. It’s a hundred-leaf rose, Rosa ×centifolia, which is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It […]

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Discover the traditional Fête des violettes of Tourrettes sur Loup on the Côte d’Azur

In Tourrettes sur Loup, 10 minutes from our cottages www.locations-06.fr, the traditional “ Fête des violettes ” takes place every year on the first weekend of March. The festival was created by Mr. Linton in 1952. He was an artist who wanted to honor farmers who specialized in violets. Tourrettes sur Loup and the cultivation

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Where do the chestnut festivals take place on the Côte d’Azur?

Chestnut festivals are synonymous with autumn colors and the smell of chestnuts…

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Games for young and old in our Côte d’Azur gîtes

Gites with games for children New: in our lodgesin Bar sur loup www.locations-06.fr, we offer a new service: the loan of board games for young and old, in addition to books and toys on site. Of course, the Côte d’Azur is a magical destination with so much to see and do all year round. But

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Fête du PNR des Préalpes d’azur, idea for Sunday September 23, 2023

Fête du PNR des Préalpes d’azur Saint Vallier de Thiey Every year, the Préalpes d’Azur Regional Natural Park organizes a traveling festival in one of the 48 municipalities belonging to the park. This year, the festive, friendly and cultural event will take place in the center of the village of Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey! More than 80 stands

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Terroir-06 at the Valdeblore Transhumance Festival

Terroir-06 The Valdeblore Transhumance Festival On July 2, 2023, Valdeblore, just 1h30 from our gites www.locations-06.fr, hosted a great party: LA FÊTE DE LA TRANSHUMANCE. The herds of goats and sheep set off from afar, guided by shepherds and volunteers, through hamlets and villages to reach Valdeblore. Valdeblore was abuzz with activity that day. Young

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Autour de la Rose” festival in La Colle sur Loup

Autour de la Rose” festival A superb walk in Cap d’Antibes, only 30 minutes from our gites www.locations-06.fr This past May 14th, the charming village of La Colle-sur-Loup, in the Alpes-Maritimes, hosted the famous “AUTOUR DE LA ROSE” festival. This unmissable event, located just 20 minutes from our gîtes (www.locations-06.fr), was a great opportunity to

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Superb Strawberry Festival: a gourmet moment in Carros

Strawberry Festival This weekend, April 22 and 23, 2023, we were in Carros, 30 minutes from our gites www.locations-06.fr and our farm www.terroir-06.fr. It was the Carros Strawberry Festival. The famous Strawberry Festival was in its 48th year! Guilhem CODERA, farmer-processor, set up his Terroir-06 stand on the Place Louis Frescolini in Carros. This festival

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“Le Carlton” luxury hotel reopens in Cannes

the Carlton palace cannes Re-opening of the Carlton Good news: reopening of the Carlton, an exceptional palace and second largest employer in the Cannes catchment area, after seven years of colossal work carried out in accordance with its historical and architectural identity. The Carlton is much more than a hotel: it represents 700 direct jobs,

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Cannes under a superb Côte d’Azur winter sun

Cannes in the sun Sunny Cannes GREAT TRIP TO CANNES, ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM OUR GITES www.locations-06.fr. Great weather on Sunday March 11. IF YOU TOO WANT TO ENJOY THE COTE D’AZUR IN WINTER AT A LOW PRICE, DON’T HESITATE. Share this article on social networks Facebook Instagram Twitter Discover our gites and villas for

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