Visit and discover Provencal villages and hilltop villages
of the Alpes Maritimes
Visit and discover the villages
Discover the 5 Alpes-Maritimes villages awarded the "Plus beaux villages de France" label
Gourdon
One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Côte d'Azur.20 mn from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup & 30 mn from our gîte in Mougins.
Coaraze
In the Niçois hinterland, the village of the sundials is 1h15 from our gîtes in Le Bar sur Loup & and 1h from our gîte in Mougins.
Saint Agnes
A hilltop village just a stone's throw from the seaside.1h20 from Bar sur Loup and 1h from Mougins
Saorge
In the heart of the Roya Valley, on the border with Italy, the hilltop village of Saorge clings its high facades to the mountainside. Here again, the magic of the wild beauty of this landlocked region and the heritage of this ancient stronghold, reputed to be impregnable.
Entrevaux
Between Digne and Nice, on the borders of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes, Entrevaux seems to have made the most of its environment and history. Set at the foot of a rocky ridge tumbling down to the clear waters of a meander in the Var, this town, fortified by Vauban, celebrates a perfect union of landscape and architecture typical of the Southern Alps.
Villages listed as "France's most beautiful detours" to visit on the Côte d'Azur
Hilltop villages, Provencal villages to visit on the Côte d'Azur
Le Bar sur Loup
Our village, the city of the orange tree.
Cagnes sur Mer
30 minutes from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup
Eze
Just 1 hour from our gîtes in Le Bar sur Loup and 40 minutes from our gîte in Mougins, the village of Eze offers some of the finest views on the Côte d'Azur.
Cabris
Just 25 minutes from our gîtes in Le Bar sur Loup, the "Village du Petit Prince" is a typical perched village, a balcony overlooking the Grasse region.
Mouans-Sartoux
20 mn from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup, 5 mn from our gîte in Mougins. The village of Mouans-Sartoux and its peaceful streets invite you to relax.
Mougins
Just 30 minutes from our gîtes in Le Bar sur Loup, Mougins is a balcony overlooking the bay of Cannes.
Saint Etienne de Tinée
In the heart of the Parc du Mercantour, the village of St Etienne de Tinée is the starting point for numerous hikes. It's also a famous ski resort: Auron
Saint Jeannet
35 minutes from our gîtes, the village of St Jeannet nestles at the foot of the Baou de St Jeannet cliff.
Saint Vallier de Thiey
30 minutes from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup and Mougins
Saint Paul de Vence
Just 30 minutes from our gîtes, Saint Paul de Vence, nestled on a ridge and surrounded by ramparts, is the village of artists.
Gréolières
20 mn from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup, 40 mn from our gîte in Mougins
Coursegoules
30 mn from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup, 50 mn from our gîte in Mougins, starting point for hikes in the Cheiron.
Tourrettes sur Loup
Just 15 minutes from Bar sur Loup and 40 minutes from Mougins, the old village of Tourettes sur Loup offers one of the finest views on the Côte d'Azur. It's also the last violet-producing village in France.
Valbonne
20 minutes from our gîtes in Bar sur Loup and 10 from our gîte in Mougins, the old village of Valbonne awaits you.
Le Cannet
30 minutes from our gîtes in Le Bar sur Loup, the old village of Le Cannet, just a stone's throw from the Croisette, invites you to discover its old streets.
