Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

When reaching Gourdon, a hilltop village labeled the most beautiful village in France, the hairpin bends more and more aery, increase between terraced crops. The way to heaven! From the car park, go along the cemetery and continue on the Chemin de Bessurane (GR®51) until the Saint-Claude chapel. 1- Take a sharp left on a paved road and then engage immediately left on the trail that rises abruptly. Go along the fences and through a woodland until an intersection. 2- At the sign-post 302, take the right path that leads to the Canal du Loup. Walk on the mountainside on a large platform and cross the small bridge of the Gourdon valley. Remain on the flat area and come out on the Chemin du Paradis. 3- Follow it to the left (GR®51). Reach the Foulon aqueduct, then climb many aery switchbacks and reach Gourdon. 4- Visit the picturesque streets of the village, then go back down until the canal du Loup by the same route. In point 3, turn left and continue down the Chemin du Paradis. Come out on the road of the old railway. 5- Make a sharp right and return to Bar-sur-Loup. 1km further, take the Chemin des Fontaites to the right. And return to the car park of the cemetery.

A path open to all, in a typical landscape of the high Grasse area. This route crosses vast wooded limestone plateaus. From Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, go up the road of Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey for 1.5 km to the bus shelter " des redonnets ". 1- Take a right on the small paved road for 100 m and turn left to reach another small road. Continue on a wide stony path marked 27. 2- Go down slightly to the left on another track and continue on the marked stony path (PR) to go back on a grassland area. 3- fork to the right and get to the beacon 28. Then deviate slightly on the right via the beacon 29. Go back down a pebble road and join the small village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne through small paved roads.

A mountain bike ride to share with family in a wild nature on the Briasq trail that will take you to a lookout post with an exceptional view. Back to the car park, turn right on a small paved road, cross the village of Escragnolles before joining the Colette car park 750 m further. 1- Take the Briasq Forest Trail in a southerly direction to Beacon 85 (PR). 2- Turn right on a stony track. Continue for 250 m. 3- Leave it to take a left at a barrier D.F.C.I. and continue for 1.5 km to the forked intersection Turn left and go to the point of view of Baou Mourine where is watchtower established. 4- Make the return by the same route.

20 km of bird’s flight separate the summit (1,778 m) from the Mediterranean. This exceptional situation offers a sumptuous panorama! From the Faisse car park, take the D2 road to reach the marker 30 marking the start of the trail. 1- Take the GR®4 to an intersection marked by the marker 193. 2- Turn left, cross the bars of Cheiron and reach the beacon 194.3- Engage full east in this open landscape and follow the crests of Cheiron. When the ski lifts appear, the peak of Cheiron will not be very far. 4- The return is made by the same itinerary.

This hike is an opportunity to come back to the rich agricultural past of Plan des Noves, former "granary" of the Vençois country. Panoramic peaks and canyon are waiting for you! From the Plan des Noves car park, go down slightly on the GR®51 until you reach the marker 65. 1- Take the path on the left to follow the circuit of Plan des Noves, until the marker 65a. 2- Turn right on the path (PR), 400 m further to the intersection turn left again on the path (PR) to gradually reach the ascent to the ridge. Go past the remarkable ruined sheepfold and continue 500 m to the crossroads. 3- Go down on the right on the path of "Mangia Pan" to find a track to reach the intersection. 4- Take the path on the right to return to point 1. Take the path used to go back to the Plan des Noves car park.

Southern Bastion of the Pre-Alps, the Montagne de l'Audibergue presents itself as an interminable east-west rampart. From the Parc de la Moulière climb up to the end of the chairlift by the green slope of the Marcassin. 1- Bypass a slope on the right and join the orientation table on the nearby ridge. 2- Cross the ridge on the trail (PR marking), to the top of the Audibergue (1,642m) 3- Go north, under the ski lifts to find the beacon 173. 4- Take the trail (PR marking) towards Parc de la Moulière and easily reach the parking lot via the 174 beacon.

Conquering the highest peak in the Var the Lachens mountain With its ruined Castrum of Sainte-Madeleine and panoramas of endless views. From the church square, go up the lane "Chemin de l'Aire" by following the markings of the GR49 (white and red marking). To the top of the village, at the end of the paved section, at 300m. 1 - Leave the GR and follow the path going left towards the top of Mount Lachens. Walk on the shaded path (light blue marking of the local RP), along the stone walls to the clearing. Leave it on the right and continue up the main road on the left towards the Ste-Madeleine rock (steep climb!). Quickly take the well-marked trail under the pine trees and exit the woods a little before the rock. Walk again under the pine trees and at a crossroads, reach the route leading to the top of Mount Lachens. 2 - Do not take the trail leading to the ruins of the castle (300m round trip) on the left and continue on the route marked in blue on the right. The winding trail rises above the plain of the Bruyère then rapidly goes into the woods, among boxwood, brooms (plants) and scots pines, until reaching a track (some steep sections!). Continue on this track 500m after passing a collar and just before a corner, take the poorly outlined path marked in blue, going up on the right. Reach further up the path leading to the peak of Mount Lachens 3 - Follow the road (white and red markings). Pass over a picnic area in front of a tank and take the path cutting the corner. Cross the road and continue up the path. Near the forest, continue the route on the ridge of Mount Lachens amid pastures and limestone pavements. Follow the ridge to the viewpoint. 4 - The tour ends at the top located at 1 685m, just opposite the peak of Mount Lachens (1 715m). The same route is used for the return.

Very varied course, open to all, located in the heart of the national forest that covers the Tracastel mountain. From the church square of Saint-Auban, join the beacon 1 in the heart of the village. 1- Continue on the left, continue climbing stairs, rue Tracastel. Take the path (PR) which climbs in laces. Continue 200 m after climbing the break to the next intersection (beacon 2) 2- Turn off on your left as indicated to continue on the Tracastel circuit until a crossroads 1.5 km further.. 3- Take the path below and continue 2.7 km slightly downhill to find the Departmental Road numbered 2211. 4- Engage on the road and continue along the clue of Saint-Auban until finding the beacon 6. 5- Approach the path on the right that goes back to the heart of the village.

The 2nd stage of the weekend in Entrevaux country takes you back to Entrevaux via Ubac d'Amirat and the village of Castellet-Saint-Cassien.

Blavet is a tributary, of the Argens River. The river begins its journey in Bagnols-en-Forêt and flows into the Argens. Carved into red volcanic rocks made from rhyolite , the Gorges du Blavet offers some beautiful geological features such as cave Muréron., a one of the major rock climbing sites in the Var.

During the course of a workshop session, put yourself in the shoes of a perfumer-in-training by personalizing an Eau de Cologne fragrance with aromatic notes, citrus fruit and orange blossom! DURING THE COURSE OF A WORKSHOP SESSION, PUT YOURSELF IN THE SHOES OF A PERFUMER-IN-TRAINING BY PERSONALIZING AN EAU DE COLOGNE FRAGRANCE WITH AROMATIC NOTES, CITRUS FRUIT AND ORANGE BLOSSOM! During an unforgettable session of 90 minutes, learn about the different key fragrances of perfumery and how to compose your own Eau de Cologne. The workshop will take place in the historic factory in Grasse and the expert teacher who will accompany you will tell you the history of the perfumery and the origins of raw materials used that you will discover during the workshop. You will learn to understand how the olfactory pyramid functions:  head notes, heart notes and base notes.  Once you have awakened your olfactory memory, you will be able to personalize your own Eau de Cologne using the 9 essences at your disposal. At the end of the workshop, you will leave with a 100ml bottle and pouch for your fragrance, a Fragonard apron and a “Perfumer-in-training” diploma.

Discover the expertise of the Molinard perfumery and create your own perfume from high-quality essences! DISCOVER THE EXPERTISE OF THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY AND CREATE YOUR OWN PERFUME FROM HIGH-QUALITY ESSENCES! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances combining modernity and tradition, their know-how based on a rich 165-year experience in the field of perfume making. As an VIP guest, you will be greeted by an expert at Molinard, who will tell you the history of this distinguished brand, and help you to concoct your own olfactory creation. During this exclusive session, you'll be initiated into all of the secrets of perfume creation while sipping a glass of champagne. Choose from 100 high-quality essences, 10 of which are very rare. Stimulate your senses and select the fragrances that catch your attention to compose a customised scent. Leave with a 90ml of your creation in a bulb-pump flask as well as a numbered diploma. A unique experience in one of France's most prestigious perfumeries!

Create your perfume in just a few easy steps at the Molinard perfumery! Smell, compare and compose the perfume that suits you best! CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PERFUME IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS AT THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY! SMELL, COMPARE AND COMPOSE THE SCENTS THAT SUIT YOU BEST! Molinard, a perfumer in Grasse established in 1849, is known for its fragrances that unite modernity and tradition. Benefit from its unique expertise and visit the Fragrance Bar for a step-by-step introduction to scent creation. Stimulate your senses during this fun, modern workshop. Find which fragrances catch your imagination among 3 bases and 6 essences. In just a few key steps, you will create your very own 30ml flask of perfume. At the only workshop of its kind in Europe, enjoy discovering the quality fragrances of the Molinard perfumery! 

Give your children the chance to create their own perfume! A fun session for budding alchemists! GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO CREATE THEIR OWN PERFUME. A FUN ACTIVITY FOR BUDDING ALCHEMISTS! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances combining modernity and tradition, their unique know-how based on a rich 165-year experience in the field of perfume making. Under the guidance of an inhouse expert, the children will discover the secrets of perfume and learn how to compose their very own creation. They will get to choose from 18 essences, and have fun combining the scents to create the perfume of their dreams! They will then customise the flask with a sticker of their choice, and be free to use their finished custom perfume!

Use your creativity to compose your own perfume in the prestigious Molinard perfumery! USE YOUR CREATIVITY TO COMPOSE YOUR OWN PERFUME IN THE PRESTIGIOUS MOLINARD PERFUMERY! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances that combine modernity and tradition. It has been active since 1849.  During this workshop, you will get the full benefit of the perfumer's expertise. You will be greeted by a Molinard expert, who will walk you through the entire workshop and help you design your own olfactory combination. With a perfume organ on a turning tray, pick the scents that catch your attention among the 90 available essences, then carefully mix the perfume of your choice. Leave with a 50ml flask of your concoction and receive a numbered diploma. A rewarding experience full of delicate scents that will hereafter serve as a souvenir of this fun workshop!

Enjoy a rock-climbing initiation session in Cabris! ENJOY A ROCK-CLIMBING INITIATION SESSION IN CABRIS! With walls and cliffs at moderate heights, the rock-climbing site in Cabris is a fun course adapted for beginners. Spend a pleasant half-day, in the presence of an experienced monitor, and enjoy a day of discovery and thrills. Your monitor will give you all the necessary advice and information for a successful rock-climbing session so you can climb quickly in complete safety. Enjoy climbing up right in the middle of nature and appreciate this outdoor activity with family or friends!

Enjoy a river hiking in the Loup Gorges – thrills guaranteed! ENJOY A RIVER HIKING IN THE LOUP GORGES – THRILLS GUARANTEED! The Loup Gorges, with its wild nature and crystal clear water, are adapted for all levels. Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, combine all the elements necessary for an exciting adventure: hikes, waterfalls, natural water slides and swimming in white water. Immerse yourself in this entirely natural environment and make the most of the adrenaline-filled experience of the river hike!

Treat yourself to an athletic experience in nature during a rock-climbing session in the Loup Gorges! TREAT YOURSELF TO AN ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE IN NATURE DURING A ROCK-CLIMBING SESSION IN THE LOUP GORGES! Located on the river bank in a natural and preserved area, the Loup Gorges are renowned for their cliffs which are perfect for rock climbing. Spend half a day with your experienced monitor who will give you all the necessary advice and information for a successful rock-climbing session. You will be accompanied throughout the stages of your ascent so you can climb in complete safety. Scale cliffs measuring 8 to 20 metres high (26 to 65 feet) and enjoy this highly athletic experience that will get your heart racing!

The Tourist Information Office - l'Oustaou dou païs - is open from mid-January to early March, during school vacations and in July and August. Our team can advise you on all the Pays de Fayence hilltop villages and the Lac de Saint Cassien. Reception services store selling local produce from Tanneron and Pays de Fayence Event registration Public Wifi Relaxation area - educational and promotional videos on mimosa and Pays de Fayence. The Tanneron Tourist Information Office is located in the Oustaou dòu païs in the heart of the village, on the town hall square. This house (the former post office) is a place to discover the region's agricultural and mimosa heritage, a tourist information office and a local produce store. Free admission. You'll find an educational exhibition on the mimosa in Tanneron and old tools recounting agricultural activity in the Massif de Tanneron. New in 2024: Exhibition on 60 years of water in Tanneron. May to mid-December. Discover the local heritage and how running and irrigation water was brought to the village and its hamlets. Contact us, follow us www.paysdefayence.com contact@paysdefayence.com Facebook : Pays de Fayence Tourism Going out in Pays de Fayence Intercommunal tourist office Lac de St Cassien-Pays de Fayence Tourisme Instagram #paysdefayence

The Oustaou dou païs local produce store is open from mid-January to early March, during school vacations and in July and August. Our team is on hand to advise you on all our local products, a real showcase for our producers and artisans. This new store is an authentic showcase of producers and artisans from the village of Tanneron, but also from the Pays de Fayence. You will find quality products there: garrigue or wild lavender honey, organic rosé or red wine, local biscuits, products derived from mimosa, immortelle hydrosol, a bookstore including IGN maps for your hiking or cycling tours, topo guides, photo books of the Pays de Fayence, books on local heritage. Lots of gift ideas to please you and your loved ones. Cartels inform you about the journey of producers and/or artisans. You can also meet our service providers to achieve your purchases in their store, where you will find their other product ranges. On the spot : Relaxation area, educational and promotional videos on mimosa and the Pays de Fayence. Registration for events Public Wi-Fi The Tanneron Tourist Information Office is located in Oustaou dòu païs in the heart of the village, on the town hall square. This house (the old post office) is a place to discover agricultural heritage and mimosa, a tourist information office and a local shop. FREE ENTRANCE. There you will find an educational exhibition on the mimosa in Tanneron and old tools relating to agricultural activity on the Massif de Tanneron. New 2025: Exhibition on the Reyran river before the lake of Saint-Cassien From June to the end of December. Contact us, follow us www.paysdefayence.com contact@paysdefayence.com Facebook : Pays de Fayence Tourism Going out in Pays de Fayence Intercommunal tourist office Lake Saint-Cassien-Pays de Fayence Tourism Instagram #paysdefayence

This green lizard, of its latin name Lacerta bilineata boasts a blue coloration at the level of the throat. It occupies a wide range of habitats such as forest edges or wastelands. It is a species that likes the environments with a abundant vegetation. For the little anecdote, it is called here, the Lambert.

The well made the wealth of the town. The Amon well and one of the most preserved of this particular territory. Composed of a circular stone building paired, closed by a dome and isolated in the center of a meadow, it does not seem to have suffered the passage of time.

Because there was no cemetery at Bar-sur-Loup, the inhabitants had to climb with the dead to the village of Gourdon. The only access was by this road. Hence its name "the way to heaven".

Before 1885, the town of Grasse got its water supply from the Source of La Foux. But the flow was insufficient, especially because of the establishment of factories and perfumeries. In 1874, the town of Grasse became the owner of the Source Foulon. In 1878, the plans were approved. The canal was inaugurated on 21 July 1889; it has several civil engineering structures above void spaces and 22 tunnels with a total length of 2,600m throughout the entire network. This is a classic aqueduct structure that was replaced in the 50s by the imposing pipeline currently in place.

Queen Victoria went to Gourdon in 1891 and in her honor, this large place enjoying an exceptional panorama and an admirable depth, was given her name.

True source of summer freshness, Lake Saint-Cassien is the most popular site in the Pays de Fayence. On this stretch of water of 420 hectares, many activities are available to you. Initially intended for the production of hydro-electric power, the lake has become a coveted recreational area that remains fragile. It is up to everyone to respect the site, the fauna and flora.

Perched on the fringe of an imposing vertical wall, the village of Saint-Cézaire-Sur-Siagne stands in front of a superb panorama on the Siagne gorges. Here, forests of softwoods and broad-leaved trees are scattered with sublime terraces of olive groves. Take the time to stroll in the heart of this beautiful medieval village.

In any season, come and admire the beauties of Siagne, border between the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes. You will find yourself in a Natura 2000 site because of the exceptional richness of the natural heritage. Ride the 305 m vertical drop to reach the village through many marked trails. The cornices of malines are the delight of climbers.

A lookout cabin located at the end of the route dominates the Siagne valley and offers an unexpected view of these gorges with vertiginous reliefs to the coast. We can see the Saint-Cassien lake and the peak of the Bear, one of the summits of the volcanic massif of Estérel. An orientation table will allow you to better distinguish the elements of the landscape.

From his latin name Empusa pennata, it has the frail look of the Phasme, the weapons of a Praying Mantis and a sci-fi monster's head. If luck is with you, you can meet him on the side of Escragnollles, but you will have to be patient because he can remain motionless for hours. Indeed, its prey (small flies) come directly to be placed in his mandibles for a little known reason, which could be olfactory. ;

In a retro and family atmosphere, this bar restaurant with terrace welcomes you at the entrance of the village. A varied menu: organic vegetables from local agriculture, vegetarian dishes, wok, Mediterranean cuisine, French meat, octopus a la plancha.

Located at the entrance to the Provençal village on the banks of the Loup, this restaurant has a beautiful terrace with an outdoor kitchen and a warm indoor dining room. A daily season pass. Barbecue specialties: fish, meat and vegetables.

Located on the village square with a terrace in the sun or in the shade, this small restaurant offers tasty and generous cuisine. A traditional and local menu, daily specials, a nice selection of meats. Customers appreciate: “Good value for money / succulent pasta and meats / excellent and fast service / heated covered terrace”

The Lou'Bar wine/dining bar has expanded its walls to offer market cuisine with a southern accent. Refined dishes, an à l'ardoise menu and gourmet menus...

Organic and natural wine cellar / dining cellar: Pierre, our village sommelier, offers almost 400 references of wines, beers and ciders - Sale of local produce - Dishes on the slate - Charcuterie / cheese plancha. To take away or enjoy on site.

In this authentic village inn, the gourmet cuisine of the chef, a disciple of Escoffier, is based on local and seasonal produce. An address for gourmets to savour. Dishes and desserts changed daily.

Villa Marina is the Italian touch on the Port Marina Croisette with its dolce vita atmosphere. On the terrace or in the dining room, Mediterranean and seafood specialities are served: fish, shellfish, fresh pasta, risottos and pizzas.

Overlooking the sea, exotic atmosphere "side sea", on the menu: genuine French cuisine, with fish lines and wild, market cuisine with fresh morning produce and high-end meat. Various tapas and cocktails.

Santa Lucia offers Mediterranean cuisine. An elaborate menu of Italian specialities prepared with fresh and quality products: pizzas, pastas, risottos, grills, but also seafood platters. Occasional theme evenings.

Spacious and quiet rooms overlooking a provençal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and an eco-bel. spacious and quiet rooms overlooking a provencal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and environmental practices rewarded rewarded by an eco-bel.

Gîte La Cigale Jaune in the heart of Provence, ideally located between sea and mountains, near Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez, in the Pays de Fayence. Sleeps 4 people. Label Accueil vélo

Located in a beautiful property, Chantal and Daniel offer you 4 houses in the south: the red cicada : 2 to 4 pers- the cicada blue and the yellow: 2 to 6 pers and welcome you with pleasure in their little Provence, located in the Pays de Fayence

Municipal service area for camping cars 2 pitches, quiet, close to shops Bottom of the village Near tennis courts and swimming pool

Family hotel with outdoor pool and large terrace, at the foot of the village. This establishment has been awarded the "Accueil vélo" label and welcomes cycling tourists.

Charming hotel in a former oil mill nestled in a large wooded park 10 minutes from the village.

Nice room in a green garden

Municipal service area / camping cars Near parking lot and swimming pool Open all year round

Looking for a change of scenery? Try a complete change of scenery just 1h30 from Nice. The Roncharel gîte welcomes you to the heart of nature in the Verdon and Vaïre valleys, to discover another South. Panoramic views, absolute peace and quiet! Single rooms and group accommodation. Provencal cuisine based on local produce.

Opening 15/05/2020 > 27/09/2020 At the entrance of the largest canyon in Europe, the Huttopia Gorges du Verdon campsite welcomes you on a unique site on the banks of the Verdon with a beautiful swimming pool and private access to the beach…