Welcome to your home
Your stay guide
We have prepared a selection of the best addresses in the village and its surroundings — our favourites, tried and tested to make your stay unforgettable.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence at dusk, view from the property
The Property
The Garden · Night & Day
Interiors
The Bedrooms
Practical Info
Welcome!
We are a French family of 4 with roots in Nice. Our jobs have taken us far from the Riviera — London, New York, Paris — so we are happy to share our home with guests who will enjoy the Côte d'Azur: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, its beaches, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Monaco & the Alps.
Essentials
Julien is available by call, SMS or WhatsApp for any assistance. He knows the area very well.
📞 +33 (0)6 61 26 11 83
Parking inside the property after the main gates. Additional spaces outside next to the bins.
Equipment
The screen can be moved with the remote control. Use Airplay from your smartphone. Use LG Apps for French TV channels.
Press the left hand side button for a couple of seconds to connect your phone in bluetooth. Marshall App available in your app store.
Can be used outdoors on battery. Switch on with the left hand side button then the Bluetooth button next to it.
Board games in the lounge cabinet. Outdoor games in the pool house next to the fridge.
Electric sockets are inside the drawers in both ground floor bathrooms. A hair dryer is available in each bathroom.
Gas barbecue by the parking area — turn off each burner individually after use and close the gas bottle. Do not move the barbecue onto the grass.
Pool
📐 11 × 5 m · 2 m deep
Equipped with 2 alarms. Towels available in the pool house. Lights switch on automatically at sunset for about 4 hours. Heated on request. "Fatboys" bags can be used in the pool (but do not try and open them).
⚫ No light = disconnected → enter 1234 to activate
🟢 Green flashing = monitoring active
🔴 Red flashing = temporary pause
Before entering the water: enter 1234 (red light). Fully deactivate: 1234*99. Reactivate manually: press OK twice.
No glassware around the pool — melamine tableware available in the pool house. Keep gates closed with children present. Children and non-swimmers must be supervised at all times.
Daily Life & Safety
On your left as you leave the villa.
🟡 Yellow = recycling (plastic, cans)
🟢 Green = glass only
🟤 Brown = everything else
❓ Not sure? Use the brown bin.
Automatic watering from May to October, starts at 1:30am for 4+ hours. Do not leave anything on the grass at night. Two robot lawnmowers (one per level). Any issue: press STOP on top of the robot.
Home alarm via remote control given at check-in. Fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink. First aid kit on the 1st floor and in the annex. Cameras at external entrances — do not interfere. Area with PIN-code gate: access forbidden.
Art & Culture
One of the largest European collections of modern art in the open air. Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Giacometti, Léger, Miró… A timeless moment 5 min on foot.
🕐 Duration: 1h30 · Tue–Fri on reservation
🎟 Full: €25 · Reduced 10–16 yrs: €11 · Private tour: €40/pers · Free under 10
📞 04 93 32 86 95
✉️ serviceguide@saint-pauldevence.com
→ Foundation websiteFree walk along the medieval ramparts. Views of the sea and the Alps. Best at sunset.
🕐 Free access
Play on the court where Yves Montand and Lino Ventura played pétanque. Rules, vocabulary and tips from a Tourism Office guide. Balls lent on site.
⏱ Duration: 1h · Balls included
📞 04 93 32 86 95
✉️ serviceguide@saint-pauldevence.com
→ Find out moreA peaceful resting place for Marc Chagall. A beautiful, serene spot with views over the surrounding countryside.
The Grand-Rue is full of local artists' galleries, ceramicists and potters. Perfect for bringing back an authentic souvenir — no mass production!
Nice and its beaches 25 min away. Cours Saleya market in the morning, swimming in the afternoon, dinner in Old Nice in the evening.
📍 Nice, ~30 min en voiture
Gastronomy
The institution of Saint-Paul. Lunch beneath the Picassos and Matisses in a dream setting. Reservation essential, several weeks in advance.
📍 Place du Général de Gaulle
💰 Prix : €€€€
→ Official websiteA 17th-century restored mill at the entrance to the village, brought back to life by Michelin-starred chef Alain Llorca. Sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine in a convivial bistro spirit — generous, authentic and full of flavour.
📍 10 Route de Vence, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
📞 +33 (0)4 28 70 20 03
✉️ reservations@moulindesaintpaul.com
→ Official websiteFacing the old pétanque court, this café-restaurant embodies the Provençal soul. Fresh salads, grills and well-chilled rosé.
📍 Place du Général de Gaulle
💰 Prix : €€
→ Tourism Office pageA sun-drenched terrace right on the ramparts with breathtaking views and magnificent sunsets. Fresh and seasonal cuisine, refined cocktails, and that irresistible Provençal way of life. Perfect for a drink at golden hour or a full dinner.
📍 Rempart Ouest, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
📞 04 22 53 53 85
💰 Menu ~€30 · Tue–Sun lunch & dinner
→ Official websiteL'étoilé de la région, juste en face de Saint-Paul. Kitchen méditerranéenne de haute volée dans un mas provençal avec vue panoramique sur le village. Une expérience gastronomique inoubliable.
📍 350 Route de Saint-Paul, La Colle-sur-Loup
💰 Lunch menu €85 · Dinner €125–185
📞 04 93 32 02 93
→ Official websiteA discreet little address in a lane of the old village. Short menu, local produce, natural wines. The kind of place you keep to yourself.
📍 Vieille ville, ruelle de la Bourgade
💰 Prix : €€€
By the sea · 15–25 min
Toes in the sand, tropical atmosphere inspired by Costa Rica. Wild fish and quality meats, everything bought fresh that morning. Terrace facing the Mediterranean, outstanding cocktails.
📍 1523 Avenue de la Batterie, Villeneuve-Loubet
📞 04 93 07 07 70
→ Official websiteMichelin-starred table in the heart of Marina Baie des Anges. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the boats, high-precision Provençal cuisine. Perfect for special occasions by the sea.
📍 1001 Avenue de la Batterie, Marina Baie des Anges
💰 Lunch menu €65 · Dinner €85–165
📞 04 93 20 59 02
→ Official websiteA Cros-de-Cagnes institution for 30 years. Freshly caught fish from the nearby port, royal bouillabaisse, seafood platters. Sea view from the upper floor.
📍 87 Boulevard de la Plage, Cros-de-Cagnes
💰 Platter ~€39/pers · Bouillabaisse €42–58
→ Official websiteSeasonal cuisine inspired by Provence, served in an intimate setting in the heart of Antibes old town. Daily market chalkboard.
📍 5 Rue Sade, Antibes
A little piece of Bali on the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco. Tropical decor, Indonesian statues, tiki bar and the sound of the sea. Beach club by day, lively restaurant by night with live music. Fresh Mediterranean cuisine and local seafood.
📍 28 Avenue de la Liberté, 06360 Èze-sur-Mer
📞 06 98 46 48 36
🕐 Open daily 10am–11pm (seasonal)
→ Official websiteNice & Cannes · 30–45 min
A Nice institution in a Belle Époque galleon décor. Exceptional seafood platters, legendary paella. Facing Place Masséna.
📍 7 Rue Masséna, Nice
→ Official websiteThe most copied address on the Mediterranean. Niçoise cuisine in all its glory — stuffed vegetables, courgette flowers, rock mullet. Reservation essential.
📍 11 Rue Saint-François de Paule, Nice
📞 04 93 92 59 59
→ LPM websiteL'adresse incontournable de Cannes, rue Florian. Kitchen méditerranéenne solaire, ambiance Dolce Vita, DJ en soirée. Créée en hommage à la Côte d'Azur des années folles.
📍 6 Rue Florian, Cannes
→ Official websiteSweet Treats
The neighbourhood artisan bakery, 2 minutes from the house, at the roundabout between Saint-Paul and Vence. Crusty breads, pastries, sandwiches and homemade cakes. Essential for breakfast.
📍 1685 Chemin des Espinets, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
🕐 Tue–Sun: 7am–8pm · Closed Monday
📞 04 93 58 06 55
One of the best bakeries in the region, open 7 days a week from 6am. Wide choice of breads, pastries, sandwiches and cakes. Great to combine with a visit to the Polygone.
📍 17 Avenue du Cheiron, Cagnes-sur-Mer
🕐 Every day: 6am–7:30pm
📞 04 97 10 01 20
→ InstagramFacing the old pétanque court, this café-restaurant embodies the Provençal soul. Fresh salads, grills and well-chilled rosé.
📍 Place du Général de Gaulle
💰 Price: €€
→ Tourism Office listingLocal Produce
The real Provençal market: fresh vegetables, cheeses, olives, flowers. The soul of Provence at every stall.
📅 Tuesday & Friday morning
📍 Vence, Place du Grand Jardin
La capitale mondiale du parfum à 25 minutes. Visits de maisons de parfum (Fragonard, Galimard) et marché couvert exceptionnel.
📍 Grasse, ~30 min by car
The best olive oil in the region. Direct sales at the mill. An absolute must to bring home.
📍 Nice, Bd de la Madeleine
The Cours Saleya market in the morning — flowers, fruit, Niçoise specialities. A must before a day at the beach.
📅 Every morning except Monday
📍 Nice, Cours Saleya
Shopping
Order your groceries online and collect them straight into your car boot without getting out. Ideal for preparing your arrival or restocking mid-stay.
📍 1430 Bd Pierre Sauvaigo, La Colle sur Loup
🕐 Lun–Sam : 6h–20h · Fermé Dimanche
→ Order onlineFruit & vegetables, cheese, butcher, fishmonger, world grocery — everything ultra-fresh. The modern covered market of the Côte d'Azur, at the Polygone Riviera shopping centre.
📍 119 Avenue des Alpes, Cagnes-sur-Mer
🕐 Mon–Sat: 9am–8pm · Sun: 9am–1pm
📞 04 92 02 58 30
→ Grand Frais websiteOrder online at Monoprix.fr and get delivery straight to the house. Wide choice of food, fresh produce, hygiene and household items. Delivery within 1 to 3 days, free from €60.
🕐 Delivery Mon–Sat: 7am–9pm
🏠 Enter your address on the website to check availability
→ Order on Monoprix.fr
