Your stay in the Pays des Paillons | Côte d’Azur France

Why choose the Pays des Paillons

for your winter holidays?

The Pays des Paillons is the perfect place to take a breather, with its hilltop villages, unspoilt nature and friendly atmosphere.

It’s the ideal place to switch off, enjoy outdoor activities, discover an authentic heritage and savour simple moments.

In the heart of the Côte d’Azur, the 11 villages of the Pays des Paillons reveal a picture of verdant landscapes, forming a veritable sanctuary of calm and serenity, steeped in history. Each village in this vast area has its own unique identity, inviting you to explore. Through hikes, snowshoe outings and traditional festivals, discovering the Pays des Paillons is like immersing yourself in a world apart, where every moment brings you a little closer to the very essence of the Côte d’Azur.

Prepare for your winter holidays

IN THE LAND OF STRAWBERRIES

Bendejun

The “Village des Sources” offers the peace and quiet of its countryside and lush vegetation. The abundance of irrigation water has made it famous for its farming in the past.

Berre-les-Alpes

A hilltop village with a remarkable panorama, offering many walks scented with mimosa, and a restored windmill.

Blausasc

A charming little commune spread over more than 1,000 hectares of Mediterranean forest and olive groves. There is also an educational farm with domestic animals.

Cantaron

This rural commune is made up of 8 hamlets, surrounded by wooded hills and dominated by Mont de l’Ubac. This landscape offers hikers the chance to follow part of the GR51.

Coaraze

Starting from this “Village of the Sun”, there are 30 hiking trails to discover. As you wander through the narrow streets, you can read the time on the famous sundials by Cocteau, Goetz, Ben, Moya…

Tales

The commune covers almost 2,000 hectares, divided between the old village, its various districts and its 3 hamlets. The old village, perched on a rocky outcrop, dominates the Paillon valley.

L'Escarène

This medieval village was an obligatory stop-off on the Salt Route until the 19th century. Its motto “sta viator”: “stop traveller” is even more relevant today.

Lucéram

This typical fortified medieval village has a rich heritage. The resort of Peïra-Cava is green, family-friendly and sporty, at an altitude of 1500m, and offers a wide range of activities.

Peille

There are many wonders to discover, from medieval architecture to outdoor activities: hiking and mountain biking trails allow everyone to enjoy the unspoilt surroundings.

Peillon: a charming hilltop village in the hinterland of Nice

Clinging to the mountainside, Peillon is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in the Alpes-Maritimes. With its tightly-packed stone houses, narrow streets and vaulted passageways, it offers a real journey back in time. Nestling in a green setting, this jewel in the hinterland of Nice attracts visitors looking for authenticity, peace and quiet and breathtaking views.

Touët-de-L'Escarène

The commune is a haven of greenery and tranquillity. The Revel and Albera districts offer magnificent views over the valley. There are numerous footpaths for walking and mountain biking.