Your stay in Villages & Vallées d’Azur

WHY CHOOSE LES VILLAGES & VALLÉES D'AZUR

FOR YOUR SPRING GETAWAY?

Spring is the ideal season to enjoy an authentic and exotic experience in our Villages & Vallées d’Azur!

Les Villages & Vallées d’Azur invites you to take part in outdoor activities, whether relaxing or sporting, to discover the heritage of its hilltop villages, and to discover the flavors of its agri-tourism.

Green hills, lunar karst plateaus, the spectacular Gorges du Loup, not forgetting the 1778m-high Cheiron mountain, provide the backdrop for picturesque medieval and hilltop villages, with their breathtaking views. Discover Gourdon, classified as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, stroll through Tourrettes-sur-Loup, “City of Arts and Violets”, or visit Valbonne, with its colorful houses.

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5 FAVORITE ACTIVITIES

WHAT TO DO IN SPRING IN THE VILLAGES & VALLEYS OF AZURE

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1. Discover the villages’ heritage in a different way: let us tell you about their history during free guided tours organized throughout the year.
2. Discover the local markets, bursting with flavors: meet our local producers and taste our emblematic products!
3. Take the plunge into one of the canyons of the Loup or Estéron rivers: jump into the green water basins, slide down the exhilarating slides and discover an unknown mineral world.
4. Experience a timeless discovery of an unknown underground environment: explore one of the chasms carved out by the waters of the Caussols plateau, Calern or the Cheiron mountain.
5. Immerse yourself in the cultivation of the Victoria violet, at Tourrettes-sur-Loup: the Bastide aux Violettes is a must-see to discover how this flower is grown, its uses and the artisanal products made.

ENJOY SPRING IN THE VILLAGES & VALLEYS OF AZUR

Discover local traditions at festivals celebrating the land

Experience festivities that honor local traditions and products, or the celebration of a saint. Take advantage of spring to enjoy the orange festival at Bar-sur-Loup, the agricultural festival at Le Brusc in Châteauneuf, or the farmers’ festival at Gorges du Loup.

Discover the heritage and architecture of Provence

Stroll through narrow streets and vaulted passageways. Admire fountains and washhouses. Visit Romanesque churches and chapels. Explore sheepfolds and restanques, all witnesses to an agricultural and pastoral past that is still very much alive. A unique journey through villages rich in history.

Meet artists and craftsmen

Perfumers, waxmakers, glassmakers, potters, sculptors, painters, olive wood cabinetmakers, leatherworkers… local skills are still very much alive in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Valbonne and Gourdon. A must-see in your luggage.

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360° activities for a nature or sports getaway

Go fishing in the Loup orEstéron rivers, go paragliding in Gréolières or Gourdon, or relax on horseback. Add some thrills on the only go-kart track in the Alpes-Maritimes. Relaxation and a change of scenery guaranteed!

Dreaming with your head in the stars as you admire the Milky Way

Discover the Universe on a visit to thePlateau de Calern scientific observatory, or enjoy a sensory experience on a night hike in the heart of this International Dark Sky Reserve.

Hikes to discover exceptional biodiversity

Between Mediterranean and Alpine influences, the Préalpes d’Azur are home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, some of them unique in the world. Discover these natural treasures by exploring our hiking trails.

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From Valbonne to the Préalpes d’Azur, the region is a veritable paradise for hikers.

Hiking itineraries range from easy, ideal for families, to more demanding routes for experienced walkers, with emblematic trails such as the GR4 and GR51 crossing the Côte d’Azur.