The Mimosa route

8-step sensory itinerary

Starting in Bormes-Les-Mimosas, the Route du Mimosa invites you to discover this little yellow flower, the symbol of a winter Côte d’Azur. It’s a 130-kilometre tour from January to March, when the flowers are in bloom.

From Bormes Les Mimosas to Rayol-Canadel-sur-mer

With no fewer than 90 different species on its territory, Bormes-Les-Mimosas is the mimosa capital of the Var. You won’t want to miss a visit to Julien Cavatore’s nursery. This specialist has the finest collection of mimosa trees in France, awarded the distinction by the French National Conservatory of Specialised Plant Collections. The next stop on this journey of discovery is Le Rayol Canadel-sur-Mer, a small village at the western end of the Maures massif, a veritable open-air garden with a breathtaking view of the Golden Isles.

©High side view beautiful village in south of france, Bormes les mimosa village with many house in deferent level, orange roof with background clouds and blue sky|Pranee Mankit - Istock – Nice-Matin – Côte d’Azur France

©Marina in Saint Raphael dominated by church of our lady of the victory|trabantos - Istock – Nice-Matin – Côte d’Azur France

From Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Raphaël

A small town between land and sea, Sainte-Maxime is above all a charming seaside resort that inspires tranquillity. Since 1983, a chocolate factory called “La Muscadine” has been making mimosa-based chocofleurs. Gourmets will find it hard to resist the temptation to try them. Before heading off towards the Esterel massif and arriving in Saint-Raphaël, a listed resort with no less than 36 kilometres of coastline.

From Mandelieu-La Napoule to Tanneron

Located at the foot of the Tanneron massif, Mandelieu-La Napoule has the distinction of being home to Europe’s largest forest of this acacia. The village of Tanneron is also home to the largest area planted with mimosa. You can get up close and personal with this little yellow flower on a guided tour in the company of a naturalist, or take a tour of the mimosa forcing plant to find out all about the different stages, from picking to shipping.

©Road sign of Tanneron, small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Part of Road of mimosa.|dvoevnore - Istock – Nice-Matin – Côte d’Azur France

©"Grasse, Provence, FranceSee also:"|Brzozowska - Istock – Nice-Matin – Côte d’Azur France

From Pégomas to Grasse

Pégomas was built in the 16th century by Italian families, who planted olive groves and vineyards and brought with them their expertise in growing aromatic plants such as the mimosa. The last stop on this itinerary is Grasse. The world capital of perfume can be discovered through its historic perfume factories (Galimard, Molinard, Fragonard), of course, but also through the rich heritage of its old town centre, with its square Saracen tower, the remains of its 16th-century ramparts and its former bishop’s palace.

Official website of the Mimosa Route

All the stages of the Mimosa Route on the Côte d'Azur

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