Villa La Rosee

Close to the heart of central Cannes, Villa La Rosée is set within a residential district around 1.5km from the famous boulevard, La Croisette, and its glorious long sandy beach.

Experience the buzz of Cannes with its excellent restaurants, trendy bars, little boutiques and vibrant markets selling a variety of wonderful fresh produce. Yet Cannes isn’t just about mega yachts in the marina and the Palais des Festivals, you can also discover its charm when wandering around the old quarter, Le Suquet, and admiring the views from the elevated Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance.

The palm-fringed beaches are wonderful whether you seek out a private club with sun-loungers and waiter service or a public area, many with a great range of watersports from stand-up paddle boarding and sea-kayaking to jet-ski and more. There are plenty of boat trips as well including whale watching excursions, tours along the coast and ferries out to the beautiful Lérins Islands.

Antibes (10km) is another great highlight of the French Riviera – spend time wandering around the old quarter with its characterful lanes and historic walls, visit the Picasso museum and enjoy lunch in a pretty square. Keen walkers will adore the coastal trails of Cap d’Antibes or soak up the vibrant ambience in Juan-Les-Pins, much loved by Parisians in the summer.

The villages of the hinterland are also enticing – flower-filled Mougins, Picasso’s home in his later life, is renowned for its artistic and gastronomic scene whilst St-Paul-de-Vence is home to the highly respected Fondation Maeght art gallery featuring the Miró maze in its gardens. Vence is another beguiling village to visit and be sure to pop into Matisse’s Chapelle du Rosaire. Valbonne is a handsome town at any time of day but especially on Friday mornings with its atmospheric Farmer’s market whilst delightful Grasse is home to some of France’s most famous perfume factories.

There are numerous golf-courses across this part of southern France, especially close to Mougins, as well as many lovely walks through the Valmasque woodland, ideal for all the family. There’s an especially scenic walking trail between Valbonne and the gorgeous village of Biot, following the Brague river through lovely surroundings.

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Despite being renowned for its annual international film festival in May at the iconic Palais des Festivals, Cannes is not just a glamourous destination for the rich and famous. The attractive Côte d’Azur town is loved all year round for its palm-fringed beaches, upmarket shopping opportunities and wonderful restaurants as well as a certain French Riviera charm.

Stroll along Cannes’ iconic La Croisette boulevard following the footsteps of stars from years gone by as you admire prestigious hotels, luxurious boutiques and private beach clubs. Stop off for a cocktail as the sun sets and admire the twinkling lights across the bay. Even at night, La Croisette remains the vibrant heart of this bustling town.

Shop to your heart’s delight along the streets of the Carré d’Or district – come across hundreds of well-known stores along Rue d’Antibes. At the end of a busy day there’s a vast choice of restaurants to suit every taste and budget from authentic bistros spilling out on to the street to Michelin starred establishments.

Soak up the historic side of Cannes as you explore Le Suquet quarter’s medieval lanes passing little shops, atmospheric restaurants, flower-filled balconies and old fishermen’s houses. Climb to the top of the hill by Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance for stunning views of the harbour, followed by a visit to Château de la Castre and its popular museum. This part of Cannes is also home to the colourful Marché Forville showcasing the very best gourmet delights of Cannes and beyond.  

Escape the crowds as you venture to Croix Des Gardes natural park with forest walking routes, botanical plants and glorious views across to the Lérins Islands. Look out for some fantastic boat trips from Cannes’ marina from whale and dolphin-watching excursions to family adventures on board a chartered yacht, sight-seeing ferries and romantic sun-set cruises.  

Beyond the city centre, visit the ceramic studios and National Picasso Museum in Vallauris, follow Picasso’s footsteps in the enchanting hilltop village of Mougins (loved for its galleries and gastronomy) and appreciate the artistic vibe of Biot with beautiful views of the French Riviera. Chic Juan-les-Pins, so loved by Parisians in the summer, is home to beachside restaurants and more watersports whilst keen walkers will adore the incredible coastal trail around Cap d’Antibes.

In the other direction is the charming seaside village of Théoule-sur-Mer, backed by the dramatic Esterel massif, another paradise for hikers. By staying in one of our collection of handpicked rentals in Cannes you can experience all of this and more during your time on the glistening Côte d’Azur.