Maison Givenchy

Maison Givenchy enjoys a prime position within the French Riviera, just 10km from the stunning coastline and beaches of Cannes and Antibes. The Côte d'Azur hinterland, with its ravines, olive groves and countless picturesque villages can also be found just beyond your doorstep.

Being in a residential area means you are within easy reach of a range of facilities. A 30-minute walk downhill or a quick 5-minute drive takes you from the comfort of your villa to a handful of local restaurants, cafés and shops, as well as a cinema.

Within a 10-minute drive you will also find three fantastic golf courses, making Maison Givenchy the perfect getaway for a golf enthusiast!

When you wish to explore further afield you will be spoilt for choice. The nearby town of Grasse is not to be missed, thanks to its rich perfume-making heritage. You can visit the town’s museums to learn more about its history and even go to the studios to see how some well-known brands make their fragrances. In addition to heavenly scents, Grasse also boasts a popular farmer’s market.

Mougins is just 5km away and is a pretty medieval village made up of narrow streets lined with flowers and cypress trees. Perched on a hilltop, it offers spectacular views as far as the coast. Other idyllic villages within easy reach include Valbonne, where you will find another great market, and Opio, which is surrounded by olive groves and produces some of the region’s finest olive oil as a result.

Half an hour’s drive takes you to the shores of the Mediterranean and glorious sandy beaches. Plage Du Midi and Plage Croisette in Cannes offer crystal-clear sea, palm-tree lined promenades and a large selection of restaurants and seasonal bars. Umbrellas and sun-loungers are available to hire and there are dozens of watersport activities to try out, including surfing, diving and inflatable rides.

Dotted along the coast towards Antibes you will find plenty of other beaches, from long stretches of crowded shoreline to quieter sandy coves. Just 20km away is the gorgeous beach at Villeneuve-Loubet, where there are more watersports and boat hire on offer.

Catch a ferry from the ports in Cannes and Antibes to one of the jewels of the French Riviera – Saint Tropez. Among the glamourous yachts, glitzy boutiques and fancy restaurants there is a charming old town and historic sites to be discovered.

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Fall in love with Grasse and its surrounding villages as you experience the Côte d’Azur hinterland staying in one of our handpicked villa rentals in and around Grasse. Pass lavender, jasmine, roses and flower farms as you drive into the hills of the Provence-Alpes-Maritime – no wonder Grasse is known as the ‘perfume capital of France’.

As well as the Museé International de la Parfumerie, visit the perfume houses of Galimard, Molinard and Fragonard for guided tours and even perfume-making workshops. Elsewhere, explore the historic winding lanes and come across artisan shops, café terraces and the impressive Rubens frescoes inside Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy de Grasse. There’s a lovely daily flower market at Place aux Aires whilst Place aux Herbes hosts the larger twice-weekly market on a Wednesday and Saturday morning.

A short drive from Grasse, encounter a wealth of picture-perfect villages and beautiful landscapes for walking, hiking, horse-riding and cycling. The perched village of Cabris is especially bucolic with incredible vistas over the Tanneron forest and Lac de Saint-Cassien. There are more glorious views from the small village of Spéracèdes with its pastel-coloured houses and olive trees.

Discover century-old hiking trails through the Siagne valley as well as pretty villages, ancient bridges and idyllic swimming spots. Visit the illuminated caves of stalagmites and stalactites just outside Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne before pottering around the authentic village admiring its fountains, café terraces and inviting food shops showcasing goats cheese, honey, olive oil and other products of the region.

South of Grasse, drive to the charming hilltop village of Opio, also famed for its olive oil, and don’t miss the Friday morning market in Valbonne, a very charming town dating back to the 16th century, home to a wonderful town square with pavement cafes and restaurants.

Golf lovers have a great choice of courses in the region including Golf du Claux Amic, once a 17th century hunting estate with stunning views and Golf Grande Bastide just south of Opio as well as prestigious courses close to Mougins and Cannes. As well as endless hiking trails across Grasse’s surroundings, other activities include a range of land and water-based activities in and around Lac de Saint-Cassien, only 15km from Grasse, as well as tree-top adventures and zip-lines with French Riviera views at Riviera Nature just north of the town.