La Belle Aurore is situated in the Cambrenier district of Vence, in a quiet area in the mountains, overlooking the outskirts of Vence and across to St Paul de Vence. It is nestled among some of the area's most exclusive properties.
The overwhelming response to staying here from our guests is how tranquil it is and how special the view is day and night. Some refer to it as a living canvas.
Whilst there are plenty of different forms of entertainment at the house for both old and young should you wish to look to the local area for further things to do please do read on for details...
Vence - an extract from france-voyage.com
Perched on the Balconies d'Azur and just above the sea, the town of Vence, backed by the Baous, is a must-see tourist site that allows you to discover "another French Riviera".
Life is simple, carefree. When you arrive at Vence, you are transported by the authentic charm of the historic city and its natural setting at the foot of the Alpine arc.
Enjoy life in Vence, stroll through the shops and galleries of the city, discover its museum, admire the work of Matisse and many artists, go back in time through the history of the historic city, within the exceptional panorama that offers the pass of Vence. See it by hiking, on horseback, on foot or by bike, running, swimming.... Rediscover a preserved nature.
Vence also enjoys many festivities throughout the year, especially in spring and summer, with the festival of Nuits du Sud.
Things to do and see:
Over 50 Restaurants offering a variety of cuisine and culture from street food to Gourmet.
Lively Old town with a great variety of shops and local markets.
Vence Museum: temporary exhibitions and permanent Matisse exhibitions.
The famous Chapel of the Rosary, designed and decorated by Henri Matisse.
Witold Gombrowicz museum space.
Vence contains many galleries and artists' studios - most are accessible to the public.
Vence, a town of festivals and cultures, offers many events throughout the year promoting the region and its traditions. There is also a music festival each summer on the Place du Grand Jardin.
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February: Valentine's Day ball and election of the Queen of Vence.
April: Easter celebrations with traditional entertainment.
May: Potter's market.
July/August: Festival of traditional music and Nights of the South.
Salon Antiques Brocante.
November: Cinematographic meetings.
December: Christmas parties: ice rink, children's activities, Christmas market, concerts, etc.
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Weekly...
Everyday: flower & produce market, in the Place du Grand Jardin.
Tuesday & Friday morning: markets, in the Historic City and Grand Jardin.
Wednesday: brocanteurs, secondhand booksellers, Grand Jardin.
Saturdays: organic market, Place du Grand Jardin
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The List of activities in the area is extensive and more details can be found in the house manual. As a brief example, the following are available locally:
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Galleries & sculpture exhibitions.
Shopping locally
The Polygon Riviera - hosting many of the larger fashion houses.
Markets
Golf
Horse Riding
Karting
Water Sports
Boat Charter
Cycling - Vence features on the Tour de France route. The famous Col de Vence is minutes away if you fancy the challenge.
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Tourette Sur Loup
Polygone Riviera
Beaches
Airport
Antibes
Cannes
Monaco
Skiing
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Public transport is good in the area, but a car is strongly recommended.
Please be aware that the property has CCTV that monitors the outside of the property only. This is to protect the security of the property and its guest and will be referred to in the event of damage, theft or misuse of the property. The views of each of the cameras are illustrated in the house manual.
Sometimes in life things out of our control don't go to plan! As this property is in semi-rural France utilities such as fibre broadband/wifi, electricity etc can from time to time have supply or technical issues. These are mostly out of our control and cannot be used as a reason to ask for a refund. If the issue is internal such as pool/hot tub heating failure or shutter failure then we will of course endeavor to rectify any technical issues as soon as possible. This will most probably mean waiting for professionals to become available and for replacement parts to arrive. Once again refunds are not available in these scenarios but please be assured that your holiday enjoyment is our absolute priority and we will do everything possible to resolve problems as soon as possible.
The property has been decorated on the outside at ground floor level. Where the photos show the property to be mostly white at ground level it is now beige and natural stone. Photos to follow shortly but hopefully you will agree this is an improvement!
