Visits and shopping

The colorful, medieval village of Vence, only a five minute walk from Canto Grihet, is home to many artists and craftsmen. Guests will be charmed by its fountains, cathedral and local market (open everyday except Mondays) that offers typical products from Provence. It is no surprise that so many artists and writers such as Matisse, Chagall and Gombrowicz chose to live in Vence.

Also close by, are quaint Mediterranean villages, Antibes with its old fort and Villefranche at the Cap Ferrat.

The Riviera’s premier cities, Nice and Cannes provide a variety of entertainment, dining and shopping options. The old city of Nice is closed to traffic, allowing visitors to shop, visit the flower market, or enjoy a drink by the old harbor. Of course, Cannes is famous for its annual movie festival but it also boasts some of the world’s luxury shops of haute-couture and fine jewelry, as well as many antique dealers and a casino.