Around us
The guest house La Rochelière is located between the sea and the mountains in the countryside of Vence very near many main touristic places of the French Riviera.
Vence
Arts City celebrated by international-famous artists as Matisse and Chagall, Vence remains an essential stopping place for those who want to discover the French Riviera.
Throughout the year several events take place : exhibitions, arts and crafts markets, concerts with in particular the famous «South Nights Festival» where great international artists appear on summers.
The Rosaire chapel, conceived by Henri Matisse remains a sacred art monument, unique in the world. From 1948 to 1951, Matisse drew up the plans for the edifice and all the details of its decoration : stain glass windows, ceramics, stalls, stoup, cult objects, priestly ornaments.
Saint Paul de Vence
This wonderful village, immortalized by a great many celebrities, overlooks surrounding landscapes which reminds of Toscana. Saint Paul de Vence is the epitome of the fortified towns that once guarded the Var frontier. Perched on a rocky spur behind ramparts that have remained more or less intact it has kept much of its medieval appearance while becoming one of the most visited villages in France. To discover : old streets, city walls, chapels, art galleries, the Maeght Foundation, modern art galleries, craftsmen.
A must is the visit of the Maeght Foundation. It breathes art and celebrates art. Exhibitions, set against a backdrop of greenery, are strong and eclectic. The Foundation presents an important collection of works, offering an exceptional and panoramic overview of modern and contemporary art. The gardens are conducive to contemplation; take a stroll in its fairytale universe peopled with sculptures and harbouring a maze designed by Miro.
Worth a visit is the White Penitents’ Chapel (17th century)decorated by Folon. It was one of the last commissions undertaken by the Belgian artist, who died in 2005. Inaugurated in June 2008, the chapel highlights the close relations Folon enjoyed with craftsmen, his conception of the stained glass window and sculpture, his fascination with light.
Gourdon
Medieval village listed as the nicest villages of France, perched in a rocky outcrop, 650 meters above sea. To see particularly for its impressive beauty spot and its castle surrounded by gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
Grasse
The city listed «of Art and History» has a unique historical heritage: Perfumery. Scent is revealed in all its forms: a museum is dedicated to it, many perfume shops offer a free guided tour throughout the year, otherwise Internationa
Exhibition of Roses, Jasmine festival are among the imperative events in the French Riviera.
Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Tucked between Villefranche and Beaulieu, the dense vegetation and dramatic cliffs of the prestigious Cap Ferrat peninsula hide some of the most luxurious villas on the Riviera including the spectacular Villa Ephrussi. A footpath along the steep cliffs of the peninsula offers a tranquil escape from the summer crowds.
Do not miss to visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild built in the Italianate style soon after 1905 which the Baroness named Villa Ile de France after a memorable cruise. Located in a magnificent park of 7 ha (17 acres) surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea you will discover nine heavenly gardens adorned with patios, fountains, ponds, flowered and shaded paths.
