Tourist tips Valbonne - Restaurants, markets and trips

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Restaurants
There are many restaurants nearby.

With childres, the old market square in Valbonne is a perfect place to have dinner.  At Cafe Les Arcades, you'll get the tastiest pizzas for very attractive prices. Also a great place to enjoy a cappuccino and read the paper in the morning. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks throughout the day. Its our favourite place!

And the streets surrounding the square you'll find numerous authentic French restaurants.

Other great restaurant tips are the market in Nice (a little touristy but fun), the old port of Antibes and the Central Market, the Old Cannes (for shellfish visit Restaurant Brun). The old village Mougins offers some very nice restaurants too. In Juan les Pins, you can also enjoy a romantic evening truly at sea - with your barefoot in the sand.

One of the best restaurants at the Cote d'Azur is the Moulin de Mougins (2 Michelin stars) in Mougins and The Bastide St Antoine in Grasse. An absolute must is La Colombe d'Or in St Paul de Vence for lunch. The address for the "rich & famous". Its a must to make an advanced reservation. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the Michelin guide in the drawer of the coffee table.

 

Martinez in Cannes, great lunch restaurant at the beach (0492987412)

Markets in Valbonne:

Provencial market - Every friday morning

Antique Market - Every first sunday of the month.

Beaches

Sandy beaches can be found in Juan les Pins, La Napoule, Théoule sur Mer and direction St. Tropez

Excursions

 

St. Paul de Vence (30 minutes) is an idyllic village with many artists studios and galleries where you can purchase great art.

 

St. Tropez is over one hours drive (depending on the season, probably longer in summer due to congestion) with nice terraces at the harbor, many exclusive shops and the bustling beaches for a perfect lunch at eg Les Palmiers, Club 55 and Tahiti beach. Follow direction Pampelonne (known from excellent rosé).

 

Other great suggestions are Monaco (approximately 40 minutes via Péage), with the obligatory cup of coffee on the terrace of Café de Paris at the foot of the Casino.

 

Valbonne is centrally located on the Cote d'Azur. Picturesque villages such as Biot, Mougins and Antibes are 5-10 minutes away. Cannes is about 15 minutes drive. You can park right by the Palais des Festival on the Croisette with numerous designer boutiques.

 

 

In the green Michelin guide you all the details about numerous trips