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edia Garden Hôtel - 120, route des macarons - 06560 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Tél. 04 92 94 68 00 - Fax. 04 93 65 43 41 - e-mail : info@mediathel.com
edia Garden Hôtel - 120, route des macarons - 06560 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Tél. 04 92 94 68 00 - Fax. 04 93 65 43 41 - e-mail : info@mediathel.com |
Two golf courses less than 5 kms from the hotel
- Valbonne-Opio golf course (18 holes)
- Val Martin golf course (9 holes)
and 8 others within 20 kms:
- Two in Mougins: Cannes-Mougins and Le Royal Mougins
- Two in Grasse: Country Club and Saint Donat
- One in Opio: La Grande Bastite (Club Med)
- One in Biot
- Two in Mandelieu: Cannes-Mandelieu and Le Riviera
The region has a total of 27 golf courses.
Golf de Grasse Country Club
Lieu-dit "Claux-Amic"
06130 Grasse
Tel : 04 93 60 55 44 - Fax : 04 93 60 55 19
eMail : info@grasse-country-club.com
http://www.grasse-country-club.com
Golf de la Grande Bastide
Chemin des Picholines
06740 Châteauneuf-de-Grasse
Tel : 04 93 77 70 08 - Fax : 04 93 77 72 36
Golf Opio Valbonne
Route de Roquefort les Pins
06650 Opio
Tel : 04 93 12 00 08 - Fax : 04 93 12 26 00
eMail : opiovalbonne@opengolfclub.com
http://www.opengolfclub.com
Horse-back riding elementary school : Domaine de la Veyrière 06560 VALBONNE for children.
VAL PONEY Route des Dolines 06410 BIOT SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, tél. 04.93.65.30.90.
AZUR JUMP CENTRE EQUESTRE D'ARGEVILLE BP 51 06560 VALBONNE - tél: 04 93.12.21.11 fax 04.93.12.21.13
Since the hotel is only 10 km from the sea, guests can enjoy all sorts of nautical sports:
- sailing
- windsurfing
- water skiing
- scuba diving
- etc.
Saint Cassien Lake, 30 minutes away, is also a beautiful place for windsurfing or fishing.
The Alps are not far either.
In just 45 minutes you're on the moon! The Caussols plateau, at an altitude of 1300 meters, does indeed have a lunar landscape.
In fact, the astronomers at Cerga observe the moon and other celestial bodies from their observatory on the plateau.
If you're not afraid of heights, you can try hang-gliding or paragliding with an experienced pilot. Flights are organized by professionals.
There are many trails to enjoy on foot (or mountain bike) in the Estérel Mountains or a bit farther away in Mercantour Park, where you can see marmots, chamois, mountain goats and other animals.
In the same weekend you can plunge from mountain summits nearly 3000 m high to beaches at sea level.
For more information, visit the official Valbonne site:
http://www.alpes-azur.com/vsa/
Unlike most Provençal villages, Valbonne was built on a checkerboard (orthogonal) pattern drawn up by monks from the Lérins islands.
The rectangular shape of the village, clearly inspired by Roman cities, is delimited by houses that also serve as ramparts. Each of the four sides of the rectangle includes an entrance way.
No matter what the season, visitors can fully enjoy this exceptional site simply by wandering through the village streets and environs. Here they will find many shops and fine hotels, and above all renowned restaurants in which to appreciate a wide variety of cuisine.
Many artists and craftsmen exhibit their exceptional works of art.
Site de la ville de valbonneThe Principality of Monaco, considered one of the most luxurious places in the world, is a unique spot on the Riviera. With its boutiques and designer brands, Monaco is a world apart. An exceptional location between sea and mountain, beautiful gardens, famous sporting events and arts festivals...all these make Monaco the most prestigious of cities.
Eze, one of the loveliest villages on the coast, stretches from the sea to the Grande Corniche and offers an astounding view of the entire Riviera. Eze is a medieval village imbued with history whose crisscrossed lanes, vaulted passageways, old stone houses and little village squares are home to a number of artisans. And its luxurious vegetation attests to a climate that is exceptional year-round.
Grasse, perched above Cannes, is a unique city--the capital of Perfume. And filled with fragrances it is! Old town Grasse exudes the charm of a bygone era with its shaded and winding streets, architectural treasures, tiny squares, markets and fountains. Grasse is also a city of art: Jean Honoré Fragonard was born here in the 18th century.
Located right next to Cannes, between the Estérel mountains and the Tanneron woods, Mandelieu La Napoule is widely thought to be one of the most attractive tourist resorts on the Riviera.
It has something for everyone--those who love the sea and nature can wade in the waters of the Mediterranean while listening to the soft ocean breezes whispering in the pines and mimosas... (The city becomes the Mimosa Capital each year in February.) Also a great place for nautical sports and golf, Mandelieu has a large yacht harbor quite near its impressive castle, and two golf courses right by the ocean.
Old Town Antibes is suspended between sea and sky. Picturesque lanes and streets vibrating with the warm colors of yellow stone abound. To the west, Antibes stretches out to the Cap d'Antibes and sea meets land in an infinity of golden beaches, inlets and rocky cliffs that intertwine as far as the eye can see. Antibes Juan les Pins has five well-known ports where pleasure craft and luxurious yachts drop anchor. Antibes is also an international music capital, and each year is home to some of the world's most prestigious musical events, from its famous jazz festival to its festival of sacred art and music.
Often thought to be the most chic seaside resort on the Riviera, the city pulsates with the rhythms of jazz (several streets and squares are named after famous jazz musicians) and a fast-paced nightlife. On the outskirts of the city are the Pinède (pine forests), sandy beaches and the Promenade du Soleil, which is as sought-after as the Croisette. A number of palaces and luxury hotels near the Palais des Congrès play host to international symposiums and events each year.
A village of potters in Roman times, decimated by the plague in the 15th century and later repopulated by families from Genoa, the village of Biot--perched on a verdant promontory overlooking Antibes--has remained a city of art, and its narrow lanes speak of a rich past, both in terms of history and art. In the middle of the 20th century, Biot once again became famous for its pottery--decorative pottery and glassworks. The city boasts a number of shops where glassworks, pottery, ceramics and jewelry are still made today.
Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a narrow peninsula between Nice and Villefranche sur Mer, was just a simple fishing port until the end of the 19th century, when it became one of the most prestigious destinations on the Riviera. Its particularly mild winters and sumptuous mansions make it a favorite spot for the international elite.
Beaulieu sur Mer, snuggled at the foot of an inlet and protected by the surrounding hills, was once a favorite spot for royalty. It has a mild and pleasant climate, palm trees, luxurious vegetation and sunlit beaches... The village still has something of the Belle Epoque about it--of course there's the Casino and all the luxury and magic that goes with it...but the village also has certain Provençal charm, with its markets and picturesque lanes...
People all over the world have heard of Nice and its famous Promenade des Anglais stretching nearly 8 km along the Baie des Anges, an immense pebbled beach. Yet the capital of the Riviera, like many Mediterranean cities, has a charm that comes both from the city's beauty and its exceptional climate.
The colorful and picturesque old town may make visitors think they are in Italy...the port, the Baie des Anges, the busy village streets, the cours Saleya where the Provençal market is held...Massena square and the surrounding neighborhood are home to most of Nice's shops. From the heights of Nice one can enjoy the changing colors of the city's most beautiful views.
This rocky outcrop facing the sea and flanked by deep ravines was inhabited by Celto-Ligurian peoples very early in history as a result of its strategic location and fresh water springs. A fortified village in a magnificent site with grandiose views all around--no wonder Saint Paul de Vence and its exceptional light has inspired many artists and is still favored by stars--and all who love Provence. Saint Paul de Vence is a charming and lively place for a stroll, with its lovely streets, old stone constructions, ancient fountains and exuberant gardens.
Between Nice and Cannes, the medieval village of Tourrettes sur Loup, with its rampart-forming houses invites visitors to discover its many charms--picturesque lanes, vaulted passageways, lush vegetation and a superb view of the Loup valley.
In the heart of the old village, artists and craftsmen have found a perfect spot to create their art. Each year at the beginning of March the village celebrates the "Violet", a symbolic flower grown here for over 100 years.
A Provençal town perched on the top of an inland hill that was once covered with olive trees and fields of roses, Mougins is still an authentic medieval village. A grandiose panoramic view of the bay of Cannes, the Lérins islands, Grasse and the Pre-Alps, along with the quality of its light, environment and colors--all these make Mougins a site much appreciated by artists, painters and sculptors.
The city of prestigious festivals and magnificent palaces stretches out along the most famous drive in the world--La Croisette--bordered with palm trees and sandy beaches.
As for charm, there are the neighborhoods around the old Port, Suquet hill overlooking the city, cool, narrow village streets, the fragrant and oh-so-Provençal Forville market and the "Allées de la Liberté" shaded with plane trees near the sea... In the heart of the city are the port with its splendid yachts, the very chic "rue d'Antibes" with its many luxurious boutiques and modern infrastructures for nautical tourism. The Palais des Festivals hosts conventions and festivals from all over the world, along with the prestigious international film festival that has brought so many stars up its famous steps!
It's on magnificent Juan Gulf that the charm of Vallauris is sure to overwhelm you. The Esterel mountains, Cannes Bay and Lérins islands offer a grandiose spectacle equaled only by the typically Mediterranean old town with its colorful shops, Provençal market and lanes filled with
artists' workshops, ceramic potters, and glassblowers. Vallauris has been a city of craftsmen since Roman times, but interest in the village's pottery was rekindled by Picasso, who was intrigued by the decoration painted on the village's earthenware.