10 Best Things To Do in the South of France Near Villa Terre d'Azur:
Staying at Villa Terre d'Azur means you are perfectly located to discover the best of Provence and the Côte d'Azur. From authentic hilltop villages and scenic hiking trails to sandy beaches, water sports and cultural highlights, the area offers activities for families, couples and groups of friends throughout the year.
Located in the Pays de Fayence, between the Mediterranean coast and the Esterel mountains, our villa is an ideal base to explore charming Provençal villages, discover hidden natural places and enjoy the famous destinations of the Côte d'Azur such as Cannes, Saint-Raphaël, Saint-Tropez and Monaco.
Herewith you can find the Top 10 activities for your South of France holiday:
1. Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Esterel mountains, with hiking trails through red volcanic rocks, pine forests and Mediterranean scenery. Popular walks include Lac du Rioutard, Gorges du Blavet, Pic de l’Ours, Mont Vinaigre, Cap Dramont, Lac de Saint Cassien, Pic du Cap Roux, Sentier du Littoral, Roquebrune-sur-Argens....)
2. Discover the most beautiful villages of the Pays de Fayence. The Pays de Fayence is famous for its authentic Provençal hilltop villages. Visit Fayence, Callian, Seillans, Tourrettes, Mons, Montauroux, Tanneron, Bagnols-en-Forêt & Saint-Paul-en-Forêt to experience the narrow streets, local markets, restaurants and breathtaking views.
3. Explore Frejus! Start the day with scoring Provencal souvenirs on the local market, take an apero and lunch at Place Formige, with a view on the ancient cathedral and learn about Roman history visiting the historic monuments in Fréjus.
4. Combine Mountains, Sea and Sun! Hike from Port Santa Lucia to Agay on the Sentier du littoral and admire the beautiful coast line (8,5 km, you will walk about 2,5h)
5. Discover Agay, a hidden gem. According to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "Agay is a paradise where even the dust is scented."
6. Drive the Corniche d'Or, the magnificent road bordered by Mediterranean turquoise waters and the red rocks of the Esterel massif that connects Saint-Raphaël to Cannes. It was inaugurated in 1903 by the Touring Club de France. Take your time to drive slowly because it's a non-stop breathtaking experience.
7. Lac de Saint Cassien: paradise for families and kids! Take your towels and enjoy a day of water sports of all kinds at the Lac de Saint Cassien
8. Active at Sea: in Saint-Raphaël, you can rent a kayak to sail around l'île d'or that has inspired Hergé for this album "l'île noir" / "De zwarte rotsen"
9. Flavour the famous villages of the Côte d'Azur (Saint-Raphaël, Saint-Maxime, Saint-Tropez, Port Grimaud, Cannes, Grasse, Monaco,...). During high season, this is a more crowdy adventure, and this is part of the fun and local atmosphere. Off-season, you will enjoy the charms of these famous places, returned to "real life".
10. And finally, try something different and rent a buggy or an electric moutainbike to drive suggested tours between vineyards and the beautiful villages of the Pays de Fayence
info: 061383128, info@okwide.fr, Départementale 37. Pont du Pré Claou 83440 MONTAUROUX
Via highway: exit N° 39, follow lac de St Cassien for 7km. You will see the parking (and beach) at your right side at the end of the second bridge.
For our guests that are fully into discovery we can recommend the CÔTE D’AZUR CARD pass!
It can be purchased on-line or at points of sale and gives you free access to 184 sites and activities in in 60 towns and villages of the Alpes-Maritimes, Var and Monaco.
You can do plenty of things with it! Our top 3 days of activity, departing from our villa are:
Day 1:
- a boat cruise to the île Sainte-Marguerite from Mandelieu-la-Napoule, and
Day 2:
- one introductory golf session in Saint-Raphaël,
- paintball in Fréjus to end the day with a
- wine tasting in Fréjus
Day 3:
- canoeing on the lake of Roquebrune-sur-Argens or the Argens river, and
- snorkeling excursion in Fréjus or
- pedal-boat ride at the Lac de Saint-Cassien