Belle Amie

Set in a quiet spot the house is just a short distance from Speracedes, a quaint village nestled in the hills of Provence that exudes charm and culture. With its picturesque setting and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, it offers a real retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with historic stone houses, where time seems to stand still.

Just 5km away is the city of Grasse, renowned as the perfume capital of the world, immerse yourself in the artistry of fragrance with a visit to the iconic perfumeries such as Fragonard, Gallimard, and Molinard. Take guided tours through their historic factories, where you'll discover the secrets of perfume-making and have the opportunity to create your own signature scent, a unique memento of your time in Grasse.

For a leisurely escape, relax in the surroundings of Parc Communal de Grasse, an interesting botanical garden featuring exotic plants, ponds, and shaded pathways perfect for a leisurely stroll or romantic picnic.

Within 6km from the property you will find tennis courts and a golf course to keep active during your stay, whilst further afield the iconic coastline of Cannes is just 25km away offering sandy shores, water sports and plenty of people watching opportunities with an ice cream in hand!

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Fall in love with Grasse and its surrounding villages as you experience the Côte d’Azur hinterland staying in one of our handpicked villa rentals in and around Grasse. Pass lavender, jasmine, roses and flower farms as you drive into the hills of the Provence-Alpes-Maritime – no wonder Grasse is known as the ‘perfume capital of France’.

As well as the Museé International de la Parfumerie, visit the perfume houses of Galimard, Molinard and Fragonard for guided tours and even perfume-making workshops. Elsewhere, explore the historic winding lanes and come across artisan shops, café terraces and the impressive Rubens frescoes inside Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy de Grasse. There’s a lovely daily flower market at Place aux Aires whilst Place aux Herbes hosts the larger twice-weekly market on a Wednesday and Saturday morning.

A short drive from Grasse, encounter a wealth of picture-perfect villages and beautiful landscapes for walking, hiking, horse-riding and cycling. The perched village of Cabris is especially bucolic with incredible vistas over the Tanneron forest and Lac de Saint-Cassien. There are more glorious views from the small village of Spéracèdes with its pastel-coloured houses and olive trees.

Discover century-old hiking trails through the Siagne valley as well as pretty villages, ancient bridges and idyllic swimming spots. Visit the illuminated caves of stalagmites and stalactites just outside Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne before pottering around the authentic village admiring its fountains, café terraces and inviting food shops showcasing goats cheese, honey, olive oil and other products of the region.

South of Grasse, drive to the charming hilltop village of Opio, also famed for its olive oil, and don’t miss the Friday morning market in Valbonne, a very charming town dating back to the 16th century, home to a wonderful town square with pavement cafes and restaurants.

Golf lovers have a great choice of courses in the region including Golf du Claux Amic, once a 17th century hunting estate with stunning views and Golf Grande Bastide just south of Opio as well as prestigious courses close to Mougins and Cannes. As well as endless hiking trails across Grasse’s surroundings, other activities include a range of land and water-based activities in and around Lac de Saint-Cassien, only 15km from Grasse, as well as tree-top adventures and zip-lines with French Riviera views at Riviera Nature just north of the town.