At Villa Clara you’re perfectly situated if you’re planning to explore and enjoy Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This region, or ‘department’, of Provence is called ‘Alpes Maritime’. You can view a map of the region here.

Villa Clara is also very close to Italy. It’s an easy one hour drive to the French Italian border.

Villa Clara is in the village of St Jeannet. The village is situated below a spectacular rock formation called Baou de St Jeannet.

The rock face rises over 200 meters. St Jeannet is beautiful, authentic and unspoiled. Excellent food and wine is available. And exploring the medieval streets and buildings is a ‘must do’. Learn more about St Jeannet here.

The small town of Vence is famous as a home for artists, sculptors and painters. DH Lawrence, Matisse, Chagall and Carzou are among those who once lived here. Today, there are exhibitions of contemporary art, jazz and classical music festivals and a famous book market. Find out more about Vence here.

Exporing the Côte d’Azur is easy too. Villa Clara is only 16 kilometres from Nice and it’s a short trip to nearby Cannes, and historic Antibes as well.

Heading east along the Riviera takes you to the principality of Monaco. This is a great drive along the Mediterranean coast. Italy too is within easy reach. The border is only 1 hour from Villa Clara, and from there you have easy access to the heart of Northern Italy.

Perfect Provençale Experiences

Would you like to try your hand at authentic Provençale cooking? Or enjoy a guided walk or tour to discover beautiful places that only someone with local knowledge can take you to. Or brush up your French with a lesson or two. Oui?

If you’re staying at Villa Clara you have the opportunity to enjoy all these wonderful activities and experiences, for a great value price.

Benoit and Corinne live in St Jeannet, and can make all the arrangements for you, including transportation. All you have to do is enjoy the day. Whether that means tramping in the beautiful Alps with a wine and cheese picnic, or learning how to prepare some truly wonderful Provençale dishes.

Benoit and Corinne also own a homestay in St Jeannet called ‘The Frog’s House’. If you need an extra night after you leave Villa Clara, this is the perfect place. Benoit and Corinne’s details are at Villa Clara. Contact them when you arrive to discuss pricing and booking. Or simply go to their website here.