Two top art experiences are within easy reach from St Jeannet. The Matisse Chapel is less than 5km away while the Maeght Foundation is a 20-minutes away. A good day is to get to the Matisse Chapel when it opens in the morning and then head directly to Maeght after which you can have lunchContinue reading “Top Art – Maeght and Matisse”
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Eze Beach
While the closest beach we like to St Jeannet is to be found in Cagnes-sur-Mer, one of the nicest/least crowded is the beach at Eze. This area has both parking and access challenges that keep the hordes away. The beach is on the other side of the train tracks and there is a tunnel aboutContinue reading “Eze Beach”
Top of the Baou
The top of the St Jeannet Baou (805m) is about a 60-minute hike from the house. You can walk out of the house at the green gate and take the little path to the side, up to the road above the house. Then turn left and follow the road until it splits, then stay toContinue reading “Top of the Baou”
Lavender Fields
Getting the timing right is the hardest part of viewing the Lavender fields in Provence. The flowers bloom from June to July, but the peak depends on the weather during the spring time. We’ve been out in June and after a cold winter, the plants were still mainly green with only the promise of purpleContinue reading “Lavender Fields”
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