Picturesque villages, hilly and floral landscapes, Grasse’s hinterland, between the mountains and the sea, has a large number of authentic villages to visit during your stay at La Bastide Saint-Antoine, a hotel and award-winning restaurant on the Côte d’Azur.

Traditional villages near to Grasse

A famous medieval village on the Côte d’Azur, built on a rocky outcrop, Mougins overlooks the bay of Cannes and the Iles de Lérins and their monastery. It’s a real delight to walk through this busy and flower-filled town centre, along the streets which have an array of creative boutiques and art galleries. Peymeinade is just 6 km from Grasse, a real jewel on the Côte d’Azur. Famous for its jazz festival, it is a real pleasure to visit the old village and to admire its old washhouses, fountains and monuments. Take a trip to Valbonne, just 10 km from La Bastide Saint-Antoine, an authentic village which is always busy, built based on a grid-iron pattern where you can admire the magnificent Place des Arcades. Sitting 550 metres above sea level, the villages of Cabris and Gourdon offer a wonderful view over the Côte d’Azur. You can also walk along its small streets, enjoying the leafy terraces and the castle ruins, the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church and the chapels spread across the village. Famous for its flowers, ceramics and its bubble-effect glasswork, the charming village of Biot is just 5 minutes from the sea. After visiting a glass workshop, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger, which houses over 450 paintings.