Enjoy a peaceful start to your day with breakfast on the terrace, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Relax by the pool and unwind in Provencal-style rooms.
La Grande Bastide Hotel, St Paul de Vence
Tranquil escape with panoramic views of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Mediterranean
Let the sound of cicadas and the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and Saint-Paul-de-Vence create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. The hotel features 14 air-conditioned rooms, including three duplex suites, each decorated in soft pastel tones and offering magnificent views of the surrounding area.
With its serene surroundings and intimate setting, the hotel invites you to embrace tranquillity and escape the everyday, making it an ideal destination for those seeking well-being and peaceful indulgence.
The neighbourhood
The hotel faces and is within walking distance of Saint-Paul de Vence medieval village, the view is simply amazing.
The pool
This hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub that sit just below the terrace, offering stunning views over the sea and village.
Things to do nearby
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Azur Wine Tours
Discover great wines & the stunning scenery of Provence
Learn about the specific terroirs of the Cote de Provence region and be guided through the different grape varieties and wines that they produce.
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Terrain des Boules 
Terrain des Boules
Pétanque with the locals and the stars
One of the most famous pétanque playing grounds is in the Place Général de Gaulle in Saint-Paul where expert locals take on celebrities at this quintessentially French pastime.
Restaurants nearby
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La Table de Pierre Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Seasonal gourmet dining inspired by the Provençal countryside
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Exceptional Provençal dining surrounded by masterpieces
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
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Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine cleverly devised by Laurent Paccini
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
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Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence
Michelin starred restaurant north of Vence
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
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Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Modern Provençal cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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Les Bacchanales Restaurant, Vence 
Les Bacchanales Restaurant, Vence
Vence's finest dining accomplished by a chef full of creativeness
Christophe Dufau opened his Vence restaurant in 2008 and topped the list of places to eat for creative cuisine. The restaurant has one Michelin star.
Beaches nearby
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Plage des Bouches du Loup Beach, Villeneuve Loubet 
Plage des Bouches du Loup Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Sandy beach with disabled access and lifeguard in peak season
Palm trees, sparkling blue waves and soft white sand make Plage des Bouches du Loup feel like a tropical paradise.
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Plage du Cros de Cagnes Beach, Cagnes sur Mer 
Plage du Cros de Cagnes Beach, Cagnes sur Mer
Pebble beach at the centre of Cagnes sur Mer with lifeguards
Plage du Cros de Cagnes is the main stretch of beach in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, running the length of the lively row of restaurants and bars that line the seafront.
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Plage de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet 
Plage de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
A pebble beach with watersports, ideal for families
Right beside the marina, Plage de la Batterie (also known as Plage Villeneuve-Loubet) is a pleasant pebble beach with plenty of activities on offer.
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Plage de la Pierre au Tambour Beach, Villeneuve Loubet 
Plage de la Pierre au Tambour Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Pebble beach great for watersports fans with equipment to rent
Plage de la Pierre au Tambour runs from the port all the way to Antibes and has a busy road and train line running behind it, neither of which you can hear much. If you stand facing the sea and look to your right you can see Antibes and its 16th century fort sticking out from the mainland.
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Plage du Fort Carre and Plage de la Fontonne beaches, Biot 
Plage du Fort Carre and Plage de la Fontonne beaches, Biot
Lovely pebble beaches along the coast towards Biot
Antibes sits at the far end of the Bay of Angels (Baie des Anges), a vast sweep of azure blue sea that washes up on a smooth pebbled shore.
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Plage de la Gravette Beach 
Plage de la Gravette Beach
Horseshoe-shaped beach below Antibes' medieval ramparts
Plage de la Gravette has a lot going for it. It’s wide, sandy and it’s right in the middle of the old town, making it perfect for a quick swim while exploring Antibes, or to spread out with a picnic for the day.
Sights nearby
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Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence
Top French contemporary and modern art museum
Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.
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Collegiate Church (Eglise Collegiale), St-Paul de Vence
Saint Paul de Vence parish church
This simple church was first built in the 14th century, and finished in the 18th century. It showcases a combination of structures and styles.
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White Penitents Chapel (The Folon Chapel), St-Paul de Vence
17th-century chapel with colourful contemporary art
This chapel's oldest parts date from the 17th century, namely its three-sided tower. It now contains contemporary artwork made in 2005 by Jean-Michel Folon.
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Chateau de Villeneuve, Vence
Contemporary & modern art displays in a historic chateau
The château (more like a townhouse, so don't go looking for turrets) was originally built in the 17th century and was gifted to the town of Vence by Emile Hugues who had been the mayor.
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Rosaire Chapel, Vence 
Rosaire Chapel, Vence
Matisse's final masterpiece
Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.
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Chateau Museum Grimaldi, Cagnes sur Mer
A palatial art museum and historic monument in its own right
Chateau Grimaldi may take you somewhat by surprise if you are expecting the usual historical museum experience - it also holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and isn’t afraid of displaying bizarre and sometimes challenging installations. The artworks are incongruous in such a traditional context and the collection changes regularly, so you never know quite what you’re going to get when you visit!
Towns nearby
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Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes 
Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Perfectly intact medieval village renowned for its art
Saint-Paul de Vence is known for being an art mecca, hundreds of galleries and workshops tucked amongst the tiny old streets of a perfectly preserved medieval village.
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La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes 
La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes
A pretty village famous for its antiques stores
La-Colle-sur-Loup is a pretty medieval village just down the road from the more famous Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It's much more tranquil, retaining a quiet charm that makes a wander around very pleasant.
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Vence, Alpes-Maritimes 
Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
A village with a rich history of art and literature
Known as the 'City of Art', Vence has a rich history of attracting artists and writers, from D H Lawrence to Chagall and Matisse.
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Villeneuve Loubet 
Villeneuve Loubet
Coastal resort with a lovely medieval village
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Villeneuve Loubet is a delightful area split into two parts - a seaside resort with plenty of outdoor activities and a fascinating old town.
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Cagnes Sur Mer 
Cagnes Sur Mer
Seaside resort and port with lots of popular attractions, close to Nice Airport.
Haut Cagnes is the perched medieval village that overlooks the resort, and is home to the famous Renoir House and the Grimaldi Castle, two of the area’s most popular attractions.
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Saint Laurent du Var 
Saint Laurent du Var
An ancient riverside settlement with waterfront beaches
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
