Etoile France

Gaze at the rolling hills, even as far as the bay of Cannes, as you relax in your heated infinity pool at this stylish abode near Grasse, only a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the French Riviera.
The interiors of this graceful villa are just as stunning with open-plan living at its heart in the superb lounge, diner and kitchen, featuring sliding doors opening up to the terraces with panoramic 180 degrees views. Five smart en suite bedrooms, each with air-conditioning, TVs and DVD players, feature high quality mattresses with Egyptian cotton linen and most have beautiful views; one of the upper floor doubles is especially impressive with a large sun terrace looking over the surrounding landscapes.
Enjoy warm summers by the heated swimming pool or seek shade in the charming pool house with its kitchen, sofa-bed and games. Everyone will love the snooker table, air-hockey, table tennis and table football as well as sedate games of pétanque or simply relaxing in the jacuzzi hot tub. The swimming pool and pool house are gated from the main terrace, ideal for those travelling with young families so children can play on the pretty lawn as you relax in the al-fresco lounge or by the barbecue.
The vistas from Étoile are simply stunning, looking out to the Esterel hills as far as the sea and you can even catch a glance of nearby Lac de Saint-Cassien. The villa enjoys a private setting yet it’s only a short stroll down the country road to an incredibly picturesque village with a charming café-restaurant, village shop and even its own olive mill; make sure you sample the local olive oil.
Explore the delightful town of Grasse with its perfumeries and lovely markets, dine in a Michelin starred restaurant in nearby Cabris or discover some of the enchanting perched villages of this region including Seillans, Fayence, Vence and Mougins. Surrounded by landscapes of olive groves and woodland, this is a walker’s paradise whilst golf-lovers have a great choice of courses throughout the region. Guests who love the great outdoors will also appreciate the horse-riding, cycling and watersport opportunities at the incredible Lac de Saint-Cassien.
Within half an hour you can also be soaking up the glamour of Cannes or relaxing by the Mediterranean on the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. Take summer boat trips as far Monaco or Saint-Tropez or explore some of the idyllic beaches south of Antibes. A shining star of this region, Étoile’s location allows you to explore so much of this wonderful part of southern France. Étoile enjoys a wonderful location in the hills behind Grasse, within walking distance to a small charming village. Only a 30-minute drive to the beautiful sandy beaches of the French Riviera, this is an ideal setting for enjoying the Côte d’Azur as well as the stunning countryside and idyllic perched villages of this region.
Wander along the country lane and within around ten to fifteen minutes you will reach a delightful village with lots of character. The village’s café-bar and restaurant is a great place for a good lunch or to enjoy a glass of local rosé on the terrace with lovely views. There’s also a village shop which sells fresh bread and other basics whilst there is a range of supermarkets within a five to ten-minute drive.
The stunning hilltop village of Cabris is just a few minutes away by car, an historic artist’s village where you will find two Michelin starred restaurants and mesmerising views towards the Mediterranean. With landscapes of olive groves and cypress trees, this is a wonderful area for walking with some delightful trails to follow through the fragrant landscapes. Make sure you also sample some of the olive oil still produced in some of the original mills.
You can easily spend a day or more exploring the picturesque lanes of beautiful Grasse (8km), the perfume-capital of France. The Provençal food market offers all sorts of wonderful local produce to tempt you or you can just sip coffee in a pretty square after a morning exploring the historic sights. As well as the Musée International de la Parfumerie, there are also complimentary guided tours of Grasse’s perfume factories and some places offer you the opportunity to make your own perfume! Of course, all around Grasse you will see fields of roses and jasmine that are used to create the wonderful scents.
The glorious beaches of the French Riviera can be reached in around half an hour with Cannes (22km) so near where you will find sandy shores and a range of watersports. Théoule-sur-Mer (27km), Antibes (32km) and Juan-Les-Pins (30km) are also ideal for a day by the sea. Alternatively, summer boat trips from Cannes depart to Monaco or Saint-Tropez.
Watersport lovers should also spend time at Lac de Saint-Cassien, under half an hour away, with sailing, canoeing, pedaloes, fishing, swimming as well as an inflatable water park whilst one of France’s most magnificent sights, the Verdon Gorge, is around 90km away. This area also offers cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding, para-gliding and all sorts of adventurous activities. Some of the French Riviera’s best golf courses can be easily reached, including the prestigious Royal Mougins Golf Resort (17km).
You should also discover some of the incredible perched villages such as Fayence (22km), Callian (20km) and Seillans (28km), the latter being one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, all nestled in incredible countryside of woodland, rivers and cascades. Heading east, Opio (14km), Valbonne (16km), Mougins (16km) and St Paul de Vence (30km) offer culture, history and charm. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning – Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting / childcare services
Extras included at this property:
– Welcome pack of local produce and L’Occitane toiletries
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
– Private chef- In-house beautician- Babysitting- Airport transfers
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!