Vallauris Golfe-Juan Visitor’s Guide

In the heart of Côte d’Azur Index

p 1 Historical references

p 2/3 Golfe-Juan: easy access. Motorway access 3 km; airport 25 km; the prestigious “-Lyon-Méditerranée” rail link. Golfe-Juan is also the starting point for the legendary route: the ‘Route Napoleon’.

p 4/5 Vallauris, town of clay tradition and techniques Everything you need to know about pottery: where to see the potters at Golfe-Juan has to offer. This guide work, what heritage and contemporary provides you with all you need to works exhibitions are being held, who know for a break by the sea: whether to speak to about the different you fancy relaxing on a beach, or methods of production. Four pages need ideas for boat trips and sporting full of useful information. activities, or information on scuba diving and water skiing. p 6/9 Artists of international renown. The technical know-how in p 12 Golfe-Juan, Vallauris has attracted a great many a historical shoreline artists that have come to learn more Book now for the re-enactment of about the art of pottery making. Two Napoleon’s landing at the beginning such artists firmly placed the name of of March. Vallauris on the map: Picasso and, more recently, Jean Marais. Find out more about them and their p 13/15 Visits and heritage, work in Vallauris. Also discover: the activities. Ideas for making the most largest public collection of works by of your visit: sporting activities, the artist Alberto Magnelli, one of the historical heritage, routes to follow in pioneers of the Abstract movement. the surrounding area of Vallauris Golfe-Juan. p 10/11 Water-based activities and boating. Sand, exceptional p 16 Map of the area under-water life, and two boating ports: this is a brief summary of what Historical references The history of Vallauris is lost in the mists of time where its fate was linked to its Ligurian neighbour, Antipolis (): at 247 metres in altitude, on the present site of the Encourdoules, a Roman hill fort was found. 19 AD A milestone dating from the time of the Emperor Tiberius is discovered on the Julian Augustus way. The Romans occupy the hill until the end of their reign. Around 400 The inhabitants “descend” into the present site of the village, which lies in a depression. 987 Vallauris is awarded to the episcopate of Antibes. 1038 The Bishop and Lord of Antibes, Aldebert, donated Vallauris to the Abbey of Lérins. 1227 A priory and chapel are built on the present site of the castle. 1480 The whole region is ravaged by the plague and the population decimated. 1501 First settlements occur: Lord Raynier of Lascaris encourages families from the surrounding area of Gênes to settle and repopulate the village. 1568 On the base of the priory a castle is built in the style. 1815 Napoleon lands at Golfe-Juan on 1 March on his return from Elba; this event marks the beginning of the One Hundred Day campaign. 1862 The first train arrives in the station at Golfe-Juan. From 1870 to 1910 Pottery-making reaches its height, as the smaller workshops become industries. 1889 Clément Massier shows his lusterware ceramic work at the universal exhibition in Paris. 1896 A port is built. 1904 A cooperative of orange producers known as the Nérolium is formed 1932 The ‘Route Napoleon’ opens in Golfe-Juan 1948 Picasso comes to live in Vallauris 1949 Picasso is made a freeman of the town and donates ‘Man with a Sheep’ to the town. 1949 The marriage of Rita Hayworth and Ali Khan makes headline news in all the papers. 1956 Picasso donates War and Peace to the French State: Vallauris is given a national museum. 1975 Jean Marais opens an art gallery. 1978 The town acquires works by Magnelli and opens a public gallery 1989 Construction of the port Camille Rayon; new beaches are created. 1996 and 1998 André Villers and Jean Marais are made freemen of the town. Today Vallauris continues to give birth to new talents thus perpetuating the artistic tradition.

31 Vallauris Golfe-Juan: easy to access

By car and the valleys and at for Motorways A6 and A7 and Saint-Raphaël. Paris-Marseille (known • Urban network by Envibus. Bus station, as the “sunshine motorway”, or Autoroute bd du Docteur Jacques Ugo, 04 93 64 18 37 du soleil), and the A8 (La Provençale); or www.envibus.fr. Six lines pass through Antibes exit, then take the RD135 to the town for Cannes, Antibes and Sophia- Vallauris. The RD 6007 and RD 6098 cross Antipolis. Golfe-Juan from east to west. Note : in July/August, there is a beach € Note: the famous ‘Route Napoleon’ starts shuttle from 8h30 to 19h00 (1 ). from Golfe-Juan and takes you as far as (RN85) along the Emperor’s By plane route through the Alps, passing through Vallauris Golfe-Juan is Grasse, Castellane, Sisteron, and many located 25km from more places on the way. the Nice – Côte d’Azur International By train Airport, gateway to the south of From the SNCF and point of departure to more than 70 station at Golfe-Juan destinations worldwide, served by 50 regu- you can access the lar companies. There is also an excellent Regional Express shuttle service between Paris and Nice. Trains, known as the TER (Mandelieu- Information: 0 820 42 33 33 Grasse -Cannes-Nice-Vintimille; ligne n°4), or www.nice.aeroport.fr trains run every 30 minutes on average. For national rail routes and high-speed Regular connexions by “Lignes d’Azur” bus train links (TGV) – with many daily services from the airport. Information : free phone from major French and European cities the 0800 06 01 06 or www.lignesdazur.com nearest stations are Cannes and Antibes. • Vallauris/Nice Airport line, bus no 250, Information (timetable and ticket sales; every 35 minutes, trip lasts about 1 hour, direct line and pre-recorded message): with stop at Golfe-Juan. Tel. 3635 (0,34 € /mn) Single 8 € return 15 €. or www.voyages-sncf.com • Express link via motorway, bus no 210, To make things easier, the ‘Carte Isabelle’ is every hour from 8h00 to 20h00, trip lasts a one-day travel pass available from 1 June 50 minutes, stops at Cannes bus station to 30 September for use on the Alpes- with connexion for Golfe-Juan until 20h00. Maritimes network. The Pignes train (a Single 15,60 €, return 25,50 €. Railways service between Nice and Digne) takes you on a wonderful To help you locate the various places and journey up into the hinterlands. buildings mentioned in this guide, references to Vallauris are preceded by a By bus brown symbol to indicate the map Several lines regularly reference, for example F4 serve Vallauris Golfe- and references to Golfe-Juan are in blue, Juan. for example J8 • Regional route Cannes-Nice served by Lignes d’Azur” regional Nice-Cannes line, free phone All addresses mentioned in this guide 0800 06 01 06 or visit are followed by the postcode www.lignesdazur.com, stops in Golfe-Juan 06220 Vallauris Golfe-Juan. every 15 minutes. 1€ per ticket with connexion possible up to 74 minutes after first use (return trips are not allowed on the same ticket). Connexion at Nice for

2 Identity card Name: Vallauris Golfe-Juan Etymological origin: complex and much debated; we favour the more endearing definition, Vallis Aurea or Golden Valley, which stemmed from the fact that since Ancient times this valley has been covered with golden fruit. Surface area: 1 303 acres; 3km of seafront and the town itself stretches back 6 km inland. Altitude: from 0 (Mediterranean sea) to 281 m (Héliomarin centre). Climate: exceptional; more than 300 days of sunshine per year; average temperatures of 11°C in winter and 25°C in summer. Population: 30 809 inhabitants (in 2009) Feature: world ceramic capital and historical site of Napoleon’s landing on his return from Elba.

3 Vallauris, town of clay The pottery-making traditions of Vallauris date back to the start of the Christian era. In Gallo-Roman times, large deposits of fireclay were already being used to make bricks and pots. In the 16th century, the town was ravaged by the plague. However, 70 families from the surrounding area of Gênes later repopulated it, among which were several potters. At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, the arrival of the railway led to a boom in the industry. The depression of the 1930s and the use of other, more appropriate materials such as aluminium, cast iron and stainless steel marked a shift away from pottery-making for cooking purposes and led to the development of decorative pottery-making in the 1940s. This developed in particular due to the arrival of the Massier family (end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th century), with the introduction of coloured enamels and lusterware. It was with Picasso’s arrival in 1946 and the wonderful work that he created in the Madoura workshop that Vallauris’ reputation as a centre of pottery-making for cooking pur- poses, finally gave way to that of a town in which artists and crafts people worked side by side. In 1966, Vallauris potters decided to create a true World Centre of Ceramics. They pro- posed the creation of a national competition bringing together the best artists and crafts- men in . This idea rapidly caught-on with famous contemporary artists such as André Malraux and , as well as other creative artists, so well in fact, that in 1968 the Competition became international. Thus the Vallauris International Biennial of Ceramic was born. These days, as in the past, you will find on show in Vallauris examples of decorative pottery, one-off pieces and work by such great names as well as pottery for cooking purposes and a large variety of decorative objects. Pottery-making life in Vallauris is punctuated by permanent and temporary exhibitions, which show to what extent this activity is valued both in terms of heritage and contemporary creative trends.

POTTERY WORKSHOPS VISITS Potters like to share their know-how by opening their workshops to visitors and talking about the methods of production used. Each day a different company offers such a visit and visits can be arranged on request at the Tourist Office.

THE KITSCH CERAMICS MUSEUM This museum in the old town of Vallauris shows Gil Camatte’s collection who for 40 years passionately assembled thousands of various items sold to visitors to Vallauris Golfe-Juan from the 60’s to the 80’s. They are happy memories of a time when cicadas, “bambis”, poodles, domestic or exotic animals constituted a colourful universe that was to be the source of inspiration for generations of anonymous ceramicists who dared everything. You will be delighted to discover or rediscover these ceramics of modest popular art testifying to the history of pottery of Vallauris. 18, rue de la Fontaine - Tél. 04 93 64 71 83 4 Courses on clay techniques Arts of earth and fire, Inside the old Grandjean pottery, the local School of Fine Arts holds pottery courses during the summer months (clay modelling, potter’s wheel techniques), which cover the techniques of throwing, decoration and raku (a Japanese firing technique), over 30 hours of classes held in one week from Monday to Friday. A timetable of the courses on offer for both children and adults is available from the School of Fine Arts, Boulevard des Deux Vallons – Tel. 04 93 63 07 61

Glossary Ceramics: a general term used to describe objects made from clay that are irreversibly transformed by heat: faience, stoneware, porcelain, etc. Pottery: objects in fired earth, often used for cooking purposes, which may be totally or partially glazed. “Taraïette”: small earthenware object made by ancient civilisations that were no longer able to throw large pieces (toys, miniature pots). Art galleries, workshops Biscuit: a ceramic object that has not and crafts As a creative town, Vallauris been glazed, the name given to the object Golfe-Juan is home to a large number of after it has been fired for the first time. artists’ workshops and galleries with a wide You will no doubt hear the potters variety of works on display. refer to many other technical terms To find out more about each artist’s (enamel, raku, reduction, slip, particular creative focus, a leaflet is chamotte, tournassage…). They will available on demand at the Tourist be happy to explain what they all Office. mean, so do not hesitate to ask. Don’t miss…pottery festival: every year, on the second Sunday in August.

As you stroll along… • Don’t forget to look up, as the majority of the town centre’s street names are made of ceramic plaques; you can also see decorations by Massier on the front of the old post office at 1, rue Hippolyte Aussel and more recently a work by Roger Capron on the front of the MacDonald’s Restaurant. • Old kilns can still be seen – inside the Espace Grandjean, and a reconstructed kiln can be seen rue Jean Gerbino – at the Foucard-Jourdan factory (now the Sassi-Milici gallery) where the kiln is complete with chimney stack, ventilation holes and drying ledges – at the pottery museum – the Madoura chimneys – at the Milazzo factory (today the shop called Terres à Terre). – The dove of peace that was made by the craftspeople of the Union of Potters on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Picasso in Vallauris can be seen on the “Pont-Neuf” roundabout on the road between Golfe-Juan and Vallauris.

5 Artists of international renown

With its large number of museums, the region offers plenty of opportunity to discover two contemporary artists, Magnelli and Picasso, who both made outstanding contributions to the modern movement. Picasso who was keen to try something new, made his first foray into ceramics and then Though Picasso departed this world in decided to throw himself into the activity, 1973, his mark is forever engraved in the which offered him new creative horizons: emotional and cultural memory of the Côte the malleability of the clay and the magic d’Azur where visits to Vallauris Golfe-Juan, of the firing process which created Antibes and are a exploding columns of enamel and the must if you want to learn more brilliance of the glazes were what drew about his work. him to the craft. • In 1948, Picasso came to live • His approach was somewhat in Vallauris where he stayed unorthodox. Picasso, as a until 1955. During his time sculptor, fashioned fauna and here, he created a great nymphs in the glaze, melted the many sculptures and clay like one melts bronze, and including War tirelessly decorated plates and and Peace, which was one dishes with his favourite subjects of the major artworks of the (bullfights, women, owls, goats, etc). period. He also developed a He also used the unlikeliest of bases fascination with the two tech- (fragments of casserole dishes, kiln bits niques of ceramics and linocuts. and broken bricks), invented white paste, • It was in 1946, on a visit to the annual which is ceramic that has not been glazed exhibition by the potters of Vallauris, that and decorated with pieces in relief. by chance he met Suzanne and Georges Picasso never considered ceramics as Ramié, who owned a ceramics factory – a lesser art form. the Madoura workshop – where Picasso, 6 • Over a period of twenty years he Works of art and places produced about four thousand original At the National Picasso Museum pieces. According to his wishes, several War and Peace copies were produced of some of his In 1952, in the castle’s chapel Picasso pieces and Madoura had the exclusive produced two compositions of monumental rights to their production. proportions (over 100 m2) on hardboard Having said this, Picasso wanted these panels that mirrored the curvature of the copies to be used on a daily basis as he vaulting. once remarked to André Malraux: “I have After Guernica in 1937 and Slaughter in made some plates that we can eat off”. Korea in 1951, War and Peace was for • Another technique that particularly Picasso the final manifestation of his fascinated him was the linocut, something commitment to peace, something that was he practised with the printer Hidalgo particularly apparent during the congresses Arnera. His first works were used to make organised by the Communist Party for posters to advertise the bull fights and which he designed the Dove, which went ceramic exhibitions in the town. He quickly on to be reproduced around the world. turned it into a form of expression by War which stands on an old tank, pulled placing emphasis on colour. along by portentous horses, unleashes its trail of evil before being stopped by Justice Picasso and Vallauris today armed with a shield decorated with a dove. Unforgettable memories Peace contains a tightrope walker as a symbol of the fragile nature of peace, a As freeman of the town, Picasso greatly Pegasus, a dancing group of young girls contributed to the renaissance of the and, under an orange tree, a family calmly Vallauris pottery industry in the 1950s, this and happily enjoying themselves in the mythical golden age and time when sunshine. One of the wings of the museum everyone was a potter. houses various works by Picasso: linocuts, Many inhabitants still evoke his presence original ceramic pieces and copies, and that of his contemporaries (Françoise photographs of André Villers. Gilot and her children Claude and Paloma, then Jacqueline Roque, his last partner that he married amid the greatest secrecy at Vallauris town hall in 1961), the bullfights, exhibitions and visits by all kinds of famous people.

E4 Man with a sheep This bronze statue, created in 1943 and donated to the town in 1949 stands on the church square. The sculpture, of which two other ANDRÉ VILLERS MET PICASSO IN 1953. copies were made Picasso gave him his first ‘proper’ camera: (one in Philadelphia he later liked to say how it was thanks to in the USA and the him he became interested in photography. other in the Picasso Picasso did not pose for Villers, which Museum in Paris), is enhanced the intimacy of his pictures that one of the rare statues the artist created for were takenin an impromptu manner so as a public place. Picasso wanted children to to capture the spontaneity of Picasso’s be able to climb all over this work, a wish gestures and facial expressions. Villers did that is fully realised today. not photograph the myth that is Picasso, but the man and the artist in his daily life. Don’t miss…“Vallauris celebrates Picasso” an important event taking place each year in July

7 Jean Marais F4 Espace Jean Marais

Born on 11 December in Cherbourg, Jean When Jo and Nini Pasquali ceased trading, Alfred Villain Marais, man of many talents they gave the City of Vallauris a mass of came to live in Vallauris in 1980. memories about Jean Marais. A dauntless stuntman in cloak and The Fournas Gallery is open to the public dagger films, a man of the theatre, a and hosts the everlasting legend of the painter and sculptor, his artistic leanings artist in Vallauris. It’s a real era of led him to dabble in the art of pottery. happiness, of a golden age in Vallauris and It was in 1973 that Jean Marais, who meetings with marvellous artists such as then lived in (a village in the Jean Cocteau, Picasso… surrounding area of Grasse), came to Vallauris and bought 200 kg of clay from Le Fournas Union-KPCL (a clay conditioning factory) Av. des Martyrs de la Résistance much to the amazement of the merchant Tél. 04 93 63 46 11 that sold it to him. Closed on Sunday and Monday With the help of books alone, his Free admission beginnings were comical not to mention unsuccessful and he was advised to take a course in using the potter’s wheel. Jo Pasquali was introduced to him. After spending hours in front of and behind the potter’s wheel, with the help of his technician, Jean Marais discovered new techniques. His courage and daring soon led him to have his own workshop and in 1975 he opened a gallery in Vallauris with the help of Jo and his wife Nini Pasquali , who became his closest friends. Next to his gallery stands the statue known as La Rebellissière1, which he donated to the town in 1991. A prestigious occupant and freeman of the town since 1998, he was a warm man who brought his enthusiasm and talent to Vallauris. Every year since 1986, he participated in the Pottery Festival notably creating the posters for it. Jean Marais died on 8 November 1998. His funeral took place in Vallauris on 13 November and he lies in the old cemetery.

1 In the past, throwers of pots for cooking purposes were helped in their work by slip applicators that glazed the pieces and by the “rebellissières“ – women who made the finishing touches before firing.

8 Three museums in one! The castle of Vallauris, former priory of the Abbey of Lérins, which was reconstructed in the 16th century, is one of the rare Renaissance edifices to be found in the region. It houses the National Picasso Museum, War and Peace as well as the Magnelli Museum and the Ceramics Museum.

E4 Castle museum Ceramics Museum National Picasso Museum, War and Peace, As rich as they are varied, these collections Magnelli Museum, Ceramics Museum display art deco and art nouveau ceramics from the beginning of the last century, Place de la Libération pieces produced during the 1950s in Tél. 04 93 64 71 83 Vallauris and contemporary pieces by Closed on Tuesdays and Bank Holidays. prize-winning artists of the International Free for children under 16 and on the first Biennial of Ceramics. Sunday of the month.

A. Magnelli, Museum coll.

Magnelli Museum The museum houses an exceptional collection of 48 works by Alberto Magnelli (1888-1971) which was put together by the Musée National Picasso artist himself and acquired to a large extent thanks to the generosity of his wife, Susi The National Picasso Museum Magnelli. Here you can look back over the “War and Peace” life of this Italian painter who was one of In 1952, in the castle’s chapel Picasso the pioneers in the world of abstract produced two compositions of monumen- : from his more figurative pictures tal proportions (over 100 m2) on hardboard that date from around 1910, to his first panels that mirrored the curvature of the abstract paintings in 1915 and the large vaulting. canvasses he painted towards the end of his life.

9 Water-based activities

The bay of Golfe-Juan, nestled between the Cape of Antibes and the Îles de Lérins, is well protected from the winds: a wide range of water-based and seaside activities are on offer: from walking or lazing about on the sandy beaches, to boating and many other sporting activities!

Scuba Diving Thirty diving sites are spread over four areas: the Cape of Antibes, the Islands of Beaches Lérins, the bay of Golfe-Juan and the bay Clear, warm water of Cannes. You can swim in the sea all year round in The diving areas cover a variety of terrain: Golfe-Juan as the water temperature varies overhangs, shallow waters, isolated rocks, between 13°C and 25ºC. The traditional rich in gorgonians and red coral. You may New Year’s Day swim attracts a great many even come across conger eels, groupers participants. and crawfish! The town accords beach and water From beginners to more experienced cleanliness the highest priority; beaches are divers, there is something for everyone, maintained regularly, there is also an especially as the sites that are between 10 efficient water treatment station close by and 45 minutes away by boat can be and regular bacterial checks are carried out. accessed whatever the weather.

The two clubs in Golfe-Juan offer beginners dives, known as “first-timers”, exploratory dives and themed dives (night dives, marine biology dives, etc). Courses are available and teaching is given by fully qualified and safety-conscious instructors who are ever keen to pass on their love of diving and their in-depth knowledge of the underwater life in this area. K6 CIP Centre International de Plongée - Aqualung Sand Open from March to November Beaches are cleaned on a daily basis: Old port - quai St-Pierre the sand is sifted, cleaned and regularly Tél. 04 93 63 00 04/04 93 63 65 19 disinfected. Any seaweed is cleared. www.plongee-cipgolfejuan.com Beach watch e-mail : [email protected] Public beaches in Golfe-Juan are watched Boat: “Le Jean-Marie-Marcelle” during the summer season by life guards. Their mission is to advise swimmers and to K6 Golfe-Plongée Club assure their safety as well as intervening at Open all year sea if necessary. Old port - quai Napoléon Note Tél. 06 16 11 01 08 - Fax : 04 93 64 22 67 Dogs are not allowed on the beach, even www.golfe-plongee.com on lead. Swimming is forbidden in the boat e-mail : [email protected] channel as well as beyond the yellow Boat: “Le Souvenez-vous” buoys.

10 Boating Information Golfe-Juan has two ports: the Old Port, which is a public port, managed by the Chamber of Commerce and that deals with both the fishing industry and boating for pleasure, and the Port Camille Rayon, the most recent boating port of the Côte d’Azur which was developed in 1989. Enjoy two very different atmospheres: from the traditional port, bustling with fishing activities, to the pleasures of the Port Camille Rayon and its magnificent yachts. On the promenades of the ports there are many shops and terraces to stop and enjoy. It is a real paradise for strollers and boating enthusiasts alike!

K7 Port Camille Rayon K6 Vieux Port Blue pavillon Tél. 04 93 63 96 25. Fax 04 93 63 66 41 Tél. 04 93 63 30 30 www.riviera-ports.com www.portcamillerayon.net • Radio contact: VHF channel 12 • Radio contact VHF channel 9 call sign • Port authority open from 7.00 to 20.00 in “Port Camille Rayon” permanently the summer and from 8.00 to 18.00 out manned 24/24 of season • Port authority open 24/24 all year • Number of mooring stations: 856 • Number of mooring stations: 841 • Places available for refilling: 196 Places available for refilling: 98 (with electricity and water supply) (with water and electricity supply: • Draught: between 2.5 and 1 m. stations that are 20m x 7m are • Maximum boat length: 34 m. connected to the telephone and TV • 2 fairing zones + 1 storage zone networks) • 2 cranes for up to 15 T. • Draught: between 5.50 to 2 m. • Maximum boat length: 75 metres We recommend: a walk to the end of the • Naval yard with a lifting capacity of jetties…In January and February, the time 200 T. of the mistral wind, exceptional views can • WIFI Zone be enjoyed from here: hills dotted with mimosas and the snow-capped mountains A filling station is located in Port Camille of the Mercantour that stand out against Rayon at the very end of quai Napoleon. the sea blue sky. Here the ‘Alpes-Maritimes’ Total Carburant : 04 93 63 69 77 certainly live up to their name.

EXCURSIONS K6 Riviera Lines K6 Au Fil de l’eau Tél. 04 93 63 97 37/04 92 98 71 31 664, route de All excursions leave from the quai 06740 Chateauneuf Saint-Pierre in the Old Port, from April to Tél. 04 93 42 08 45/06 09 06 23 00 October www.aufildeleau.com • Discover Sainte Marguerite island. e-mail : [email protected] Regular trips, every day during the Experience the joys of sailing on board summer. skippered sailing boats that hold between • Trips to the Corniche d’or, Monaco and 8 and 15 people: enjoy relaxing days, a St Tropez (book in advance) from June to morning’s fishing, a mini sunset cruise Septembre.

11 Golfe-Juan, a historical shoreline 1 march 1815 On 1 March 1815, Golfe-Juan entered the history books. It was here where Napoleon landed on his return from Elba and, after a short rest in this “land of the brave”, by the light of a lantern he declared; “Victory will march at “the pas de charge”, the eagle fly, in the national colours from steeple to steeple until it alights on the towers of Notre-Dame”. This was a proclamation which, throughout the One Hundred Day campaign, was to inspire fear in the monarchs of Europe and inspire the famous route he took which later became known as the ‘route Napoleon’ in 1932, the first ever French tourist route of a historical nature. Napoleon in Golfe-Juan In March a huge re-enactment of the landing takes place with old rigging, actors, Napoleonic troops, weapons and campaign equipment. For a few days during this highly original spectacle, the town and all of its activities take on an imperial flavour. There are conferences, exhibitions, soldiers bivouac on the beach, windows are decorated and shop staff dress up in costume, many events such as the history game and a temporary post office. A page in our history is re-enacted for all to enjoy!

Memories of Napoleon J6 Napoleon’s Column: erected from 1815 by the garrison of Antibes, it has been moved, knocked over and defaced on several occasions. It was unveiled in its present position in 1932 on the occasion of the opening of the Route Napoleon.

K6 The stele: in the port of Golfe-Juan, this stele is said to mark the very spot where Napoleon landed and bears the simple inscription: “Napoleon landed here on 1 March 1815”.

12 Visits and heritage Walks around the old town The Old Town was built “in sections” according to some very detailed town planning by the Abbey of Lérins, at the time of the settlement act in 1501. The fortifications do not comprise ramparts in the strictest sense of the word. They are houses that have been ali- gned one against the other with their blind wall facing outwards, forming the defence. To complete the defence, at each angle of the quadrilateral thus constructed, was a tower. One of the singular features of Vallauris is that two of its streets, the most northerly street ‘la rue Soubrane’ (the ‘rue Haute’ today) and the southern street ‘la rue Soutrane’ (‘rue Clement Bel’ today) were linked by two opposing doors in a straight line. These exits, along with the majority of the towers were gradually destroyed as the town expanded beyond its walls, to make it easier to pass through, and a square was formed at each of the outer corners of the town. The site of the church is also characteristic of the plan of Lérins.

Churches and chapels circuit

E4 The Parish Church of Sainte-Anne de Vallauris. This church houses two altars which were dedicated to Saint Anne and Saint Martin and dates from 1839. It was built on the site of two other adjoining churches, Saint-Marie and Saint Martin, which became too small and the chapel of Saint-Bernardin, which belonged to the Confraternity of White Penitents until the Revolution. Its baroque-style front was renovated in 1882.The Square shaped bell-tower dates from 1839.

E4 Castle chapel. This chapel probably dates from the beginning of the 13th century. Built in the Romanesque style, it has broken barrel vaulting made from a remarkable arrangement of cut stones. The faithful entered by the outside door in the form of a pointed arch, which today links the chapel with the most modern building, where Picasso’s War and Peace is on display. The latter building probably dates from the time when the church was deconsecrated and turned into an oil mill, where animals were used to turn the mill wheels. E4 Chapel of Mercy. This is the old chapel of the Black Penitents the date of which appears on the front: 1664 (the penitents were lay people that came together in a common goal of piety and Christian charity). A magnificent baroque altar dating from 1724 can be seen inside. Today, the renovated chapel houses exhibitions.

G6 Chapel of Notre-Dame-Des-Grâces. It appears that this chapel, of quite considerable size, once belonged to a confraternity. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 17th century and it houses a magnificent altarpiece that dates from 1694. A more recent porch is said to have been added in the 19th century. A religious service is performed there every Sunday.

13 J6 Parish Church of Saint-Pierre of Golfe-Juan. This church was built in the 19th century thanks to the generosity of a donor that owned a considerable amount of land on the RN 7. We now come to the more modest buildings in our description, but buildings which are, nonetheless, of as much historical interest as the others and still bear witness to the life of our ancestors. D5 Chapel of Saint-Bernard. This used to belong to the Confraternity of the Arms of Purgatory and probably dates from the 16th century. It is said that this chapel used to protect the town from epidemics, in particular the plague. F5 Chapel of Saint-Roch. Dedicated to Saint Roch, patron of pavers and surgeons. Though the exact date of its construction is unknown, on entering the building you can see an iron Cavalry crowning a stone base above the porch, which bears the date 1851. H1 Chapel of Saint-Antoine. This chapel is said to date from the 16th century and is dedicated to the hermit Saint-Antoine to protect the town. An oratory dating from 1850 adjoins the chapel. A wide range of ideas to help you make the most of your visit to Vallauris Golfe-Juan Agricultural activities cooperative stills in Golfe-Juan, which produces the known as The hills of Vallauris Golfe-Juan still house ‘Néroli’ (used in many of the big-name 39 farms that specialise in flower cultiva- ) and orange blossom water, tion (in particular , mimosas and strelitzias), market gardening and citrus which is used in the baking industry. 1000 fruit production. Traditional farming kg of flowers are needed to make 1 kg of activities of growing perfumed plants have Néroli. led to their transformation into products • The oranges themselves are turned into for the industry. Today, the majo- marmalade using traditional methods of rity of these holdings are wholesalers. production. Visits to see how perfume is traditionally made can be arranged.. Nérolium agricultural cooperative Three annual events are held in celebration of local produce: E4 12, avenue Georges Clemenceau • Orange Blossom feast in May Tél. 04 93 64 27 54 • On the first Sunday in August the “Fête Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays des paysans“ (country-folk festival), known J6 140, avenue de la Liberté as “la Saint-Sauveur“ is held with Tél. 04 93 63 74 29 processions of highly decorated farm trucks. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays • In November there is the “town farm“ Sale and tasting of bitter orange jam at festival. the Nérolium boutique in Golfe-Juan. A speciality that is unique in france : the bitter orange tree The blossom of the bitter orange tree perfumes the hillsides in May and the colourful fruit stands out against the blue sky in winter. We do not recommend that you taste them however as they are certainly not sweet! Producers, who came together to form the ‘Nérolium’ agricultural cooperative, grow the tree which yields fruit several times a year and forms the basis of a variety of products • The fruit of the tree is distilled in the

14 Markets Come and discover the array of colours and smells of Provence in the markets which sell local flowers and produce.

E4 Fruit and vegetable market every morning except Mondays, Place Paul Isnard E3 Clothe market Wednesday morning and Sunday morning, avenue de Cannes J6 Fruit/vegetable and clothe market every Friday morning, place Aimé Berger. Entertainment K6 Local fish stall in the mornings “Le Minotaure” hall. Espace Loisirs Francis (depending on the arrival of the Huger, bd Jacques Ugo. Tel 04 97 21 61 05 fishermen), in the old port. Cinema every Wednesday 18h30/20h30. K6/K7 Craft market every evening from Seats 700. National release or recent films. 19.00 to midnight in July/August. Artists Théâtre de la Mer “Jean Marais”, port and craftsmen, seaside promenade. Camille Rayon. Tel 04 93 63 73 12. In July/August : rich and varied artistic Cooking using Vallauris program, Jean Marais Festival in July. pottery Complete list of events, information and tickets for most shows from the reception In Vallauris you can purchase “oven-fired” at the Tourist Office. (and therefore oven-proof) earthenware in traditional shapes and sizes: casserole Note : several restaurants offer themed dishes, large saucepans, gratin dishes. entertainments : jazz evenings, piano bar, karaoké...

Sporting activities J7 Tennis municipal des Courcettes Av. des Courcettes - Tél. 04 93 63 41 23 Walks 4 green set courts. With a variety of routes to choose from, B5 Tennis municipal des Tuilières you can enjoy short trips out in the Chemin des Tuilières, Porte 7 surrounding area: the Cape of Antibes Tél. 04 93 64 28 45 pathway, the Valmasque and Vaugrenier 4 courts in classic clay et 4 clay courts. parks, the Biot pathways, the Mougins G5 pond, the “Pointe de l’Aiguille” at Théoule. Tennis Country Parc 308, chemin Lintier - Tél. 04 93 64 53 91 D5 Petanque centre 6 clay courts, including three floodlit courts. 1193, chemin Saint-Bernard Court hire per hour, with a sliding scale. Tél. 04 93 64 11 36 - Fax. 04 93 64 38 41 Individual tuition and courses are available. www.petanque.com B5 Municipal swimming pool Annual closure: November Complexe sportif des Tuilières A unique exhibition covering some Chemin des Tuilières, Porte 7 300m2 looks back over the history Tél. 04 93 64 63 38 - Closed on Sunday and manufacture of this round bowl.

15 There’s much more to discover in the surrounding area of Vallauris Golfe-Juan: Cannes which is internationally known for monastery towards the end of the 4th vo its film festival in May, la Croisette and its century which was to feature among the vi palaces some of which date from the most illustrious in all of Christendom; the M beginning of the last century; the market abbey, which houses a Cistercian community, an at Forville which is very picturesque and le opens up to the public so people can visit Fo Suquet with its steep streets. the ruins of the monastery that was fortified d’ The Islands of Lérins offer the calm and in the 11th century, as well as the church Pi unspoilt beauty of nature. built between 1800 and 1930, several ca Sainte-Marguerite Island (3 km long, chapels and monastic craft work departures 900 m wide): lovely walks through the from Cannes. pi forest of sea pines and eucalyptus trees; it Antibes: old Antibes, perched on its of also contains the Royal Fort where the ‘man ramparts, is dominated by the cathedral ex in the iron mask’ was imprisoned. and the Grimaldi château, the Cape of be Île Saint-Honorat Island (1.5 km long Antibes and its dream villas. The sailor’s (D and 400 m wide) the saint founded a chapel of La Garoupe has a collection of Q 16 Panoramic views

The craggy backdrop to Vallauris Golfe-Juan commands some magnificent views. G6 Esplanade of the Chapel of Notre-dame-des-Graces: views over the bay of Golfe-Juan and the Cape of Antibes.. G6 Mauruches Pathway Take care here, as this path is very narrow. G1 Collines Pathway Superb panoramic views over Cannes and the Estérel massif. E1 Cannet pathway and Héliomarin centre: views over the heights of Cannes, , Mougins, etc. H1 St-Antoine pass: you can even go through the pass between Vallauris and Cannes! Commanding views over the two towns. H2 H4, J2 to J4, K2 to K3 Wonderful views from the roads of the Super-Cannes district.

votive offerings and commands superb Route Napoleon: this is a symbolic route views over the whole of the Côte d’Azur. from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble that takes in Marineland offers wonderful killer whale some exceptional places along the way such y, and dolphin shows. as Le Cannet, Mougins, Mouans-Sartoux, Grasse, Saint-Cézaire, Saint Vallier-de-Thiey Follow the Picasso route on the Côte d (from where you can follow some of the d’Azur and stop along the way to visit the real road taken by Napoleon), , Picasso Museum in Antibes (25 monumental Seranon and Saint-Auban, just to mention s canvasses, drawings, sketches and ceramic those places in the Alpes-Maritimes region. pieces created in Vallauris) and the Museum The contemporary art circuit with the of Photography in Mougins that houses an Matisse museum and the National Museum exhibition of portraits of the artist by the Biblical Message in Nice, the best names in the world of photography National Museum of Fernand Léger in Biot, (Doisneau, Duncan, Villers, Lartigues, the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul de Quinn) , etc. Come to Vallauris Golfe-Juan

By Car Motorway A8, Antibes exit, then take the RD 435 to Vallauris. Note: the famous ‘Route Napoléon’, starts from Golfe-Juan and takes you as far as Grenoble.

By train Golfe-Juan train station. Tél. 36 35

By plane Nice Côte d’Azur International Aéroport. Tél. 0 820 423 333

By bus Regional route from Nice to Cannes serve by the ‘Lignes d’Azur’, stops at Golfe-Juan. Tél. 0 800 06 01 06

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