Cipières
Chateauvieux
- Andon
- Aiguines
- Séranon
- Brenon
- H I V E N R
- S O L L E E I L
- Caille
- Aspremont
Colomars
La Martre
Lac de
Cantaron
Les Salles-
sur-Verdon
M i m o s a
Gattières
Ste-Croix
Saint-André-
Trigance
Drap
Saint-Jeannet
GRASSE
de-la-Roche
La Trinité
Places to stay
Bauduen
Clinging to the sun-soaked hills, the town reveals its charms to those
Caussols
La Bastide
who wander through its winding lanes and welcoming squares.
The world capital of perfume, Grasse highlights its rich he it e thanks
- Bargème
- Escragnolles
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BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
- Tourette-sur-Loup
- Gourdon
T r a i l
- La Roque-Esclap
- on
to its “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” label (Art and History Town).
- Baudinard
- La Gaude
NICE Villefranche-
> BUDGET BREAKS - The Mimosa Trail 2014
Holiday rentals (per week):
The historical centre, the international museum of perfume
sur-Mer
Le Bar-sur-Loup
Comps-sur-Artuby
and its perfumeries all attract visitors to the town.
• Madame Fuchs : 234 € (instead of 260€) in an apartment*** Tel. 0633 539 806
• Le village du soleil : 295€ (instead of 330€) in a 1 bedroom
apartment** - Tel. 0494 013 800
Saint-Paul
Saint-Vallier-
de-Thiey
Mons
Artignosc-sur-Verdon
La-Colle-sur-Loup
- Châteauneuf-Grasse
- Saint-Jean-
Cap-Ferrat
Saint-Laurentdu-Var
Vers NICE
Le Rouret
• Madame Sénéquier : 350 € (instead of 380€) in a terraced cottage*** - Tel. 0468 942 622
• Le Bois d’Amourette : 360€ (instead of 420€) in a villa**
Tel. 0663 336 159
Roquefort-les-Pins
Km 130
Opio
Vérignon
D7
GRASSE
Cagnes-sur-Mer
PÉGOMAS
Régusse
Villeneuve-Loubet
Biot
• Les Deux Mas : 300 € (instead of 380€) in a cottage** Tel. 0652 038 834
MoissacBellevue
Montmeyan
In Pégomas the mimosa enchants our senses of sight and smell.
Guest houses (for 2 people)
Seillans
Valbonne
Grown on the hills of Tanneron we nurture it and devote our time to it.
• Le Pin d’Alep : 160 € for 2 nights (instead of 240€) Tel. 0687 894 126
• Maison du Village Médiéval : 225 € for 3 nights (instead of 255€)
Tel. 0686 964 170
• La Villa Barbarine : 110 € per night (instead of 120€)
Tel. 0609 582 441
Hotels (for 2 people)
• Le Grand hôtel*** : 65€ per night (instead of 95€), complementary breakfast - Tel. 0494 712 372
• Le Relais du Baou** : 35€ per night (instead of 45€)
Tel. 0494 004 350
Callian
Fayence
Aups
Mouans-Sartoux
The Mimosa Garden boasts 11 varieties. On the last weekend in January we celebrate the first shoots. Pégomas has a reputation as a pleasant
Montauroux
- Tourrettes
- Montferrat
- Bargemon
Ampus
and colourful holiday haven. You must stop off here to discover its truly beautiful multifaceted nature.
Mougins
Claviers
Km 112
Km 115
es
TANNERON
Chateaudouble
PÉGOMAS
Callas
m
Tourtour
Villecroze
Fox-Amphoux
Antibes
Lac de St-Cassien
Vallauris
Saint-Paul-
en-Forêt
Massif du Tanneron
Le Cannet
Figanières
Salernes
Sillans-la-Cascade
Cannes
TANNERON
Km 108
RAyOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
• Hôtel Les Terrasses du Bailli*** - From 72€/pers.
onteves
DRAGUIGNAN
Tanneron is made up of twenty-two hamlets nestled in the heart
2 0 1 4
(Special “Mimosa Trail” welcome and free upgrade to a balcony room).
The price includes: one night in a balcony room based on 2 people sharing, a visit to the Domaine du Rayol (guided or audio-guided tour depending on time of visit), special “Mimosa Trail” welcome.
Reservations on 0810 005 699* (calls from France cost of a local call) or on 0033 (0)475 752 191 (from abroad). [email protected] – www.lebaillidesuffren.com
• Villa Louisette Guest Houses: 65€
Room and breakfast/2 people. - Tel. 0603 205 000
• Résidence Les Lauriers Roses
20% discount on all stays of 1 week or more Tel. 0494 056 104
Museums
of the Tanneron massif and is the largest area of cultivated
- Bagnols-en-Forê
- t
D552
Flayosc
Cotignac
and wild mimosa in France. It’s truly wonderful to see these forests
MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE
Les Adretsde-l'Estérel
of fluffy yellow blossoms in their natural environment.
Entrecasteaux
Natural heritage
From December to March the abundant flowers of the mimosa offer
Saint-Antonin-
a perfumed, bright-golden surprise: a real delight.
du-Var
- Trans-en-Provenc
- e
- La Motte
Le Muy
Walks and excursions
Lorgues
Correns
Massif de l'Estérel
Montfortsur-Argens
Shops, trades or Mimosa-based products
Corsos flower parades / Carnivals
Architectural heritage / Noteworthy sites
Exhibitions
Carcés
Les Arcs
- Puget-sur-Argen
- s
• Weekly rental with a special “Mimosa Trail” discount
Apartment from 240€ per week Tourist Office. Tel. 0494 056 569
Taradeau
Le Thoronet
Le Val
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
SAINTE-MAxIME
Vers AIX-EN- PROVENC
- Vidauban
- Fréjus
Vins-sur-Caramy
Km
93.50€ per person in a 2 star hotel (for 2 people)
E
Cabasse
59
From 31/01 to 04/02/2014
This offer includes 2 nights in a double room plus 1 free night (breakfast included). Places in the stand for the parade. Saturday from 2pm: float workshops open to visitors. Discover how the floats are decorated with flowers! 5pm: Distribution of lanterns for the evening parade on the promenade accompanied by live music and visual effects. Distribution of Mimosa. Sunday from 2.30pm: Floral floats grand parade on Simon-Lorière promenade accompanied by bands, moving shows and costumes. Distribution of Mimosa. Grand finale on the town centre beach and free mimosa.
BRIGNOLES
SAINT-RAPHAëL
Celle
Le Luc
- Camps-la-Source
- Le Cannet-
des-Maures
Reservations: Golfe de Saint-Tropez - Pays des Maures Tourist Office Tel. 0494 552 200
- Flassans-sur-Issol
- e
MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE
This first stop in the Alpes Maritimes region is the birthplace of mimosa.
It is located at the foot of the Tanneron Massif which is home to the largest mimosa forest in Europe.
SAINT-RAPHAëL
Besse-sur-Issole
From 14th to 23rd February 2014
Plan-de-la-Tour
Forcalqueiret
D15
WEEKEND “Le Carnaval fête les Amoureux” (Lovers’ Carnival) -
60 € (price per person for double room).
This offer includes: • 2 days/1night two star hotel accommodation (breakfast included) • 1 dinner at the Excelsior restaurant (20€ supplement on 14/02) • 1 glass of champagne at the Barrière Casino plus 5€ worth of chips*
* Offer exclusively for persons over the age of 18 not banned from gambling. Proof of identity required. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, consume in moderation.
Sainte-Anastasie sur-Issole
-
- Garéoult
- Gonfaron
Must sees include the Chemin des Douaniers and its castles before heading into the Estérel Massif where the red volcanic rocks plummeting into the turquoise water is definitely worth the detour.
Km 42
- La Garde-Freine
- t
Les Mayons
- Pignans
- Rocbaron
Carnoules
• Your “Pass Découverte”
SAINTE-MAxIME
Massif des Maures
• Events organised as part of the Carnival festival
Puget-Ville
Montrieux
WEEK “On the Mimosa Trail” - 210 €
(price per person based on 2 people sharing)
Saint-Tropez
This offer includes:
Grimaud Cogolin
•••••
8 days/7 nights in a two-roomed residence apartment (3 stars) 1 half-day excursion to the Tanneron Massif with a visit to a hothouse 1 walking tour in the Estérel Massif (half-day)
SAINT-RAPHAëL
Saint-Raphaël, accredited “station classée”, is located at the gateway to the Esterel Massif. Come and discover its exceptional coastline and
1 dinner at the Excelsior restaurant 1 glass of champagne at the Barrière Casino plus 5€ worth of chips*
* Offer exclusively for persons over the age of 18 not banned from gambling. Proof of identity required. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, consume in moderation.
Cuers
Gassin
Collobrières
wonderfully-preserved countryside. Its 36 kilometres of coastline will lead you from the heart of the town on the water’s edge right to the Bay of Agay, passing by ports and marinas, the secret coves of Boulouris and the Ile d’Or. The Corniche d’Or, cut into the rock, overhangs the extraordinarily translucent shallows.
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Your “Pass Découverte” Events organised as part of the Carnival festival
Pierrefeu-du-Var
Ramatuelle
Reservations: Tel. 0494 191 060 www.esterel-cotedazur.com • www.cotedazur-reservation.com
La Croix-Valmer
La Môle
MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE
Sollies-Pont Sollies-Ville
From 14 to 23/02/2014
Mimosa Festival
- Cavalaire-sur-Me
- r
Book your stay online: immediate availability at the best prices (hotels – holiday residences – rentals – campsites) and your tickets for the “corso” parade (offer available until 31st December for the evening “corso” on 22nd February: 5€ instead of 9€!)
La Farlède
Km 15
BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
SAINTE-MAxIME
La Crau
www.reservation-mandelieu.com www.ot-mandelieu.fr – Tel. 0493 936 464
Km
With 11km of Mediterranean coastline, Sainte-Maxime is a haven of calm where you can savour unforgettable moments wandering along the water’s edge. The Provencal charm can be found in its traditional tiled houses, typical market, narrow shop-lined streets and shaded promenade.
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La Londe-les-Maures
Le Lavandou
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TANNERON
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• Le Champfagou Hotel/Restaurant
Vers TOULON MARSEILLE
The whole family will enjoy the many activities on offer.
3 days half-board with the 4th night free.
Hyères
Tel. 0493 606 830 - www.lechampfagou.fr
• Auberge du Collet guest houses
et
Carqueiranne
Tel. 0493 367 926 - www.aubergeducollet.com
• La Source aux Oliviers guest houses
Tel. 0493 424 552 - www.lasourceauxoliviers.com
• Guest houses - Tel. 0494 509 393
Route du
BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
The most beautiful “village in bloom” of France. A medieval 12th century village with 700 species of rare trees and plants. From January to March this medieval town wears beautiful bright yellow and wonderful perfume. The mimosa capital of the Var, the town boasts over 90 varieties. The famous white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Cabasson, Brégancon, l’Estagnol and Pellegrin are all nearby.
RAyOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
GRASSE
Special Mimosa/winter stays
Special offers and weekend ideas in the perfume capital throughout winter in 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and guest houses.
Mimosa
Rayol-Canadel is a tranquil and charming village. Founded in 1925 with a 300 hectare extension of the Môle, the village became independent in 1949.
It is made up of 3 areas along 4km of the RD559 road. An exceptional place where the wooded hills of the Corniche des Maures plummet into the blue waters of the Mediterranean with magnificent views of the îles d’or.
BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
- RAyOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
- SAINTE-MAxIME
- SAINT-RAPHAëL
- Gonzalez Park
- Domaine du Rayol gardens
- The Tour Carrée (square tower)
- Underwater archaeology and prehistory museum
Coastal path / Estérel Massif / Coves of Anthéor and Le Trayas
Walks and hikes in the Maures massif Julien Cavatore, arboriculturist “Corso fleuri” flower parade Brégançon Fort/Old village Mimosalia
- Organised tours of the Domaine du Rayol
- Myrtes Botanical Gardens / Pointe des Sardinaux cape
Nature walks organised by the Tourist Office Mimosa Festival
Bus tour of the Tanneron hothouses Guided walks in the Estérel Massif
Le Patec pergola / African Commandos monument The National Necropolis
Le Palet d’Or
EVENTS
> Themed tours “The Mimosa Odyssey” in the Domaine du Rayol
gardens. In February and March the Domaine du Rayol offers a real “Mediterranean Garden” mimosa world tour. An opportunity to discover thirty species of mimosa and learn how to look after and acclimatize these species.
Carnival / Agay Flower Festivals
EVENTS
Notre Dame de la Victoire Basilica / Corniche d’Or 12th century Romanesque church / Ile d’Or
> Miss Sainte-Maxime 2014 elections:
Miss Sainte-Maxime 2014 will be crowned during this wonderful evening show from 8.30pm in the Théâtre de la Mer gazebo - Free
entry. Saturday 18th January
Friday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th February at 2pm and Friday 7th March at 2pm
EVENTS
EVENTS
> Mimosa Festival: The regions of France
> Mimosalia: collectable plants exhibition and sales - First botanical event of the year where the largest specialist arboriculturists in France and garden decoration experts come together.
CARNIVAL FESTIVAL - 15th to 23rd February 2014
> Saturday 15th at 6.30pm: “Viva los Muchucambos” Mexican Parade by the OFF company
> Spring Festival at the Domaine du Rayol - Sunday 23rd March
You will be charmed by the magical scent of the yellow flower! Come for the weekend and enjoy the traditional “corso du mimosa” flower parade in Sainte-Maxime!
> Tourist Office
Place Michel Goy - BP 14 83820 RAyOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER Tel. 0494 056 569 - [email protected] www.lerayolcanadel.fr
> Sunday 16th at 3pm: “Les baisers du cinéma” Parade by the OFF company
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January
> “Corso fleuri” flower parade
Km 15
Saturday: from 2pm - Tour of the Flower float workshops. From 5pm - Distribution of lanterns for the evening parade in the towncentre and on the promenade accompanied by live music and visual effects. Distribution of free mimosa. Sunday: From 2.30pm - Mimosa flower floats grand parade on the sea-front promenade accompanied by live music, shows and costumes.
Calendar
> Wednesday 19th from 3pm to 5pm: Children’s Carnival. “VIENS FAIRE LE BAL” fancy-dress parade by the BOUSKIDOU company and Albert Magibus Broc.
(one of the oldest on the Riviera) Flowered float parade, folk music, flower battles. Entrance: 5€, free for under 10’s
> Retailers’ clearance sale: town-centre from 12th to 15th > Sunday 23rd at 2.30pm: Agay Flower Festival > Day trip to the Tanneron hothouses by bus - See calendar > Guided walks in the Estérel Massif - See calendar
