Collioure - A Hidden Gem: Picasso, Matisse, Modern Art & Anchovies

Nestling in a most attractive cove, between Perpignan and the Spanish Border, Collioure is a real treasure to explore and is only a few minutes walk from one of South France Villas properties Villa La Voile.

                                  

With it’s history of attracting Writers, Poets (Antonio Manchado) and Artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Derain (the Master of Fauvism) and Chagall, the Museum of 
Modern Art  -  it’s cobbled streets, summer festivals, beaches, plethora of restaurants - La Voile de Neptune -  , markets and the local speciality of Anchovies  - Collioure is a must visit!

AOC wine

                 

Plus the wine is excellent too – AOC Banyuls and Collioure -  www.abberous.com and don’t forget to try the local Croquant Almond biscuits! available from the shop that sells Regional Specialities at 8 rue Berthelot, Collioure

Collioure, “the village of light” has everything for a magical stay.

Eze-sur-Mer

EZE-SUR-MER AND EZE VILLAGE - IDYLLIC RIVIERA ESCAPE

The village of Eze (www.eze-riviera.com) is a stone’s throw from the magical Monte Carlo and South France Villas property AM006A Villa Eze 

AM006A Villa Eze

Villa Eze is the perfect location to explore this traditional village, (also known as the “eagles nest” due to its amazing views) and the world famous Riviera.

Follow the village cobbled street (which the donkeys use to transport goods and luggage!) and take coffee on the balcony of the Chateau Eza Restaurant - www.chateauezarestaurant.com which will afford you a unsurpassed vista of the Cote d’Azur coastline 

or meander through the Exotic Gardens at the very peak of the village and enjoy the stunning views and get some “Zen time”.

Or if the mood takes you head off to the Casino at Monte Carlo www.monte-carlo.mc