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taken from the top of Mount Cheiron, rising behind Le Foulon
from 550
metres to almost 1800. Look carefully at the horizon - that
long dark mass is the island of Corsica, 240kms away, and in
the foreground is Nice Airport. If you drive to Greolieres
les Neiges (15-20 mins) then you are rewarded with this view
after just 1 hours hike, or come to ski and
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activities
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AS RELAXED, OR AS MANIC AS YOU LIKE |
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| There is such a variety of sporting
activities to be enjoyed around here it's difficult to keep
up. From World class paragliding, to category one rock climbs,
a view of the Med' from astride a horse to pristine Golf
courses that rival any other on the globe. |
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Golf |
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| There are 7 top class 18 hole golf courses
little more than half an hours drive from Le Foulon. Heading
towards the coast the courses like the Royal Mougins and
the Opio Golf Club offer immaculately cared for greens in
very pretty surroundings. A little further afield is the
Monte Carlo Golf Club, but if you want good value, amazing
scenery and few other golfers to get in your way then the
Gary Player designed course at the Chateau Taulane is the
best bet. CLICK FOR MORE
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Hiking |
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| The best way to relax - and you can stroll, hiking is optional. Scenery is magnificent, air is pure and a chat with the trees and a glimpse of wild animals is the best tonic there is. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Paragliding |
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Not only is Gréolières a great
site for the experienced pilot, it is also totally accessible
by the novice. But that's just within sight of our garden (when on a busy day you can see a spread of
brightly coloured sails set against the mountain and blue
sky beyond) and between 15 minutes and just over an hour's
drive there are a further 6 top class sites, including the stunningly
neautiful Gourdon.
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Horse Riding |
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| 15 minutes drive from Le Foulon are 3 stables
offering treks on the mountains high above Vence and Tourettes
sur Loup. With views down to the Mediterranean a thousand metres
below it's
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wonderful place to ride. |
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Taulane provides first class golf |
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Motor Sport & the Route Napoleon |
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| Being motor sport and classic car fans ourselves this was
one more reason to move here. Great roads, great races and
great history abound, and whether it's the glamour of the
Monaco Grands Prix or the joy of pushing your own car on
superb roads, you won't be disappointed. CLICK FOR MORE INFORAMTION |
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Canyoning |
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| The popular past time in the Gorge du Loup
(5 minutes from Le Foulon) is called Canyoning; the sport
of climbing into a wet suit
and descending into the waters of the gorge and emerging
the other end. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Climbing |
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There are several great climbs in the area
and the French equip certain climbing routes with pitons
and wire hand rails. Known as 'via ferrata' our nearest
is just 5 minutes drive to Courmes, the next village down
the gorge, and a short hike by footpath . There
is equally good climbing to be found in Gourdon, 10 minutes
drive away. We are currently seeking a partnership with
local climbing guides to provide a deal for our guests.
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Shopping!
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| Nice and Cannes have some very good shopping
areas. There's a huge
mall
right next to the airport called Cap 3000 which is also quite
good for clothes and the like, and is just a 5 minute stroll
from some very good restaurants along the pedestrian seafront
promenade of St Laurent du Var - a great spot for lunch.
However, I'm sure when you think of shopping in Provence
most of you will conjur up images of local markets selling
fresh produce, usually of the edible (and fattening) variety.
There are so many of them that we've compiled a separate
page for them all. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Ski Greolieres les Neiges
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We have two ski resorts on our door-step.
Flights to Nice are very cheap. If you want a day off the
slopes the possibilities are endless, and if one of your
group is
a non-skier then they'll still have a superb holiday.
The best kept secret in the alps? We think so, please
read on....
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| 15 minutes drive to Greolieres
les Neiges - and this is off piste. |
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