La Belle Aurore is situated in the Cambrenier district of Vence, in a quiet area in the mountains, overlooking the outskirts of Vence and across to St Paul de Vence. It is nestled among some of the area's most exclusive properties.

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Vence - an extract from france-voyage.com

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Perched on the Balconies d'Azur and just above the sea, the town of Vence, backed by the Baous, is a must-see tourist site that allows you to discover "another French Riviera".

Life is simple, carefree. When you arrive at Vence, you are transported by the authentic charm of the historic city and its natural setting at the foot of the Alpine arc.

Enjoy life in Vence, stroll through the shops and galleries of the city, discover its museum, admire the work of Matisse and many artists, go back in time through the history of the historic city, within the exceptional panorama that offers the pass of Vence. See it by hiking, on horseback, on foot or by bike, running, swimming.... Rediscover a preserved nature.

Vence also enjoys many festivities throughout the year, especially in spring and summer, with the festival of Nuits du Sud.

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Things to do and see:

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• Over 50 Restaurants offering a variety of cuisine and culture from street food to Gourmet.

• Lively Old town with a great variety of shops and local markets.

• Vence Museum: temporary exhibitions and permanent Matisse exhibitions.

• The famous Chapel of the Rosary, designed and decorated by Henri Matisse.

• Witold Gombrowicz museum space.

• Vence contains many galleries and artists' studios - most are accessible to the public.

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Vence, a town of festivals and cultures, offers many events throughout the year promoting the region and its traditions. There is also a music festival each summer on the Place du Grand Jardin.

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• February: Valentine's Day ball and election of the Queen of Vence.

• April: Easter celebrations with traditional entertainment. 

• May: Potter's market.

• July/August:   Festival of traditional music and Nights of the South.

• Salon Antiques Brocante.

• November: Cinematographic meetings.

• December: Christmas parties: ice rink, children's activities, Christmas market, concerts, etc.

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Weekly...

• Everyday: flower & produce market, in the Place du Grand Jardin.

• Tuesday & Friday morning: markets, in the Historic City and Grand Jardin.

• Wednesday: brocanteurs, secondhand booksellers, Grand Jardin.

• Saturdays: organic market, Place du Grand Jardin

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The List of activities in the area is extensive and more details can be found in the house manual. As a brief example, the following are available locally:

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Galleries & sculpture exhibitions.

Shopping locally

The Polygon Riviera - hosting many of the larger fashion houses.

Markets

Golf

Horse Riding

Karting

Water Sports

Boat Charter

Cycling - Vence features on the Tour de France route.  The famous Col de Vence is minutes away if you fancy the challenge.

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