Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Perfect for a holiday, the Cannes Film Festival, or other Congresses, the villa is located at the top of Cannes's well-known Boulevard Carnot that connects it in a straight line to the Croisette and Palais des Festivals.
A taxi rank is at the foot of the villa: taxis take you to the Palais in less than 10 minutes. The Palais can also be reached by direct bus N°1 in less than twenty minutes for just over 1€.
Lovely red-tiled XVIIth century villa Le Cros is for the real lover of Provence. The descendant of the family, while still preserving its original soul, has just entirely refurbished it and redesigned its Provencal suspended garden of olive-orange-and jasmine-trees.
The villa laid out over three levels has sea-views from the two bedrooms and is definitely a much more pleasant experience than staying at a hotel in the Cannes crowd.
There are two bedrooms, each with two single beds that can be turned into king-size beds.
The first room has a large bathroom en suite with bath and hair-dryer; the second has a washbasin in a cupboard with hair-dryer.
A third spacious independent shower room with hydrotherapy massage shower and hair-dryer has just been built.
The drawing room has a king-size Italian sofa bed that can sleep two more.
The house has all modern amenities including full air-conditioning, ADSL, Satellite TV, plasma screen, HD recorder.
THE MASTER BEDROOM UPSTAIRS
ROOM N°2 UPSTAIRS
THE BATHROOM UPSTAIRS
THE BATHROOM UPSTAIRS
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region
Located just 2 kilometres away from sandy beaches and peaceful harbours, in the heart of seven gently sloping hills, Le Cannet, “France’s Madeira”, is a perfect base for easy and pleasant walks through a typical Mediterranean environment with pine-trees, olive-trees, mimosas, orange-trees and eucalyptus.
The ancient village of "Le Cannet" founded in 1041, between the Mediterranean Coast and Provence, is far from traffic but only a few minutes away from Cannes's prestigious "Croisette".
The peaceful charm of such surroundings will lead you to many touristy and/or professional discoveries. The town enjoys a breathtaking panorama over Cannes, extending from the Lerins Islands to the Esterel Mountains.
Your experience of Le Cannet is only limited by the time you spend there.
Culture and Folklore : The orange tree "bigaradier": Traditionally cultivated in Le Cannet, its flowers allow the manufacture of delicate perfumes, while its fruit is used to produce an excellent marmalade and a delicious orange wine.
The olive tree: The fruit of this typical Mediterranean tree gives a balmy olive oil, and is also used to produce the "tapenade", a smooth and thick paste really appreciated in the south of France to go with “aperitif”.
Heritage : Le Cannet holds a strong cultural and artistic heritage. The "Chapelle Notre Dame des Anges" the "Chapelle Saint-Sauveur" and "Eglise Sainte-Catherine", the Old Town, as well as the wall decorated by Peynet bear a living testimony to such a rich past. In the spring of 2008 the new Musée Bonnard will open in Le Cannet.
Cannes area
Located in the heart of the French Riviera, Cannes is without any doubt one of the most prestigious cities in the world. Authentic sanctuary of prosperity, security, and quality of life, Cannes has truly earned its legendary reputation as a city where life is so wonderful. Splendid surroundings, a luxurious setting, top-quality services, all contribute to make Cannes the ideal destination for luxury tourism. With a remarkably high number of sunny days each year, its luxury hotels that are authentic wonders of their kind, its excellent restaurants, its casinos overflowing with colour, its sandy beaches and its magnificent bay, Cannes possesses the qualities which are envied by sea resorts and tourist destinations throughout the world.
The city is famous for its May International Film Festival, where in successive generations Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot and Madonna have dutifully stopped traffic to pander to paparazzi. The parade of starlets along the main thoroughfare, boulevard de la Croisette, feeds the world's front pages for two weeks and launches the vacation season.
The only free beach in the area is in front of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès; the rest of the sand is divided into private strips belonging to the seafront hotels - with the famous Carlton Inter-Continental and Martinez hotels probably the best symbols of the town.
How to get there
- Fly to Nice (bmi ; bmibaby.com; British Airways; Virgin; Easyjet; jet2com; (baby)British Midland) - Take motorway A 8 /E80 in the direction of Cannes - Exit 42 Cannes/ Le Cannet/ Grasse/ Mougins in the direction of Le Cannet. - Once arrived at Boulevard Carnot make a left. - Drive up Boulevard Carnot. Pass the roundabout. - After the roundabout make a left in the 4th street to your left (rue Vicorien Sardou): there is a cinema at the corner. The first street to your left is rue du Cros.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nice: 25 km
Railway:
Cannes: 3 km
Ferry:
Cannes: 3 km
Activities near Cannes
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The villa has been in the owner's family for over 3 centuries and has been added to in the course of centuries.
It is named Le Cros (the Hollow) and has given its name to the neighbourhood.
The lady-owner of the villa is a descendant of the 140 Ligurian families who, in the 15th century, came from Italy at the invitation of the monks of the Iles de Lerins (off Cannes) to cultivate their orange-trees.
The genealogical tree on Place Bellevue still bears testimony to the adventure of the foundation of the village : the name of the owner is to be found on the orange tiles that line Place Bellevue.
The villa still retains its 17th century charm with - its 'tommettes' (red tiles) - its old stone fountain dated 1867 - its ancient stone 'lavoir' (old wash-place) - its old wine press where the owner's father, grand-father and great-grandfather used to 'walk' the grapes from their land barefoot - its terracotta boiler in which her great-aunts used to boil their linen with ashes to make it whiter - its rounded staircase 'confiturier' (marmalade cabinet) to keep the orange preserves they had made from the bitter 'Bigarade' oranges that grew (and still grow) in the garden - and its 'bousquetière' where the family kept wood for the fireplaces.
The garden is planted with jasmine, mimosa, orange, lemon, tangerine and olive trees (that make a natural parasol over the elegant garden furniture) not to mention a Muscat grape vine that yields delicious grapes.
Needless to say that the villa and its quaint garden offer you much more space than a hotel room.
What is more you can wander peacefully and safely in the main street, pedestrianised rue Saint-Sauveur, with all its Arts and Crafts shops, its fine art galleries and numerous cosy restaurants not to mention the Place Bellevue wherefrom you will admire the liners moored in the Bay of Cannes.
Further details outdoors: You can buy anything you need from the small shops on Boulevard Carnot.
A pharmacy, the post-office and public library as well as an excellent baker's and butcher's are only 1 minute away.
If you do not feel like going out to expensive restaurants twice a day you may bring home some gourmet food and relax in the garden.
Buying local products, good bread, cheese and a bottle of wine is often a much better way of enjoying French cuisine and Provencal delicacies than dining out.
Further details
English-speaking meet and greet key holder service, 24/24 hotline service, final cleaning, gardener on call inclusive. Arrival : usually after 5p.m (flexible) Departure : usually 10a.m (flexible).
Conditions
The Cannes Film Festival : 2,500 euros whatever the length of your stay. Every May, the city of Cannes, on the French Riviera, plays host to one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious film festivals, which makes it the perfect time to visit and stay in your own vacation rental. For over sixty years, actors, directors, and other film professionals from around the world have descended on the town for two weeks of films and ‘fêtes’, while wondering which film will win the ‘Palme d’Or’.This is your chance to vacation among the Hollywood elite. Cannes itself is an ideal location for the festival. In May, the weather is sure to be warm, with the sun glistening off the blue Mediterranean Sea. If you can’t get into a film showing, a day on the beach will not disappoint. Next year, the festival will run from 13 May to 24 May 2009. Over the years, approximately forty percent of attendees have been newcomers, so if you’ve never been but always wanted to go, now is the time!
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. € 2,500 during the Cannes Film Festival whatever the length of the stay.
check in/out and cleaning pack : €195 laundry charge : €25 per person
Booking : 25% via Moneybookers Balance : 2 weeks ahead of arrival via Moneybookers or via wire
1,000 euros or equivalent in your own currency as a fully refundable security deposit in cash only : will be returned on the day of departure after inspection of the villa by the manager.
Guestbook
"Good stay!" Guest Review "We rented this property and it was exactly as described! Clean, well appointed and the air-conditioning was really needed!! It is well located and we had no trouble walking around, sightseeing and getting groceries. We had a car so parking was tricky but we were able to park outside the front door most of the time. Service was good, a couple of repairs were done quickly. We really enjoyed the patio and garden! Restaurants are close by but can get expensive. I would stay there again and recommend it to others." Nag, California, USA, stayed 28 July 2008
Dear Catherine, The four of us feel very lucky for spending a week in each of your properties. The week in your villa at Le Cannet was absolutelly charming, the place is so quiet, peacefull and safe, but at the same time so near Cannes, Nice, Montecarlo and many other exciting places and beaches worth to see and enjoy.. The house and its location is very interesting for its antiquity, but at the same time you did a real good job furnishing it with all necessary modern equipment to make life easier and comfortable We loved Le Cannet as a town, we spent wonderful moments in the little terrace, as well as in the restorants up-stairs, and I can assure you that if we come back to France, we will surely contact you to be able to enjoy again that cozy home. Thanks for all, Catherine, and we hope you have a good time in your vacation period. Best regards, Rosario Forascepi, (Santiago, Chile) (stayed June 2007)
Villa Le Cros was a wonderful place to stay. It was exactly what we were looking for; lots of character and charm. We would love to stay there again! (Thompson, August 2007)
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