Scott’s Valbonne Guidebook
All your British home comforts
Our local British corner shop, selling everything you might expect to find in a corner shop in the UK (and more). The owners are also very friendly.
Brittain's Home Stores
1913 Rte de CannesOur local British corner shop, selling everything you might expect to find in a corner shop in the UK (and more). The owners are also very friendly.
Food scene
Other than the local clubhouse restaurant, this is the closest restaurant to the residence.
Daniel Desavie trained under Roger Vergé (at the local Moulin de Mougins to the best of my knowledge).
We have not eaten there for many years, but our previous experiences were excellent.
Restaurant Daniel Desavie
1360 Rte d'AntibesOther than the local clubhouse restaurant, this is the closest restaurant to the residence.
Daniel Desavie trained under Roger Vergé (at the local Moulin de Mougins to the best of my knowledge).
We have not eaten there for many years, but our previous experiences were excellent.
Michelin starred restaurant associated with names such as Roger Vergé, Alain Ducasse and Patrick Lenôtre.
Daniel Desavie (closest restaurant to the Swing) also trained there, under Roger Vergé.
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Moulin De Mougins
1028 Av. Notre Dame de VieMichelin starred restaurant associated with names such as Roger Vergé, Alain Ducasse and Patrick Lenôtre.
Daniel Desavie (closest restaurant to the Swing) also trained there, under Roger Vergé.
Local Italian restaurant. We have not eaten there yet, but it looks very nice, and it gets good reviews.
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Trattoria Quattro
1288 Rte de CannesLocal Italian restaurant. We have not eaten there yet, but it looks very nice, and it gets good reviews.
A very well renowned restaurant (for decades). Just over a mile away, with a customer car park. You could also walk there within 20-25 minutes.
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Bois Doré
265 Rte d'AntibesA very well renowned restaurant (for decades). Just over a mile away, with a customer car park. You could also walk there within 20-25 minutes.
The very local Roseraie restaurant in the clubhouse is a great setting for a drink on a sunny day.
We cannot vouch for the food because we have not eaten there for over 10 years, but it seems to get decent reviews on tripadvisor.
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Victoria Golf Club
1475 Chemin du Val MartinThe very local Roseraie restaurant in the clubhouse is a great setting for a drink on a sunny day.
We cannot vouch for the food because we have not eaten there for over 10 years, but it seems to get decent reviews on tripadvisor.
Restaurant Bleu Lavande
28 Chem. de PinchinadePopular restaurant about a mile up the road
I've never heard of this restaurant, but it seems to get good reviews. It's under a mile as the crow flies, but it's quite a bit further by car. It looks like it might make for a nice hike through the forest?
Open Ditch
540 Chem. du DéfendsI've never heard of this restaurant, but it seems to get good reviews. It's under a mile as the crow flies, but it's quite a bit further by car. It looks like it might make for a nice hike through the forest?
Supermarkets
Local hypermarket for anyone who wants plenty choice (12 minute drive).
Possibly not the best place to shop unless you really want to visit a huge, busy hypermarket.
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Carrefour Antibes
Chemin de Saint-ClaudeLocal hypermarket for anyone who wants plenty choice (12 minute drive).
Possibly not the best place to shop unless you really want to visit a huge, busy hypermarket.
Supermarket with click and collect service (8 minute drive)
Address: 28 Route de Valbonne, 06130 Grasse
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Super U et drive
28 Rte de ValbonneSupermarket with click and collect service (8 minute drive)
Address: 28 Route de Valbonne, 06130 Grasse
Carrefour supermarket (12 minute drive)
I think they have a click and collect service too.
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Market
Moulin de BrunCarrefour supermarket (12 minute drive)
I think they have a click and collect service too.
Golf Courses
Victoria Golf Club
1475 Chemin du Val MartinOur local 9-hole golf course (which surrounds our residence)
St Donat golf course (15 minutes drive). 18 + 9 holes. They also have footgolf.
https://golfsaintdonat.com/en/
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Golf de Saint Donat
270 Rte de CannesSt Donat golf course (15 minutes drive). 18 + 9 holes. They also have footgolf.
https://golfsaintdonat.com/en/
18 hole golf course (12 minutes drive). Nice terrace for a lunch or aperitif, overlooking the last hole.
https://www.golfopiovalbonne.com/
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Golf Opio Valbonne
Route de Roquefort18 hole golf course (12 minutes drive). Nice terrace for a lunch or aperitif, overlooking the last hole.
https://www.golfopiovalbonne.com/
18 hole golf course, 20 minutes drive.
https://www.royalmougins.fr/fr/
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Spa Royal Mougins
424 All. du Roi18 hole golf course, 20 minutes drive.
https://www.royalmougins.fr/fr/
Golf de Biot
18 hole golf course (14 minutes drive)
http://golfdebiot.fr/fr/
Golf De La Vanade
Route de Grasse9 hole course (21 minutes drive)
https://www.golf-vanade.com/
18 hole golf course (12 minutes drive)
https://www.opengolfclub.com/fr/golfs/fiche/3/Golf-de-la-Grande-Bastide/20/Presentation
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Golf Grande Bastide
761 Chem. des Picholines18 hole golf course (12 minutes drive)
https://www.opengolfclub.com/fr/golfs/fiche/3/Golf-de-la-Grande-Bastide/20/Presentation
18 hole golf course (22 minutes drive)
http://www.golfoldcourse.com/
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Golf Old Course Cannes Mandelieu
265 Rte du Golf18 hole golf course (22 minutes drive)
http://www.golfoldcourse.com/
18 hole golf course (24 minutes drive)
https://www.domainedebarbossi.fr/riviera-golf-de-barbossi/
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Riviera golf de Barbossi
802 Av. des Amazones18 hole golf course (24 minutes drive)
https://www.domainedebarbossi.fr/riviera-golf-de-barbossi/
9 hole golf course (25 minutes drive)
http://www.golf-club-nice.com/
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Golf Country Club de Nice
698 Bd du Mercantour9 hole golf course (25 minutes drive)
http://www.golf-club-nice.com/
18 hole golf course (32 minutes drive)
http://www.claux-amic.com/index-en.php
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Golf du Claux Amic Sa
1 Rte des 3 Ponts18 hole golf course (32 minutes drive)
http://www.claux-amic.com/index-en.php
Villages
Valbonne village is very popular. It's only a couple of miles away, so it's a short drive, or a 45 minutes stroll.
https://www.provenceweb.fr/e/alpmarit/valbonne/valbonne.htm
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Valbonne
Valbonne village is very popular. It's only a couple of miles away, so it's a short drive, or a 45 minutes stroll.
https://www.provenceweb.fr/e/alpmarit/valbonne/valbonne.htm
Fresh Water Swimming/Canyoning
We have not been for a while, but swimming is cold fresh water and jumping off waterfalls is a lovely experience in summer.
Warnings:
1) Beware of flash flooding. Even when the weather is nice on the coast, there can be storms in the mountains.
2) Do not leave any valuables in your car, or anything that might tempt a thief to smash your windows. I always ensure the boot is uncovered so everyone can see there is nothing worth stealing.
3) Supervise children.
Feel free to ask me to check for flash flood risk levels, or to help find you a guide. Some companies offer canyoning with all the necessary gear.
https://eatandhike.com/2018/08/27/vence-baignade-a-la-source-du-riou/
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Vence
We have not been for a while, but swimming is cold fresh water and jumping off waterfalls is a lovely experience in summer.
Warnings:
1) Beware of flash flooding. Even when the weather is nice on the coast, there can be storms in the mountains.
2) Do not leave any valuables in your car, or anything that might tempt a thief to smash your windows. I always ensure the boot is uncovered so everyone can see there is nothing worth stealing.
3) Supervise children.
Feel free to ask me to check for flash flood risk levels, or to help find you a guide. Some companies offer canyoning with all the necessary gear.
https://eatandhike.com/2018/08/27/vence-baignade-a-la-source-du-riou/
Beautiful spot for a fresh water swim. It's not the easiest place to find and there's a bit of a hike down to the river (harder back up), but it's worth it.
Please read up regarding the risk of flash flooding before visiting any canyon.
https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/prealpes-esteron/clue-de-la-cerise-10854.html
Clue de la Cerise
L'EsteronBeautiful spot for a fresh water swim. It's not the easiest place to find and there's a bit of a hike down to the river (harder back up), but it's worth it.
Please read up regarding the risk of flash flooding before visiting any canyon.
https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/prealpes-esteron/clue-de-la-cerise-10854.html
Shopping
Huge sports shop (10 minute drive)
https://www.decathlon.fr/store-view/magasin-de-sports-antibes-0070000400004
Decathlon Antibes
Chemin des TerriersHuge sports shop (10 minute drive)
https://www.decathlon.fr/store-view/magasin-de-sports-antibes-0070000400004
Great shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, but not cheap!
Address: 4 Place de la Vignasse, 06560 Valbonne
Dumanois Primeurs
4 Place de la VignasseGreat shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, but not cheap!
Address: 4 Place de la Vignasse, 06560 Valbonne
Large outdoor shopping mall (25 minute drive)
https://www.polygone-riviera.fr/
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Polygone Riviera station
Large outdoor shopping mall (25 minute drive)
https://www.polygone-riviera.fr/
Cap3000
217 Av. Eugène DonadeïLarge indoor shopping mall (22 minute drive)
https://www.cap3000.com/
Our local British corner shop, selling everything you might expect to find in a corner shop in the UK (and more). The owners are also very friendly.
They also sell iceland frozen curries which are supposed to be very nice (from what I hear).
Brittain's Home Stores
1913 Rte de CannesOur local British corner shop, selling everything you might expect to find in a corner shop in the UK (and more). The owners are also very friendly.
They also sell iceland frozen curries which are supposed to be very nice (from what I hear).