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Vence-Recommended restaurants and hotels

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From Nice to Menton

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From Nice to
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Villefranche-sur mer

Saint-Jean-Cap Ferrat

Beaulieu-Villa Kerylos

Eze perched village

Monaco

La Turbie

Roquebrune-Cap Saint-Martin

Menton

From Nice to Saint-Tropez

Cagnes-sur-Mer

Saint Paul de Vence

Vence-Matisse chapel-City

Tourettes-Gorges du
Loup-Gourdon

Grasse

Cabris and Valbonne (anecdotes!)

Biot

Antibes

Restaurants

Le Petit Provencal, 4 place Clemenceau tel 0493585064
In the heart of the historical part of Vence, this place has a relaxed atmosphere with good Provencal and inventive cuisine. Menus for16 and 24 €. Raviolis a la bouillabaisse, petits farcis, good omelette aux herbes et champignons, flanc de pagre poele, lapin à la farigoule.

Le Pigeonnier, 3-7 place du Peyra tel 0493580300. Closed Monday and Saturday for lunch, and from November to March.
Their speciality is ravioli de poisson and tagliatelle de langoustines. Nice terrace in this 16th century house.  Menus for 16 and 23 €.  Home made pasta.

Le Vieux Couvent, 37 avenue Alphone-Toreille tel 0493587858
Located in a 17th century convent, Jean-Jaques Bissiere is one of the chefs who count most on the Cote d’Azur and in Vence in particular. In his two long and narrow dining rooms, his fine and classic cuisine was and will ever be perfect. Excellent in his sauces, perfect cooking times, he merits better. For 38 €, you can make a superb dinner. : fleurs de courgettes farcies, nems de langoustines, raviolis d’escargots à la ciboulette, croquant de homard, ailes de canard aux endives. Convivial atmosphere. Carte 30-38 € 

Hotels

La Closerie des Genets, 4 impasse Maurel tel 0493583325 fax 0493589701
Very quiet located hotel in the heart of Vence. Spacious rooms and really inexpensive for the area: 37-45 € for a double room

La Roseraie, 14 avenue H.Giraud , route de Coursegoules tel 0493580220 fax 0493589931.
Attention.  Secret villa in its Provencal garden, buried under luxuriant greenery. A “maison de maitre” in the Belle Epoque style, with pretty views on Vence and the Baou hill, often represented by the Impressionists. This is what we call a “charming small hotel”.  Well-equipped rooms with pretty bathrooms. Souleiado fabrics and Tiffany lamps.  For the same money you can use a charming garden and a swimming pool. Prices? From 60 to 117 € a double. It may seem expensive but you will never be deceived. Reserve a long time in advance for the summer. The terrace opens in the heart of the historical city.

Auberge des Seigneurs, place du Frene tel 0493580424 fax 0493240801.
15th century at the entrance of the old Vence, with rooms wearing the names of famous painters. Reasonable prices: from 58 to 66 € for two.

Hotel Floreal, 440, avenue Rhin-et-Danube tel 0493586440 fax 0493587969
Well located in its park, a modern house with agreeable rooms soberly decorated and well equipped. Exotic garden and snack bar around the pool.Rooms 55-112 €

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