Scott’s Valbonne Guidebook

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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 Cannes
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.

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'Antibes
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.
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.
17 locals recommend
Moulin De Mougins
1028 Av. Notre Dame de Vie
17 locals recommend
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.
Local Italian restaurant. We have not eaten there yet, but it looks very nice, and it gets good reviews.
16 locals recommend
Trattoria Quattro
1288 Rte de Cannes
16 locals recommend
Local 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.
8 locals recommend
Bois Doré
265 Rte d'Antibes
8 locals recommend
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.
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.
7 locals recommend
Victoria Golf Club
1475 Chemin du Val Martin
7 locals recommend
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.
Popular restaurant about a mile up the road
Restaurant Bleu Lavande
28 Chem. de Pinchinade
Popular 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 Défends
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?

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.
111 locals recommend
Carrefour Antibes
Chemin de Saint-Claude
111 locals recommend
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.
Supermarket with click and collect service (8 minute drive) Address: 28 Route de Valbonne, 06130 Grasse
42 locals recommend
Super U et drive
28 Rte de Valbonne
42 locals recommend
Supermarket 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.
35 locals recommend
Market
Moulin de Brun
35 locals recommend
Carrefour supermarket (12 minute drive) I think they have a click and collect service too.

Golf Courses

Our local 9-hole golf course (which surrounds our residence)
7 locals recommend
Victoria Golf Club
1475 Chemin du Val Martin
7 locals recommend
Our 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/
20 locals recommend
Golf de Saint Donat
270 Rte de Cannes
20 locals recommend
St 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/
29 locals recommend
Golf Opio Valbonne
Route de Roquefort
29 locals recommend
18 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/
12 locals recommend
Spa Royal Mougins
424 All. du Roi
12 locals recommend
18 hole golf course, 20 minutes drive. https://www.royalmougins.fr/fr/
18 hole golf course (14 minutes drive) http://golfdebiot.fr/fr/
29 locals recommend
Golf de Biot
29 locals recommend
18 hole golf course (14 minutes drive) http://golfdebiot.fr/fr/
9 hole course (21 minutes drive) https://www.golf-vanade.com/
8 locals recommend
Golf De La Vanade
Route de Grasse
8 locals recommend
9 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
24 locals recommend
Golf Grande Bastide
761 Chem. des Picholines
24 locals recommend
18 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/
36 locals recommend
Golf Old Course Cannes Mandelieu
265 Rte du Golf
36 locals recommend
18 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/
15 locals recommend
Riviera golf de Barbossi
802 Av. des Amazones
15 locals recommend
18 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/
7 locals recommend
Golf Country Club de Nice
698 Bd du Mercantour
7 locals recommend
9 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
12 locals recommend
Golf du Claux Amic Sa
1 Rte des 3 Ponts
12 locals recommend
18 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
218 locals recommend
Valbonne
218 locals recommend
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/
135 locals recommend
Vence
135 locals recommend
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'Esteron
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

Shopping

Huge sports shop (10 minute drive) https://www.decathlon.fr/store-view/magasin-de-sports-antibes-0070000400004
Decathlon Antibes
Chemin des Terriers
Huge 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 Vignasse
Great 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/
647 locals recommend
Polygone Riviera station
647 locals recommend
Large outdoor shopping mall (25 minute drive) https://www.polygone-riviera.fr/
Large indoor shopping mall (22 minute drive) https://www.cap3000.com/
433 locals recommend
Cap3000
217 Av. Eugène Donadeï
433 locals recommend
Large 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 Cannes
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).