But the famous golf courses of the area are right on the doorstep in fact, you’re right beside the legendary golf ‘Old Course’ at Cannes-Mandelieu. Founded by Grand Duke Michael of Russia in 1891, it was the first golf course under Mediterranean skies. It has 18 holes and spans 74 hectares plus a ferry between holes across the Siagne River.The perfect place to enjoy a glass of rosé and a spectacular sunset from the clubhouse terrace after your round.
I found that the resort made for a great base. There's a train station in Mandelieu La Napoule) about a 15-minute walk) and from there you can travel round the coast to Cannes, Nice (about 40 minutes), Juan les pins, Antibes, Monaco, Villefranche du Mer and more.
Be warned, taxis are expensive in this area, take the bus or the train to avoid clocking up the Euros. As I sat on my balcony overlooking a lake at 10 o’clock at night I felt blissfully charmed by the beauty, and warmth, of this place. On the phone to my sister in London she moaned “it's sleeting here in London".
“I'm outside in shorts and a t shirt” I told
her, and I can't tell you what's she said
next.
It's surprisingly reasonable to stay here, in fact I'd go so far to say that a winter break is positively cheap. I could have been happy there for several weeks, it’s an inspiring sort of place, you could spend tie on hobbies, painting, writing, diet, work on your fitness regime, sight see, tour or simply relax and get to know the area.
Details: MimozasCannes.com