VILLA APHRODITE — Property 2956

Magnificent luxury villa, pool, air-conditioned, fabulous sea views
VILLA APHRODITE : a truly magnificent property with panoramic views of the bay of Cannes and the picturesque provencal countryside. Immaculate and beautifully furnished, Villa Aphrodite is air-conditioned and stylishly decorated with original works of art. The pretty landscaped garden features a marvelous leaf-shaped swimming pool, boules court and bar, with a large shaded terrace for carefree holiday dining. The superb reception room and formal dining room are perfect for entertaining. Set in an exclusive and tranquil residential neighbourhood, Villa Aphrodite is 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Cannes. The charming medieval village of Mougins with its renowned gourmet restaurants can be seen from the villa garden. A wonderful choice for a holiday : everything is provided to ensure the comfort of your stay.

Cannes
Villa Aphrodite is located in an exclusive and quiet residential neighbourhood, yet only ten minutes from central Cannes. One of the grandes dames of the Riviera, glamorous Cannes offers the visitor a feast of culture and history, glitzy festivals, designer fashion and haute cuisine. Join the promenade on the renowned Croisette where even the lap-dogs wear diamond collars. In the old port, the tiny fishing boats are an endangered species but they still land their catch under the shadow of huge luxury yachts. Sample an authentic bouillabaisse at the simple Lou Souléou or opt for dinner at Christian Willer’s legendary ‘Palme d’Or’ at the Art Deco Martinez. Come for the annual week of mayhem and glamour of the renowned Film Festival. Or stay on for the legendary Monaco Grand Prix. Nearby are the medieval hilltop villages of old Provence, where country markets and specialist shops give you the opportunity to browse. Try the renowned gourmet restaurants in picturesque Mougins village.

Fourteen excellent golf courses are within an easy drive of the villa. 'Golf Country Club' Cannes-Mougins : created by Dave Thomas and Peter Allis with wooded hills and lakes. Truly one of the best courses in France. 'Royal Mougins' : an attractive course requiring accuracy with interesting water hazards, it has hosted the French Open and had a fabulous country-house style club house. 'Old Course' Cannes-Mandelieu : founded in 1891 by Grand Duke Michael of Russia. The river Siagne runs through the course and the fairways are bordered by umbrella pines. 'La Bastide du Roy' is an older course with a quaint club-house overlooked by the hilltop village of Biot. With an excellent programme of lessons, it is suitable for old and young alike.

FILM FESTIVAL, GRAND PRIX
CONFERENCES. FILM FESTIVAL. GRAND PRIX : Villa Aphrodite is the perfect location for Conference parties. Spacious and well-equipped, there is plenty of room for entertaining. Contact us for further details. FILM FESTIVAL : come to Cannes for the legendary Film Festival. Enjoy the incredible atmosphere when the showbiz world descends on Cannes : skimpily-clad starlets twirl on the beach and movie moghuls clinch deals over lunch on their MGM expense accounts. Join the high rollers at the Palm Beach Casino and dance with the stars at Jimmy'z discotheque. Two weeks of mayhem and magic ! MONACO GRAND PRIX : one of the main events on the Cote d'Azur calendar. The luxury yachts cruise up to Monte Carlo the day after the Film Festival to be ready for the Grand Prix. Monaco is easily reached by train from Cannes or drive the superb Moyenne Corniche and enjoy the views of the coastline along the way.

EXCURSIONS
Visit Grasse, surrounded by fields of lavender and jasmine and centre of the French perfume industry since the 16th century. At the Fragonard Perfume museum, you can see the traditional techniques and you can create and bottle your own unique perfume under the guidance of the experts. Drive along the 'Moyenne Corniche', one of the most beautiful coast roads in Europe, to Monaco. Visitors come from all over the world for the Monte Carlo rally in January and the Grand Prix in May. Visit the Casino, decorated in original Belle Epoque style and see the changing of the guard outside the Royal Palace, every day at noon. Drive through the Verdon Gorges, in the country to the north of Draguignan, where the River Verdon cuts through the rocks reaching depths of 700m. Along the route are breathtaking views, interesting old villages and lovely walks. Leave the car at home: the excellent coastal railway takes you west to St Tropez or east to Ventimiglia's famous Friday market in Italy.

SKIING
The nearest French Alps ski resorts are Isola 2000 and Auron, on the edge of the Mercantour National Park, approximately one hour north of Nice, towards the Italian border. At 2000 m, Isola has 120 km of pistes - a total of 45 (4 black, 14 red, 20 blue, 7 green). Purpose-built in the 70s, there are ample ski lifts and one rarely has to queue. Auron, at 1600m, is a typical alpine village with 132 km of pistes. The 'Ecole de Ski Francais' runs beginners and advanced classes in several languages, including English, with 110 instructors in each resort . Lessons start at 35 Euros for individuals and 18 Euros for groups. Plenty of shops renting skis and equipment. Also snowboarding and snow-karting. Lively restaurants and cafes on the edge of the pistes, and a panoramic view from the cable-car up to 2300m. Christmas : Santa visits in a sleigh and champagne and hot chocolate are served at midnight on the piste on New Year's Eve with skiers descending the slopes with flaming torches.