Montauroux

Montauroux is located in the Var region of Provence, Cote d’Azur. Getting there takes about 45 minutes from Nice airport, with the A8 motorway providing easy access.

The area is stunningly beautiful, with the picturesque Esterel mountains providing an expansive backdrop and the beautiful Lac St Cassien framing the foreground as you head towards the village.

Fabulous locations like Antibes, Cannes, Lorgues and St Paul de Vence are easily accessible, so the options of things-to-do are limitless.

There’s a red clay square at the centre, which plays host to boules games, local produce markets and various events. Around the perimeter of the square you’ll find a boulangerie, butcher, fruit, local supermarket, a café, a bar, post office and the town hall.

Take a short drive down from the square back to the main Route de Draguignan (D562) and you will have access to supermarkets, restaurants, boulangeries etc, as well as easy access to Callian, Tourettes, Fayence and beyond.

Christian Dior

Château de La Colle Noire is situated by the first roundabout as you enter Montauroux from Lac de Saint Cassien. Lovingly restored, the castle became a place dedicated to the arts and to good taste, attracting his artist friends and housing his creative passion. Dior Maison de Parfums has chosen to restore this renowned place and to redecorate it in keeping with what Christian Dior wished.

Local charm

On a warm summer evening there’s nothing better than alfresco dining at one of the local restaurants just off the square, with some musical accompanyment and a glass of perfectly chilled rose from the local vineyard.

Down by the water

The is plenty to do on Lac st Cassien, a vast lake that offers truly stunning views and access to some fun watersports for the family (the pedalos with the built in slides are huge fun).