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Le Bar sur Loup Le Bar sur Loup stands on a rocky spur between Grasse and Vence overlooking the valley of the Loup river. In the Middle Ages it was a large fortified market town, and today remains of the defensive walls can still be seen, as well as sections of the imposing castle. When you visit Le Bar sur Loup you will be taken on an agreeable journey into the past. Here you will find tall houses huddling against each other, steeply sloping streets and stairways. Also not to be missed is the panoramic view of the magnificent Provençal countryside - olive trees, vines, rose bushes, bitter orange trees and jasmine. Grasse Grasse has been a perfume town ever since the 17th century, and is today the world's perfume capital. The old town is large, old, and extremely interesting. Tiny streets wind forever between the 17th and 18th century buildings, up and down ancient steps, passing through arched tunnels and sometimes opening out onto large squares. Gourdon Gourdon is the archetype of a perched village, sitting like an eagle's nest at the end of a rocky spur, enjoying a truly exceptional panoramic view over more than 80 kilometres of coastline from Théoule sur Mer to Nice.   Nice Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world. Both elegant and simple, the city's charm comes from its exceptional climate as well as its beauty. Even in the winter the café terraces are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating the famous Promenade des Anglais. Nice is also a city of art and culture and after Paris, has the most museums in France. Cannes Cannes is the star of the French Riviera, famous for the International Film Festival and the glitzy hotels, cars, beaches and visitors attracted here.   Antibes Monaco Situated on the Cote d'Azur, just a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera, Monaco is one of those magic glamorous places that has a world wide reputation.   St Tropez       Fragonard perfumery (Grasse)   Confiserie Florian (Pont du Loup and Nice) Monaco Grand Prix   Parc Phoenix (Nice) Oceanographic museum (Monaco)   Chemin de fer de Provence (Nice) Cannes film festival   Nice carnival       Fondation Maeght (Saint Paul) Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art   Picasso Museum (Antibes) In 1946, while searching for a studio, Pablo Picasso came across the Chateau Grimaldi and decided to work there. He completed dozens of works which he later donated to the Museum. Built on the ramparts of Antibes it makes for a great cultural day out. Renoir Museum (Cagnes sur Mer) The Domaine des Collettes and its park was the last home of Auguste Renoir and now displays original paintings, as well as several sculptures.   Matisse Museum (Nice) This 17th century Genoese villa in Cimiez houses the artist's personal collection including his most famous canvasses, virtually all of his sculptures, drawings, gouache work and engravings. Marineland (Antibes) Marineland is an animal exhibition park in Antibes. Marineland is a oceanarium with pools and animals. It is one of the biggest in the world and receives more than 1.200.000 visitors per year. It is the only French sea park featuring two cetacean species: killer whales and dolphins.           Fête de l’oranger Le Bar sur Loup   Fête de Jasmin Grasse Grasse, the centre of France's perfume industry, is the birthplace of Chanel No 5. During the annual Jasminade floats, decorated with 150,000 flowers, are led through the streets and local girls, dressed in jasmine flowers, throw blooms to spectators. Expo Rose Grasse In the month of May a lovely event in Grasse takes place which celebrates 'The Rose'. It brings together artists and fans of roses each year, where they beautifully display their finest productions to gawping audiences !   Nice Jazz Festival A festive tradition in July where the visitor can walk around as he wishes from one concert to another in a park surrounded by olive trees. Outdoor concerts in exceptional surroundings, live events and very high quality jazz. Fête de Citron, Menton   Fête de Mimosa, Mandelieu Fête de violette Tourettes sur Loup   Crèches in Luceram