La Gaude

On the hill of Nice hinterland, just a stone's throw from Nice Côte d'Azur airport. The Hotel du Baou is the ideal starting point to discover the Provencal charm of villages like La Gaude, Saint Jeannet, Saint Paul, Tourrettes sur loup, Eze, Gourdon and of towns like Grasse, fragrance capital, Vence, Cannes, Nice and Monaco.

A warm 3 stars hotel that allow you to enjoy the maximum of the region. A spacious reception desk where you will be received with a friendly welcome.

La Gaude is located on a small peak in the middle of Mediterranean generous vegetation between Vence and Nice. In the past this village was agricultural and nowadays a pleasant residential village. The old castle of "Marquis de la Gaude", deserted and then fell in ruins at the Revolution, have been restored very recently by new owners. This impressive building (which is private) dominate the village however you cannot visit it.

During your walk in the small cobbled lanes, you will discover beautiful frontages of restored houses. You will be fascinated by the charm and the Provencal atmosphere of the village, like was Marcel Pagnol the famous (and mythical) writer – film director who lived here for 30 years for the pride of its inhabitants.

By Road : Motorway A8 – exit 49 Saint Laurent du Var, direction St Jeannet / La Gaude
By National Road 7 : Cannes – Nice, direction Saint Laurent du Var or Cagnes/mer
By Train : TGV South Nice station (45 min.) – Saint Laurent du Var station (15 min.)
By Plane : NCA Airport (20 min.)
By Taxi : Tony 06-03-04-33-20 / Fabien : 06-14-67-66-38
With GPS : Avenue Hector Pintus – La Gaude