Le Contadour  (which means the haunt of writers and artists) is a charming provençal "mas" or country home, built on six stone terraces covered with ancient olive trees, mimosa, lemon, kiwi, cherry and apple trees. It stands 260 meters above the Var valley with extraordinary uninterrupted views across the mountain, river and the Mediterranean beyond.

 THE CHARMING MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF GATTIERES is a 10 minute walk from the villa and has 3 good restaurants and bars, plus a supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, hairdresser, traiteur, and one of the most renowned bakeries in the area. The village has retained its authenticity and is very French. 

 NICE AIRPORT AND THE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS IS ONLY A 20 MINUTE DRIVE AWAY, with its vast array of shops, its old town, discos, and abundance of international restaurants. Gattieres is also well situated to visit the mountain villages with wonderful flora, fauna and diverse walks. The well known GR51 walk crosses through Gattieres for those who enjoy serious walking. Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and the Italian border are all within easy reach by the motorway, a 10 minute drive away.

 THE APARTMENT WITHIN THE VILLA, IS COMPLETELY PRIVATE and  has been architecturally designed to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in rustic yet elegant surroundings.

The villa has a beautiful natural stone pool terrace surrounded by a profusion of flowers and olive trees. The pool measures 8x5 meters. Access to the pool will be shared with the owners who live on site most of the year  and who are happy to assist you with any advice you need about the area. Use of the barbecue and the pizza oven, situated on the pool terrace can also be arranged by mutual arrangement with the owners. Your privacy will be observed at all times to ensure a peaceful and harmonious stay during your time at Le CONTADOUR.

The beamed sitting room is furnished with antiques and is very bright, having French windows opening onto the south facing terrace, again with superb views. A TV set with video recorder and DVD player+ a library of all the latest films and access to certain English speaking satellite channels, is available for your entertainment. We also have WiFi access.

There are two bedrooms - one has 2 single beds each measuring 90x200 cms. The main bedroom has a large double bed and can be separated if requested. This attractive provençal style bedroom has french windows opening onto a terrace with uninterrupted views south to the sea beyond. You will be woken to the sound of bird song and the sun streaming through the shuttered windows , for many days of the year.

The second bedroom with its two single beds measure 90x180 cms. It is equally pretty, very comfortable and has lots of character.

Off the bedrooms is a large elegant shower room with toilet. In a dressing area off the bedrooms, you will find many hanging cupboards for storage of your suitcases and clothes 

From the sitting room a large archway opens onto a charming fitted kitchen with hand painted provençal tiles. It contains all you all need, such as a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, fan oven, microwave oven, coffee machine and even a juice extractor and teapot! The kitchen opens onto a private shaded terrace with an ancient olive tree, which provides perfect shade during the hot months, for romantic outdoor dining.

 The spacious, bright apartment measuring 100 sqm. has been well thought out to provide elegance, peace and comfort during your stay with us.