Valbonne and the surrounding area colours & flavours of the Cote d’Azur

Discover Valbonne voted the best village on the Cote d’Azur...

Our charming village, ideally located, offers visitors a wide range of possible activities and things to discover…

Watersports: the nearby coast offers beaches sailing, diving, jet-ski, boat trips, fishing etc
Discover beautiful villages: steeped in history and culture, such as Gourdon, Mougins, Cabris, Saint-Paul de Vence etc
Back country and the mountains: the surrounding hills offer fantastic hiking and cycling; whilst in winter, there is excellent skiing within 2 hours in resorts such as Isola 2000, Auron and Limone in Italy.

Ideally situated in the heart of the French Riviera, this calm and green oasis was voted in 2019, by the Nice-Matin newspaper, as the best village for quality of life on the Cote d’Azur.

Valbonne and summer on the Cote d’Azur

a place of countless festivities!

Cinema, music, painting, sculpture, traditional festivals - every year between June and September, Valbonne hosts a variety of events.

Also, don’t miss the evening events every Tuesday in July or outdoor concert and movie nights on the meadow next to the town hall, plus the contemporary art gallery during the summer season.

Tourism Office website

Valbonne and winter on the Cote d’Azur

a warm destination in all seasons...

Valbonne is ideally situated at the foot of the Alpes du Sud, just over an hour from excellent local ski stations: Gréolière, Audibergue, La Colmiane, Valberg, Auron, Isola 2000, le Val d’Allos.

Perfect to enjoy fantastic days out with your family or friends - whilst keeping one foot in the Riviera, you can enjoy the mild winter days of the mountains.

Also don’t forget the Christmas markets in Valbonne and surrounding towns.

Snow, ski, hiking, relaxing ? And the sun will play its part!

Tourism Office website French Southern Alps Ski Resorts