Mandelieu-La-Napoule: Holiday Apartments and Vacation Homes
Capitou is the historic Provençal district of Mandelieu-La-Napoule and has preserved its village identity, shaped over the centuries by mimosa growers, basket makers, and local families. Those planning a stay in Mandelieu-La-Napoule may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
At Château de La Napoule, visitors can explore a museum and gardens. The museum offers exhibitions by emerging and established artists, guided tours, special programs, and workshops for children and school groups.
The remains of structures from the Roman era can be found on Mont San Peyre. The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Mandelieu-La-Napoule dates back to the 14th century. The “Les Châteaux de la Napoule” hiking route passes Henry Clews’ Château de La Napoule and Château des Mineurs before reaching the ruins of the Château on Mont San Peyre.
The Arboretum de Mimosa in Parc Emmanuelle de Marande features more than 100 mimosa species along a walking trail accompanied by information panels, covering almost 10,000 m²; admission is free.
Nature and Trails
Mont San Peyre is an 18-hectare departmental park with a 3.4-kilometer footpath. From there, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Estérel Massif, the Gulf of La Napoule, and the Southern Alps. The Mandelieu-La-Napoule area contains 1,100 hectares of mimosa groves in the Tanneron Massif.
Trails lead directly from Capitou into the mimosa forest. The La Vernède walk offers botanical discoveries and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. EuroVelo 8 crosses Mandelieu-La-Napoule and offers opportunities for cycle tourism.
The GR 51 is known as the “Itinéraire du triangle du soleil” and runs from Menton to Marseille. The GR 653 A is known as the “Way of St. James” and runs from Arles to Rome.
Food and Leisure
Domaine de Barbossi offers a guided tour through its vineyard, olive grove, cellar, and winery. The tour ends with a commentary-guided tasting of wines in three colors, AOP olive oil, and honey from the estate. Riviera Golf de Barbossi has an 18-hole course and a training center.
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