La Vie Lã  Studio in Colomars, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

In the hills above Nice, just 1.5 km from the centre of Colomars and a favourite place for those who want to explore the many towns of Provence yet be in a peaceful setting between the sea and mountains. Many famous towns are within easy reach such as Nice (9 km) and its beaches, the prestigious town of Cannes frequented by the rich and famous (45 km) and 20 km from the principality of Monaco.
Colomars itself is a small recently built residential village, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean vegetation consisting of pines and olive trees and vines.
Environment : Close to Nice yet away from the busy towns, the quite village of Colomars is an ideal location for those who wish to be able to explore the beaches and the countryside of Provence.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Nice. 9 km. Fashionable and unmissable seaside resort with its wonderful ?Promenade des Anglais?, a long boulevard along the seaside dotted with palm trees, its old town with pretty colourful architecture and narrow streets. Take a stroll along the flower market in the ?Cours Saleya?, restaurants serving Mediterranean and sea food and bars. Nice is cool in winter and hot in summer!!!
Villefranche sur Mer. 15 km. Close to the Italian border, a very attractive historic town and one of the most exclusive spots on the Cote d'Azur. Built on terraces, it overlooks the beautiful bay below. Its superb harbour is known to be one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
Monaco. 20 km. One of the most famous and glamorous cities in the world with its casino at Monte Carlo, F1 Grand Prix each May, tennis tournament and of course its incredible nightlife.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. 25 km. Seaside resort with pretty medieval hilltop centre, lovely narrow and winding streets and beautifully restored medieval houses, the lot overlooking Cap Martin.

THINGS TO DO:
ACTI-Loisirs, Villefranche sur Mer. 14 km. Half day photo safari cruises in the Mediterranean to discover dolphins and whales.
Musée Océanographique, Monaco. 20 km. Aquarium/museum. Founded by Prince Albert I, the museum houses skeletons of large marine mammals (whale, etc) as well as a splendid aquarium with rare tropical and Mediterranean species of marine life and a live coral reef from the Red Sea.
Monte Carlo Golf Club, La Turbie/Monte Carlo. 20 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 71 - 5679m. Superb mountain course (alt 900m) with breathtaking views over the Mediterranean coast.
Zoo Cap Ferrat, St Jean Cap Ferrat. 20 km. Zoo. All types of animals in a unique setting of tropical and Mediterranean vegetation... Bears, crocodiles, lemurs, monkeys, macaws and tigers, and the kids can even stroke the little goats.

FURTHER AFIELD:
St Paul de Vence. 30 km. One of the most beautiful and most visited villages in France which has attracted many artists due to its great natural beauty. Also home to Fondation Maeght, France?s most important modern art museum with a remarkable collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings and other graphic works from the 20th century.
Antibes-Juan les Pins. 30 km. Two towns in one! Antibes with its vibrant historic centre with narrow winding streets, a good choice of restaurants, cafés, theatres, piano bars, chic hotels, private clubs and Picasso museum, and Juan les Pins renowned for its gorgeous beaches, exciting nightlife with fashionable night clubs, casino and even night shopping. Also Cap d'Antibes, a small piece of paradise, home to a number of millionaires.
Ventimiglia. 45 km. Just across the Italian border, with wonderful views and beaches, and famous for its wonderful covered daily market with a staggering array of fruit, vegetable, fish, meat, cheese and of course pasta! On Friday mornings, it also holds the largest street market in Europe!
Cannes. 45 km. Beachside resort with its large promenade, chic boutiques, restaurants, bars, shops and festivals including the famous Cannes film festival in May each year. A walk along the ?Croisette?, harbour and sandy beaches is a must.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nice (25mn), Marseille (2.5hrs).
Studio 35m² / Sleeps 2-3.
Private pool.
Shops 1.5 km - Sea 9 km.
Style :Independent studio set in a peaceful location with large grounds. Close to shops and town centre. In the hills above Nice, 17 km from the airport.


Household information :
Small pets welcome
Cot on request
Highchair on request
Parking for 3 vehicles within the property and 10 spaces outside for visitors
Overlooked: no. The owner occupies a space under the villa (which is on 3 levels) they are completely independent and do not overlook.

General information :
Sea: 9 km
Supermarket: 7 km
Shops: 8 km
Doctor: 1.5 km
Town centre: 1.5 km
Hospital: 5 km
Tennis: 1 km
Horse riding: 5 km
Golf: 7 km
Night Club: 9 km.

To be paid on site
Security deposit: 400? cash
Electricity: 55?/week
Linen provided
The house must be left clean otherwise a charge will be applied.