Villa Zen

The villa

Villas which evoke such a feeling of calm, aesthetic harmony, beauty and sheer perfection are rare - Villa Zen is one of those villas.

It sits on a hillside amidst pretty landscaped gardens overlooking woodland, with views up to the ancient village of Châteauneuf de Grasse, and just below its sister villa, Villa Jolie . Each villa has been designed to feel private and independent from the other, and larger parties benefit from the possibility of booking both villas together and sharing the whole estate ( Villas Jolie and Zen ).

The magic is everywhere you look, whether indoors or outdoors - high quality furnishings, meticulous attention to detail, soothing colour schemes, original artwork…everything has received care and attention. The spaces are vast and light and offer plenty of comforts like air - conditioning, en - suite bathrooms, high quality equipment, a TV den, a wood - fired pizza oven and a built - in barbecue. The gardens are filled with lavender, rosemary, olive trees and fruit trees and even a vegetable garden, providing a stunning frame for the sleek swimming pool with jet stream for serious swimmers.

If you can drag yourself away from all the comfort and beauty, everything here is at your doorstep. The village is a 20 minute away via country lanes. Markets are held in Valbonne and Mouans Sartoux only around 15 minutes drive away, Antibes (with its Aquapark) and Cannes are less than 25km away, the pretty artists village of Saint Paul de Vence is an easy 30 - minute drive and Nice is less than 35km away.

Villa Zen is the perfect blend of both natural and man - made beauty with all the best that the French Riviera has to offer.

The hilltop village of Châteauneuf de Grasse is a delightful setting surrounded by many quaint French towns and villages. Throughout the summer months there are many festivities and celebrations taking place including open air cinema screenings, the circus, antique fairs and vintage car rallys, which are all highly recommended and certainly worth exploring.

The neighbouring town of Valbonne boasts a charming market square with narrow streets and boutique shops, perfect for an evening stroll before enjoying the delicious Provençal gastronomy from one of the many restaurants on offer. Visit the local markets offering plenty of fresh and delicious produce, head to Valbonne early on a Friday morning for a coffee and croissant before purchasing lunch from the stallholders or visit Mouans Sartoux on a Tuesday or Thursday for more wonderful fruits, vegetables, meats and other delicacies from the market. The famous perfume town of Grasse is also right on your doorstep, so a visit to the Fragonard perfume museum and factory is essential.

The Cote d’Azur possesses endless beaches with many water - sporting activities, water parks and attractions to be enjoyed. The chic town of Cannes with the port bustling with super yachts and the famous Promenade de la Croisette are certainly one of many towns to visit. Similarly, the old towns of Antibes and Nice both possess endless winding streets with market stalls, local delicacies and hand crafted artworks providing hours of exploration for all the family.