Pachacaid
La Pachacaid
Canadel
This sun drenched south eastern
area is France’s most popular holiday destination.
The stunning coastline between
Menton and St. Tropez is also known as the “French Riviera”.
The fashionable resorts of
St. Tropez, Ste. Maxime, Fréjus, Cannes, Antibes and Nice conjure up
wonderful images of luxury yachts on clear blue waters, white sands
and palm trees. Chic boutiques, street side cafes and superb restaurants
add to the glamour of the region.
The Côte d’Azur comes alive
during the summer months with entertainment which includes jazz festivals,
bull fights, formula 1 racing, casinos and boule tournaments.
Pachacaid holiday village is
a spectacular parc, occupying one side of a tranquil wooded valley,
near St Tropez. It has been beautifully landscaped and is a very green
site with its many pines. Pachacaid is terraced so that each emplacement
has a lovely view of the hills. Each attractive emplacement is quite
spacious.
The facilities are truly four
star, modern, luxurious and well maintained. The centrepiece of the
parc is the Niagara Water Park. The magnificent Californian style swimming
pool with its very large sunbathing area is free, whilst the seven waterslides,
two jacuzzis, turkish bath and wave pool are available at only a small
extra charge. As to wining and dining, the bistro and self service restaurant
have a wide choice of good French cuisine. Gala evenings with dancing
are frequently arranged and always popular. And don’t forget that
you are in the heart of an excellent wine making region.
The nearest beach is Canadel,
a 15 minute drive over the hills with spectacular views of the coast.
This beach is ideal for families – safe, and gently sloping with crystal
clear waters.
WE RECOMMEND YOU VISIT
MONTE CARLO – This city is
the capital of Monaco and is famous for its Royal Family, Grimaldi Palace,
beautiful botanical gardens and casinos. Boullabaisse is the luscious
traditional dish – picture your plate piled high with a selection
of fresh seafood flavoured strongly with peppers, garlic and olives.
ST. TROPEZ – Brigitte Bardot
and Sasha Distel are among the many rich and famous celebrities who
have added to the fame of St. Tropez. From its beginnings as a
small fishing port it now has been transformed into a large glamorous
resort. Today St. Tropez is renowned for its luxury yachts, pavement
cafes and beautiful beaches including Pampelonne.
PORT GRIMAUD – Built in 1966
this elegant resort is best explored by water taxi on its many canals.
Known as “Little Venice” or “Venice on the Riviera” this bright
lively town is a maze of canals and narrow streets with streetside cafes
and wonderful restaurants.
FRÉJUS – This ancient Roman
town with impressive historic sights including its amphitheatre is today
a popular resort sporting a lively promenade, sandy beaches, busy bars
and fine restaurants.
ST. RAPHAËL – Wonderfully
situated St. Raphaël is a beautiful old style resort with a palm treed
promenade and beautiful beaches. A marina, casino, Roman ruins,
a 12th century church and a museum are all worth exploring.
St. Raphaël is where Napoleon landed on his return from Egypt.
GRASSE – This famous town,
the perfume capital of the world, is surrounded by fields of wonderfully
scented jasmine, mimosa, lavender and roses. Many perfumeries
run guided tours during which it is possible to buy the perfumes at
attractive prices.
CANNES – Renowned for its
annual film festival Cannes attracts many rich and famous people every
year. Designer stores line the famed Boulevard de la Croisette.
Relax in one of Cannes many streetside cafes or restaurants. Sunbathe
on one of its fine sandy beaches or see the luxury yachts moored at
the harbour.
ANTIBES – This lively town
was founded by the Greeks and settled by the Romans. It now houses
Musée Picasso which contains many of the paintings which Picasso created
during the time he lived here. Antibes is now a major centre for mediterranean
yachting.
NICE – The Italian influence
has been retained in the pastel facades and balconies of this old town
where you will find numerous quality Italian restaurants. Nice
is the largest resort on the mediterranean coast. It has beautiful
beaches, interesting museums and an atmospheric street life. Today
the Promenade des Anglais running right along the seafront hosts many
galleries, shops and grand hotels.
Nice Airport 120 km
basketball, volleyball, boules,
archery, bike hire.