Villa Artista

One of the Times newspapers '20 Best French Villas in 2018'. Perfectly blended with its natural environment is this impressive villa with infinity pool, on the outskirts of Valbonne. Backing on to a small olive grove, this is a wonderful piece of French modern architecture which serves to make the most of the outside with superb floor to ceiling windows. Built over three floors, with several terraces and patios of colourful garden furniture and large canopies, it's the perfect place to enjoy dining al fresco or to simply relax.

Inside, contemporary furnishings and spacious living makes a great base for a small family, or a couple who appreciate a lot of space. That's not all. the proximity to the charming village of Valbonne is a real treat. Spread through the surrounding woods, Valbonne has a lovely central square with photogenic arcades to wander round scattered with little restaurants and local shops, and a great market every Friday. Then there are the other villages Biot, Plascassier and Mouans Sartoux nearby. Smell flowers in the air? That's because you're close to Grasse, the French capital of the perfume industry. Explore a little further and you could be enjoying the beaches and shopping at Cannes. There's so much to do, you'll find it hard to leave.