Just 5 kilometres from Cannes and 25 minutes from Nice Airport you will find Le Manoir de L'Etang, set in a valley in Mougins in a conservations area. For those who like Golf, Cannes-Mougins, a European Championship Golf Course, is only a few minutes away. In addition there are almost ten more courses within close proximity.
Cannes, with its extensive shopping and great beaches, is only 7 kilometres away. In the hills there are several picturesque villages nearby such as Mougins, Valbonne and Biot. Mougins village has a fascinating cultural atmosphere with a panoramic view of the sea and will bring you the shadows of 2000 years of history. Last but not least, Mougins has many art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and a wonderful museum devoted to Picasso. Indulge yourself and go for a walk in the old village.
The five hectare pond in front of the hotel, on the edge of the Valmasque Park is a remarkable site. Not only for its magnificent scenery, but also for its amazing vegetation and wealth of wild birds. It's the largest colony of Asian lotus flowers in Europe. This colony originated from seven stems brought by Maurice Gridaine, the previous owner of the Manoir, from Japan over 30 years ago. This is one of the few places where over sixty species of water and migrating birds have been spotted.
The Valmasque forest park is popular for hiking, walking, and other sports. Alternatively you can simply benefit from the beautiful environment which surrounds you. For bird-lovers there is the Fontmerle pond, which consists of five hectares area with over sixty different bird species. It is also well-known for its lotuses because it is the largest lotus colony in Europe. There is always something to see so take a relaxing walk and look closely in case you will find the sixty-first bird.
Areas served : Nice Airport NCE 28 km east
Distance from airports :
NCE : 28 KM