Location and surroundings
Théoule-sur-Mer and the Esterel coastline
With its 13 km of coastline, Théoule-sur-Mer is the only real village on the whole Riviera coastline. It's planted in the bay of Cannes, on the "Corniche d'Or" (panoramic road) of the Esterel, one of the most beautiful and preserved sites on the French Riviera.
Every year, the "Journal du Dimanche" publishes a list of towns and villages in France where it is "good living", based on nearly 190 criteria such as safety, health, transport, shops and services, environmental protection, sports and leisure and real estate attractiveness. In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Théoule-sur-Mer was ranked 1st in the Alpes-Maritimes Department in the "villages" category, and 12th nationally. Learn more about ranking at: villesetvillagesouilfaitbonvivre.com.
The blue of the Mediterranean and the red of the massif are declined in steep promontories and coves with crystal clear waters, slopes covered with pines and small shaded beaches. From the villa, you are a 6-minute drive from the center of Théoule, its beaches and numerous restaurants, 6 minutes from Miramar and the Figueirette bay, and a few minutes (by car) from the coves. The residence offers direct access (on foot) to the trails of the Esterel massif, and to the Pointe de l'Aiguille departmental park. Perfect for hikers of all skill levels and mountain bikers. Not to miss drives and hikes in the Esterel:
The "Corniche d'Or" coastline
The "Pic du Cap Roux" and "Pic de l'Ours", the "Mont Vinaigre"
The "Pointe de l'Esquillon" (on-foot distance from villa), "Pointe de l'Observatoire", and "Sémaphore du Dramont"
The Canyon of "Mal Infernet"
... and of course swims in the beautiful "Calanques" coves
Ideally located 15 mins from the A8 motorway exit, 25 mins from Cannes, 35 mins from Nice airport, the villa is easily accessible (car needed).
At the heart of "Côte d'Azur"
While located on a preserved coastline (see video under at 3:45), Théoule is located in the center of the French Riviera and only 15 mins away from the motorway exit, allowing easy day trips from Saint-Tropez to Menton.
At 30 to 45 min drive...
Cannes (25 mins drive): La Croisette, Le Suquet, La Croix des Gardes, Le Cannet with Pierre Bonnard museum...
Iles de Lérins: a short and beautiful boat trip from Cannes brings you to two preserved yet historically rich islands: Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Honorat
Grasse (35 mins): capital of perfume
Antibes (35 mins): old city, Picasso museum, Cap d'Antibes, Juan-les-Pins
Saint-Raphaël (45 mins): beaches...
Close surroundings
Day trips
At 50min to 1h30 drive...
Nice (50 mins drive): the "promenade des Anglais", Nice old town, Garibaldi place, the harbour, the "colline du Château", exceptional museums (Musée Matisse, Musée Chagall, MAMAC, Beaux-Arts..), and much more!...
Saint-Paul de Vence (~50min): artists village, Fondation Maeght...
Corniches de la Riviera (~1 hour drive)
Villefranche-sur-Mer, le Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu-sur-Mer (~1 hour drive): Villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild, the "Tour of Cap Ferrat", Villa Kérylos...
Eze (~1 hour drive): the old village, panorama, the exotic garden
Monaco (~1h05): "le Rocher", the oceanographic museum...
Menton (~1h15): the old town, the "promenade du soleil", gardens...
Sainte-Maxime/Saint-Tropez (1h20): the harbour, beaches...