Villa Nanicky is perfectly situated in the center of Golfe-Juan, in front of the port. Forget your car, you don't need it here. Within a few minutes you can walk to fantastic beaches. After beach enjoy a drink on the big roof terrace with view over the Mediterranean Sea. Hungry? Simply cross the street and explore the restaurant-area in the port of Golfe Juan, with more the 40 restaurants.
You can also cook at home. In the garden you can do your BBQ dinner under the shade of a sun sail hanging between the high trees. Spice it with some fresh ingredients from the kitchen garden.
You can also cook using the outdoor kitchen with gas grill on the roof.
After dinner you can walk to some of the bars in the port. Just cross the street.
The terrace on first floor is perfect for a sunny breakfast, while the roof top terrace has the last evening sun.
Villa Nanicky offers easy access: Villa Nanicky is 17 km from Nice Airport. Taxi takes 25 minutes. The train takes 25 minutes to Golfe Juan. The villa is a 5 minute walk from the train station in Golfe Juan, along the sea side promenade. If you arrive by car, there are parking places for 3-4 cars behind an electric gate.
Golfe-Juan is in the middle of the French Riviera, between Cannes and Antibes. Juan-les-Pines is on walking distance, 2 km. Cannes and Antibes is around 4 km. A nice walk if you like walking, or 5 minutes by train.
About the villa:
Villa Nanicky is a urban villa, build 1953 by a film personality and still maintaining the original art déco style, both in interior and exterior. The villa was totally renovated 2020 with new kitchen, wc/shower, full air condition in all bedrooms and living room.
About Golfe-Juan:
Golfe-Juan is a charming, seaside resort. In the center of the town is the big port with many yachts and sailing boats. Along the marina is the pittoresque promenade filled with bars and restaurants. On both sides of the marina there are private andpublic sand beaches. The train station is in the center of town, close to the marina. Everything is very easy to reach from the Villa Nanicky. You start the morning with a short walk to some of the small bakeries, perhaps taking a cup of coffee in the port in some of the many cafées and bars. The child-friendly sand beaches are very close, just a few minutes walk from the house . For dinner there are many, many restaurant to choose from, all in walking distance.
About the towns nearby:
Golfe-Juan is in the middle of one of the world´s most exciting areas – the French Riviera. Take the train and the next station (5 minutes!) is Cannes. Take the train in the other direction and you have Juan-les-Pines, Antibes, Nice, Monte Carlo and Italy – the border is only 60 kilometers (40 miles) to the east. In Italy San Remo waits for you. From the port in Golfe Juan you can also take ferries to St Tropez and the islands outside Golfe-Juan and Cannes. The good connections to Cannes (5 minutes on train) makes Villa Nanicky a very good base for visitors to MIPIM, the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lions.
Some more information about the area in general:
For information about the area please visit the tourist information office in Golfe Juan. It is in the old port, next to the west beach. More information can be obtained at the tourist office in Juan les Pins and Antibes. The tourist center in Antibes also offer walking guided tours in the Old Town of Antibes.
Shopping and restaurants in Golfe Juan:
Walk to town center, close to the railway station, and there you will find 3 supermarkets and bakeries and butcher and fish markets.
There are also around 40 restaurants in Golfe, most of them around the two ports. Generally speaking they are all in the same price range. Lunches have special price, lower than evening dinners. I personally think Le 61 is one of the best restaurants, with good meat.
The Cargo Restaurant is lively on Fridays and Saturdays with live music.
The most locally colored bar is Le San Pedro. Next to it is a micro brewery with some nice beers.
The beach restaurants are a bit more expensive, but it is a great to sit in the sand, enjoying a drink or something to eat. When you walk to Juan les Pins, do not miss Hotel Belles Rives, with the authentic bar from 1920s.
Normally the waiter write the exact sum when he or she charges your card. If you want to tip it is good to have some cash in your pocket.
Not to be missed: Vallauris, the closest town on the other side of the hill behind Golfe Juan, is a wonderful artistic town with many potteries. The bitter marmalade made locally in Golfe Juan can be bought in the garden center Cooperative Nerolium in the center of Vallauris. The local Picasso museum in Vallauris is well worth a visit.
Some personal suggestions: We always like to walk around Cap d’Antibes (Le Rentier du Littoral). It is the seaside track between plage Garoupe and the ”Baie des Milliardaires”. The track takes 1 hour. Walk all the way from the house or go by car or take the train to Juan le Pins/Antibes.
We also like the rocky beaches on the western side of Cape d’Antibes. Bring something to eat and drink, there are no bars there.
In Cannes we always visit the Forville market. In the south-west corner you can have 6 oysters and a glass of white wine for 10 euro. It is a morning ritual, they may close at 13.00. Another nice market is in Old Antibes.
If you like sand beaches and get tired of Golfe Juan - we recommend the beach in Theoule sur Mer, Plage de Aiguille. Take the train to Theoule sur Mer or try to find a parking on the street high above the beach.
Beyond Theoule sur Mer you have the Esterelle mountains along the coast. Try the track to Pic Roux, 454 meter above sea level. Fantastic views. The track starts just opposite the bus stop ”Cap Roux”. It takes 3-4 hours up and down.
Villa Nanicky is registred "meublé de tourisme 06155272020BA.
