Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Domaine des Courmettes
WALKING
( 04 92 11 02 32;
www.courmettes.com
;
rte des Courmettes; 9.30am-8pm
Apr-Oct, 10am-5pm Fri-Wed Nov-Mar)
This nature reserve on the lofty Plateau des Cour-
mettes is home to millennia-old holly oaks and rare birds. There are three lovely trails to
explore the reserve; they all start from the visitor centre, which is in a beautiful old farm-
house. There is a small cafe too that sells freshly baked bread at the weekend.
Domaine Saint-Joseph
WINERY
( 04 93 58 81 31; 160 chemin des Vignes; 9am-noon & 2.30-7pm Mon-Sat)
The friendly owners of this small winery and olive-oil producer will happily show you
around their estate and answer questions about wine and olive-oil production. You can
taste and/or buy their wines (red, white and rosé) and excellent olive oil (part of Nice
AOP; Appelation d'Origine Protégée certifies the origin and quality of the oil).
The Domaine is 2km southwest of Tourrettes, signposted off rte de Grasse.
Sleeping & Eating
Le Mas des Cigales €€
B&B
( 04 93 59 25 73;
www.lemasdescigales.com
; 1673 rte des Quenières; d €118;
)
With its pretty Provençal
mas
(farmhouse), tumbling garden, picture-perfect pool,
sweeping views and amazing breakfast spread, it is likely you'll never want to leave this
fabulous
chambre d'hôte
- particularly now that Stefaan and Véronique have taken over
and added their warm welcome to this idyllic spot. They've notably started offering
table
d'hôte
(evening meals €25-30).
Active types will love the tennis courts, pétanque pitch and bicycles, while those keen
for a more relaxing afternoon will prefer the spa and view-commanding loungers.
Bistrot Gourmand Clovis €€
MODERN FRENCH
( 04 93 58 87 04;
www.clovis-gourmand.fr
; 21 grand rue; 2-/3-course
menu €28/32; lunch & dinner Wed-Sun; )
Awarded its first Michelin star in 2012,
this gourmet bistro in the heart of Tourrettes is immensely popular, both for its great atmo-
sphere and elegant cuisine. Booking essential.
