Attractions
Walks
There are a number of walks across the valley and across the hilltops that start only a few yards from La Gineste. Ask Mags for the best walk at the time of year you stay.
Lakes
Lac de St Cassien is only a few minutes drive from Montauroux village and provides good walks, cycle paths, scenery and a pebbly beach from which to take a dip in the water.
The lake is popular with fishermen, and canoeists alike, and don't forget, Mags can make a packed breakfast for any long fishing trips.
This beautiful, wild lake is about 7 km long north-south, with an east-west section another 3 km long. With its southern tip adjacent to the autoroute, only 12 km west of Cannes, the Lac de St. Cassien is easy to get to, but remains natural in a natural environment. The lake is bordered almost completely by forested hills, and the shoreline is undeveloped, leaving its beauty for all to enjoy.
There are some places along the road with ample parking and easy access to the shore, with beaches for swimming, picnic tables, and boat, sailboard and canoe rental. The majority of the shoreline, however, is isolated and accessible only (if at all) by small trails through the scrub oak and juniper to tiny coves and clear spots suitable for picnicking and swimming.
The lake contains huge carp, as well as pike and other predator fish. Carp fishing is open year-round, but please, if you catch one of these noble creatures, release it back into the lake.
For more information on the fishing at Lake St Cassien visit http://www.carp.com
Golf
The area is home to the Four Seasons, a world class 18 hole golf course only a few minutes drive from La Gineste.
Learn more of the Four Seasons golf course.
Scuba
The lakes and sea provide clear and deep water for keen scuba divers with PADI dive shops in the area, and many dive facilities along the coast.
Beaches
Those who like sandy beaches will enjoy the beaches at Nice and Cannes only 20 to 40 minutes drive from La Gineste.
City Life
For those that get bored just sun bathing or walking around the village, the area offers several large towns and cities.
View the Nice tourist information film for a short introduction to the area:
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