Valbonne: Where France’s Old And New Merge Beautifully With Each Other
The commune of Valbonne is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur in Southeastern France. The name means “the good valley” in Provençal. It has the perfect blend of old and new, this charming historical village is just right next to the technology hub of Sophia Antipolis. To check all the beautiful attractions in town, tourists must fly to the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE).
Best Time to Visit
To fully enjoy the town’s charming architectures and streets, tourists must visit Valbonne in early July to late August. This is the perfect time for sightseeing because of the warm weather. Visitors also flock the town during these months to join the festivities during the Festival des Arts de la Rue in July, when the streets are filled with different types of visual arts. Rooms are scarce in most Valbonne, France hotels during these times, so guests are expected to book their rooms in advance.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors who love the outdoors will have a great time hiking around the picturesque Bouillides Park or the famous Sophia Antipolis technology park. They can also spend some time at the exquisite Antibes Cathedral located in the nearby town of Antibes. To complete the experience in this charming town, tourists can book a room at the Hotel les Armoiries, located in the middle of the old Provencal village. They may also stay at the 4-star Hotel La Bastide de Valbonne to be close to the top attractions of the town. For golfers who want to enjoy the city, a room at the Château de la Bégude would make their trip more exciting.