Gattières
24 km from Nice, take the RN 202 in the direction of Carros then the 2201.
This hill top village set in magnificent countryside looking over the Var river and beneath the Baous chain of hills, is only 20 minutes from the center of Nice.
Gattieres in an ancient village where you can discover pretty medieval roads, beautiful flower laden squares and wonderful ancient drinking fountains.
You'll pass by charming, ancient houses and arcades, carefully restored facades and doorways dating back to the XVIIIth C.
Try visiting the village arts and crafts workers: silk painting, cabinet makers and wrought iron.
In the surrounding area the vast plains produce a a variety of high quality fruit and vegetables: apples, cherries, peppers, courgettes, aubergines, tomatoes...
All the best chefs know that the best cuisine starts with the best products grown under abundant sunshine, just like those from in Gattieres .
What to see
Church St Nicolas XIIIth C. Church St Blaise XVIIth C.
Chapel Notre Dame du Var XVth C.
Chapel in the Chateau de la Bastide.
Leisure activities
Walking, hiking.
Petanque.
Opera Festival.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Saint Jeannet (4 km), La Gaude (8km) and Le Broc (10 km).