La Maison de Laurence

This is a wonderful place to stay, very homely but with fantastic views, and a great base for exploring the area. Vence is a beautiful town, and only a 15-minute cycle ride away, 5 minutes by car. Walk 5 minutes the other way and you’re on a magnificent disused railway viaduct. Nice and Antibes are easy to get to. The terraced gardens are a delight, and Laurence and her son Nicolas are very friendly and helpful (and speak very good English) if ever you need anything. Their dog Filoute is large but very gentle. We’d love to return here, and have no hesitation in recommending it.

We had a wonderful time with our 3 yr old son at La Maison de Laurence. The house and gardens are beautiful, and Laurence and her son Nicolas, were friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Our son loved the animals, particularly the very friendly (although large and boisterous) dog, Filloute. We did have to watch him on the stone steps outside, and it is worth saying that there are a LOT of steps involved, some rather precarious, so not a good place for people with reduced mobility. For us though, it was perfect. Coast to one side, countryside on the other - just perfect.

We had a wonderful stay at La Maison with our three year old son and fully intend to return. The property is beautiful, comfortable, and very well equipped. Laurence and her son are very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Our son loved the garden, and especially loved Filloute the dog, who was very gentle with him (although she is a bit more boisterous with adults so if you are not a fan of big and enthusiastic dogs this may not be the place for you). With the steep steps to the property I would be worried about taking a younger child or anyone with impaired mobility.

This a beautiful spot, with great access to local mountains and beaches and yet very private and removed. The apartment is light, spacious and very pleasantly decorated. We enjoyed all our meals on the private terrace with indescribable views of the Baou St. Jeannet mountain and the wooded valley below. We loved cold swims in the pristine nearby creek, and the The onwers were helpful and very very accommodating. Highly highly recommended! We traveled with our children, and they loved it too, especially the animals and the swimming. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be back.