la maison bleue

la maison bleue offers three accommodation options for two people: the Small Double Room, the Double Room and the Apartment with Terrace. Both rooms have a private bathroom and a private entrance. The more compact Small Double Room has a double bed and a fan. The Double Room offers more space, air conditioning and a bath.

The apartment has a kitchen and a terrace, distinguishing it from the rooms. It has a double bed in the bedroom and another on a mezzanine; there is one metre of headroom above the bed on the mezzanine. The living area also has a sofa bed. Pets are allowed on request in the Small Double Room and the Apartment with Terrace, subject to approval. Each accommodation option has its own layout and facilities.

The outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally, and the garden provides an outdoor space to enjoy fine weather in Carros. The accommodation options have private entrances, and each has a private bathroom. The apartment additionally has a kitchen and a terrace, while the rooms offer different facilities, including a fan or air conditioning depending on the room type.

Free public parking is available on site without prior reservation. Wi-Fi is free in the communal areas. Pets are allowed on request and at no extra charge in the Small Double Room and the Apartment with Terrace, subject to approval; they are not allowed in the Double Room. The terrace is exclusive to the apartment, while the Small Double Room and the apartment have a fan; the Double Room has air conditioning and a bath.

Carros stretches across the hills of the Var valley, west of Nice. Its old village, perched above the plain, has ancient lanes, a church and the remains of the castle. The surrounding area alternates between hills, Provençal villages and open landscapes with views of the surrounding highlands. This property suits travellers who want to stay in the hinterland while keeping the option of reaching the coast and Nice's neighbourhoods by car.

In the village, the Château and the Village Church offer a glimpse of the local heritage. The International Centre for Contemporary Art hosts exhibitions in a historic setting, while Parc de la Tourre offers space for a walk. Gattières and Le Broc, two neighbouring villages, are an opportunity to discover more old streets and views over the valley. For an outing in nature, Parc du lac du Broc has paths around the water. Colomars - La Manda and La Bédoule railway stations serve the area; a car makes it easier to travel between the towns and scattered attractions. Nice and its airport are accessible by road.

The Mediterranean climate makes spring and autumn pleasant times to visit, when temperatures are milder for walking through the villages and hills. In summer, plan outings for early morning or late afternoon, then enjoy the swimming pool when it is open. You can spend a day exploring old Carros and the villages of the valley before continuing to the Nice coastline for a walk by the sea. The region also lends itself to a stay combining heritage, nature and city excursions.