Mandelieu-La-Napoule

Situated at the foot of the Massif du Tanneron, home to Europe's largest mimosa forest, framed by the Mediterranean and the Massif d'Estérel mountain range and crossed by the small coastal Siagne river, Mandelieu is a destination of 1,000 colours. The Château de La Napoule, whose garden was awarded the French "Remarkable Garden" label l, the coastal path, the banks of the River Siagne and Mont San Peyre are the Mimosa Capital's natural and heritage jewels waiting to be discovered in winter.

Agenda

THINGS TO SEE, THINGS TO DO ...

BIG FLOWER PARADEI

The big flower parade is back on Sunday 23 February, facing the sea on La Napoule's most beautiful avenue, in an explosion of colours and scents. This year it pays tribute to the Belle Epoque with its floats accompanied by musicians, street performers, troupes and folk and modern dancers who'll be there to make you dream!

COASTAL PATH / MASSIF DE L'ESTÉREL MASSIF / MASSIF DU TANNERON / SAN PEYRE REGIONAL PARK

The Massif de l'Estérel was torn from the African continent when the Mediterranean was formed. Straight from the bowels of the earth 250 million years ago, its colour and rugged relief are the result of volcanic activity. The steep coves plunging into the Mediterranean bear witness to this turbulent geological history, and offer some astonishing landscapes: screes of scarlet rock, belvederes overlooking the Corniche d'Or, fragrant massifs, mysterious caves and panoramas where the sea meets the sky.

MIMOSA COUNTRY" WALKS "FROM MIMOSA TO PERFUME" EXCURSIONS "

Accompanied by a specialist guide, discover the mimosa in its natural environment on a 2-hour walk with a 150-metre ascent in the Massif du Tanneron. This walk requires a good level of fitness and hiking boots.

CHÂTEAU DE LA NAPOULE

SAN PEYRE SUMMIT SITE

Château de la Napoule is an ancient medieval fortress restored by an American artist couple, Henry and Marie Clews, during the Roaring Twenties. The gardens, awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label, are home to works by visual artists.

BOOK AN ACTIVITY

Find out what you can do with mimosa in Mandelieu! Book online at the tourist office website: boutique.mandelieu-tourisme.com/activites-mimosa.html