Whether you are on holiday or just here for a weekend, there is a multitude of activities to enjoy on the French Riviera. Thanks to its diverse landscapes, you can dip in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, hike in the mountains and in the winter you can even ski all on the same day.
50 min from Nice airport and 30 min from the nearest motorway exit.
Public buses connect La Bergerie to the French Riviera.
Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Menton, Èze, Antibes …. this the French Riviera.
Whether road, gravel, or mountainbike, the choice of beautiful cycling routes across the Riviera is endless. A stone throw away from La bergerie is the celebrated Col Saint Roch from which you can continue to the infamous Col de Turini, rising 1,607 metres above the Mediterranean.
Lucéram is a delightful small mountain village that you can reach from La Bergerie in less than 10 min by car, or walk to in 25 minutes. Perched above a loop of the Paillon river, Luceram was once a fortified outpost located on the ancient Salt Road. The church of Sainte-Marguerite of Austria is a listed historical monument. Its baroque interior is a real delight, in particular a Renaissance altar piece attributed to the great Giovanni Baleison.
Besides three restaurants, you will find two small stores supplying basic necessities and a butcher. "Du Coq au Boeuf" takes your order for fresh bread, croissants and pain chocolat (delivered by the delicious bakery in Escarène).
The village is renowned for their decoration and “christmas crèche walk” which starts in the beginning of December until the beginning of January.
The list of hiking trails in the region is endless. Whatever your fitness level and desires, there is something for everybody. La Bergerie is situated right on one of the most famed local trails.
And we are also fortunate to be on the doorstep of the famous Mercantour National Park.
Sailing, kite surfing, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, diving and so, so much more ...
River hiking, canyoning, rafting, kayaking, there are unlimited ways to experience the raw beauty of this natural environment.
As well as being ideal for hiking, Peira Cava offers a Paint Ball Park as well as a Zipline and Aeral Adventure experience.
Several stables in the area offer riding adventures.
From late June head out for a day trip to the enchanting lavender fields.
Take the gorgeous Mimosa route. The ideal period for walking is from January to early March: the smell of mimosa is omnipresent and the forests are truly golden!
The events we are organising are as widespread as our interests. Starting from concerts to summer schools, yoga events and much more ….
