Mimosa - Sainte Maxime

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This first stop in the Alpes Maritimes region is the birthplace of mimosa.
It is located at the foot of the Tanneron Massif which is home
to the largest mimosa forest in Europe.
Must sees include the Chemin des Douaniers and its castles
before heading into the Estérel Massif where the red volcanic rocks
plummeting into the turquoise water is definitely worth the detour.
SAINTE-MAXIME
Saint-Raphaël, accredited “station classée”, is located at the gateway
to the Esterel Massif. Come and discover its exceptional coastline and
wonderfully-preserved countryside. Its 36 kilometres of coastline will lead you
from the heart of the town on the water’s edge right to the Bay of Agay, passing
by ports and marinas, the secret coves of Boulouris and the Ile d’Or. The Corniche
d’Or, cut into the rock, overhangs the extraordinarily translucent shallows.
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This offer includes:
• 8 days /7 nights in a studio or apartment
• 1 half-day trip by coach to the Tanneron Massif with a tour of a hothouse
• 1 half-day guided walking tour in the Estérel Massif
• 1 guided tour (2 hours) of Saint-Raphaël
• 1 dinner at the Café Barrière restaurant in the Casino* (glass of champagne,
starter, main course, dessert, 1 glass of wine)
• 5€ free chips for the Casino Barrière*.
*Offer exclusively for persons over the age of 18 not banned from gambling. Proof of identity
required. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, consume in moderation.
• 1 visit of the Fragonard Fabrique des Fleurs factory or the historic perfume factory in
Grasse plus a present worth 10€
• Events organised as part of the Carnival Festival
Romantic Carnival Weekend - 2 days/1 night - 61€ - Available from 13th
to 15th February 2015 (Price per person - based on 2 people sharing)
This offer includes:
• 2 days/1 night in a hotel 2* (double room, breakfasts included)
• 1 dinner at the Café Barrière restaurant in the Casino* (glass of champagne,
starter, main course, dessert, 1 glass of wine)
• 5€ free chips for the Casino Barrière*.
Reservations: Tel. 0494 191 060
www.esterel-cotedazur.com • www.cotedazur-reservation.com
MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE
Mid-January to mid-March, during the mimosa flowering season:
Your “à la carte” break with suggested hiking trails.
www.ot-mandelieu.fr (“Le mimosa” tab)
Dispatch of mimosa bouquets.
18th to 25th February 2015:
Buy your tickets for the “corso” parade and trips.
www.ot-mandelieu.fr (“Le mimosa” tab)
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(During the mimosa flowering season) 3 days half-board with the 4th night free.
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
SAINTE-MAXIME
With 11km of Mediterranean coastline, Sainte-Maxime is a haven of calm
where you can savour unforgettable moments wandering along the water’s edge.
The Provencal charm can be found in its traditional tiled houses, typical market,
narrow shop-lined streets and shaded promenade.
The whole family will enjoy the many activities on offer.
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Tel. 0493 606 830 - www.lechampfagou.fr
• Le Moulin du Collet guesthouses
Tel. 0493 367 926 - aubergeducollet.com
• Guest Houses
Tel. 0494 509 393 - www.gites-de-france-var.fr
All other accommodation options in the area:
www.communedetanneron.fr
PÉGOMAS
Exclusive break in the heart of mimosa country
• Hotel le Bosquet
2 nights/2 people. 2 breakfasts included (room from 70€)
Carqueiranne
Tel. 0492 602 120 - www.hoteldubosquet.com
• Hotel restaurant l’Aiglon
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Reservations: Golfe de Saint-Tropez - Pays des Maures Tourist Office.
Tel. 0494 552 200
• Le Champfagou Hotel/Restaurant
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From 30/01 to 02/02/2015. This offer includes 2 nights in a double room plus 1 free
night (breakfast included). Plus places in the stands for the parades. Float workshops,
where Sainte-Maxime clubs decorate their floats, are open to the public from 2pm
onwards. From 5pm: Distribution of lanterns for the evening parade, followed by the
musical «grande parade» on Aymeric Simon-Lorière promenade. Live music, visual
effects and Miss Sainte-Maxime float. Free mimosa. Sunday 1st February: 2.30pm
onwards - procession and flower floats grand parade on Aymeric Simon-Lorière
promenade. Live music, shows and costumes. Free mimosa.
• Events organised as part of the Carnival Festival
SAINT-RAPHAËL
Gassin
“MIMOSA TRAIL” SPECIAL OFFER
93.50€ per person in a 2 star hotel (based on 2 people sharing)
* Offer exclusively for persons over the age of 18 not banned from gambling. Proof of identity
required. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, consume in moderation.
3 nights for the price of 2 (offer available from Friday to Sunday)
Tel. 0493 422 819 - www.hotel-laiglon.com
• Hotel restaurant les Jasmins
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• Hôtel Les Terrasses du Bailli***
Balcony room with a sea-view - 125€ - Breakfast included.
Reservations 0810 005 699* (calls from France cost of a local call)
or 0033 (0)475 752 191 (from abroad).
[email protected] – www.lebaillidesuffren.com
• Villa Louisette Guest Houses: 75€
Room and breakfast/2 people. - Tel. 0603 205 000
• Weekly rental with a special “Mimosa Trail” discount
List available at the Tourist Office - Tel. 0494 056 569
The Mimosa Trail Special Break:
8 days/7 nights - from 215€ - Available from 13th to 22nd February 2015
(Price per person - based on 2 people sharing)
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Budget breaks - The Mimosa Trail 2015
Holiday rentals (per week):
• Madame Joffin: 200€ - studio* (instead of 295€) and 340€ - 2 bedroom
apartment*** (instead of 400 €)
Tel. 0494 010 355
• Les Deux Mas: 300€ - maisonnette** (instead of 410€)
Tel. 0652 038 834
• SARL Hameau de la Nicolinière: 380€ - 4 nights in villa*** (instead of
424€) or 285€ - weekend in villa** (instead of 315€).
Tel. 0621 445 993
Guest houses (for 2 people):
• La Villa Barbarine: 108€/night (instead of 120€)
Tel. 0609 582 441
• Maison du Village Médiéval: 225€ for 3 nights (instead of 255€)
Tel. 0686 964 170
Hotels (for 2 people):
• Le Bellevue**: 67.50 €/night (instead of 75€)
Tel. 0494 711 515
• Le Grand Hôtel***: 65€/night (instead of 95€). Breakfast included.
Tel. 0494 712 372
• La Villa Naïs***: 4 nights for the price of 3.
Tel. 0684 533 415
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In Pégomas, our senses of sight and smell are captivated by the mimosa which
we carefully cultivate and nurture
on the hills. In the heart of the village, the
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Mimosa promenade boasts 11 varieties. On the weekend of 24th & 25th January
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we celebrate the
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holiday haven, infused with mimosa and eucalyptus. Enjoy stunning sea views all
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who wander through its winding lanes and welcoming squares.
The world capital
of perfume, Grasse
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BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
The most beautiful “village in bloom” of France.
A medieval 12th century village with 700 species of rare trees and plants.
From January to March this medieval town wears beautiful bright yellow
and wonderful perfume. The mimosa capital of the Var, the town boasts over
90 varieties. The famous white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
of Cabasson, Brégancon, l’Estagnol and Pellegrin are all nearby.
RAYOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
Welcome Kir and surprise gift
Rayol-Canadel is a tranquil and charming village. Founded in 1925
with a 300 hectare extension of the Môle, the village became independent in 1949.
It is made up of 3 areas along 4km of the RD559 road. An exceptional place
where the wooded hills of the Corniche des Maures plummet into the blue waters
of the Mediterranean with magnificent views of the îles d’or.
Welcome glass of champagne
Tel. 0493 422 294 - www.hotel-lesjasmins.com
• Les Chambres de Mon Moulin guesthouses
Tel. 0664 985 344 - www.les-chambres-de-mon-moulin.com
Find our other accommodation options at:
Tel. 0492 602 070 - www.villedepegomas.com
GRASSE
Special Mimosa/winter stays
Special offers and weekend ideas in the perfume capital throughout winter in 2, 3,
4 and 5 star hotels and guest houses.
Go to www.grasse.fr
BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
RAYOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
SAINTE-MAXIME
Gonzalez Park
Domaine du Rayol gardens
Walks and hikes in the Maures massif
Organised tours of the village and the Domaine du Rayol
Myrtes Botanical Gardens / Pointe des Sardinaux cape
Coastal path / Estérel Massif / Coves of Anthéor and Le Trayas
Julien Cavatore, arboriculturist
Monumental steps (listed as an historic monument) / Le Patec
pergola / African commandos monument / The National Necropolis
Nature walks organised by the Tourist Office
Bus tour of the Tanneron hothouses
Guided walks in the Estérel Massif
Mimosa Festival
Le Palet d’Or
Brégançon Fort/Old village
EVENTS
> Themed tours “The Mimosa Odyssey” in the Domaine du Rayol
gardens. In January and February the Domaine du Rayol offers a
real “Mediterranean Garden” mimosa world tour. An opportunity to
discover over thirty different species of mimosa and learn how to
look after and acclimatize these species.
Friday 30th January, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th February at 2pm.
> Spring Festival at the Domaine du Rayol - Sunday 22nd March
> Guided walk “Le Rayol through Mimosa” every Saturday at 3pm
or Sunday at 10am.
Sign-up and departure at the Tourist Office - 5€/person - Free
for under-12’s - Length 1 hour 30 mins approx (minimum 5
participants).
Some wonderful surprises lie in store for you on this guided walk
through the mimosa (walking paths, monumental steps, the Patec
and on to the flag to admire the spectacular views...)
Mimosalia
EVENTS
> Mimosalia: collectable plants exhibition and sales First botanical event of the year where the largest specialist
arboriculturists in France and garden decoration experts
come together. Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January
> “Corso fleuri” flower parade
(one of the oldest on the Riviera)
Flowered float parade, folk music, flower battles.
Entrance: 6€, free for under 10’s. Sunday 22nd February
> Guided botanical tour of Gonzalez Park, austral garden (see
calendar). Meet at the Tourist Office in the old village.
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> The national Mimosa specialist
Julien CAVATORE, arboriculturist, grower, collector, will share with
you his passion and help you to discover his profession and his
180 mimosa species and varieties. The only collection of its type
in France awarded by the C.C.V.S. You can also discover rare and
contemporary plants in the nursery boasting a display garden.
22, chemin des Orchidées – Quartier de Manjastre
83 230 BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
Tel. 0494 004 023 – Fax. 0970 296 712
[email protected] - www.mimosa-cavatore.com
> Mimosa and cut flowers specialist, Valérie TORRES
Mimosa and cut flowers producer. Home delivery from January to
end of February. She grows 3 varieties of mimosa: the Mirandol, the
Bon Accueil and the Gaulois Astier!
More information at: www.mimosa-bouquets.com
Brin de soleil - Valérie Torres - 870 chemin du Landon
83230 Bormes les Mimosas - Tel. 0610 369 705
> Tourist Office
1 place Gambetta - 83 230 BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS
Tel. 0494 013 838
[email protected]
www.bormeslesmimosas.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Bormes-les-Mimosas
Coastal path / Estérel Massif / Tanneron Massif
San Peyre natural park
“History of La Napoule” tour / “Au Pays du Mimosa” walks & hikes
“From mimosa to perfume” excursions
Mimosa hothouse
“Grand corso fleuri’ flower parades
La Napoule castle / San Peyre summit site
EVENTS
Mimosa Festival - 18th to 25th February
> Inaugural evening at the Notre-Dame des Mimosas chapel 7pm, free entry - Friday 20th
> Extraordinary “corso” parade on the water with fireworks
show on the banks of the Siagne (in front of the Pullman) 8pm - Friday 20th
> Mimosa queen elections - Centre Expo Congrès (Congress
Centre) - from 2pm, free entry - Saturday 21st
> Evening parade in the town centre - from 6.30pm - Free Saturday 21st
> “Grand corso” parade plus flower battle - Sea-front
promenade - 2.30pm - Sunday 22nd
Free entry to the covered walk or 13€ (adults) in the stands
> Traditional Children’s Carnival in the town centre - from
3.30pm to 5pm - Wednesday 25th
806 av. de Cannes - 06 210 MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE
Tel. 0493 936 464 - [email protected]
www.ot-mandelieu.fr - twitter.com/mandelieuotc
www.facebook.com/mandelieulanapouletourisme
Walks and hikes: Tanneron Crests
Tanneron Forest
Mimosa nurseries
Mimosa walks / The Golden Road
Mimosa Festival
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Carnival / Agay Flower Festivals
Notre Dame de la Victoire Basilica / Corniche d’Or
12th century Romanesque church / Ile d’Or
EVENTS
CARNIVAL FESTIVAL - 14th to 22nd February 2015
> Saturday 14th (afternoon): Children’s Carnival
> Sunday 15th at 3pm: Carnival Float Parade
> Retailers’ clearance sale
> Sunday 22nd from 2.30pm: Agay Flower Festival
> Trip to the Tanneron hothouses by bus (half-day trip from 1.30pm
to 5.30pm. Adults - 27€) - See calendar
> Guided walks in the Estérel Massif - See calendar
National Forestry Office guide (Adults: 12€. Children: 8€)
> Dr Sandrine Cheyppe: Mimosa walks from 2.30pm to 4pm (Adults
- 15€. Children aged 8 to 15 years - 7.50€. Free for under 8’s)
Information and reservations at the Tourist Office.
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> Le Palet d’Or chocolate shop:
“Mimosa macarons and marshmallow”
and “Le Mimosa d’Agay” chocolate.
170, rue de l’Agay - Tel. 0494 820 088 - www.le-palet-d-or.com
> Municipal Tourist and Congress Office
99, quai Albert 1er - 83 702 SAINT-RAPHAËL CEDEX
Tél. 04 94 19 52 52 • www.saint-raphael.com
[email protected]
Saint-Raphaël Tourisme
> Tourist Office
1, Promenade A. Simon-Lorière
BP 107 - 83 120 SAINTE-MAXIME CEDEX
Tél. 0 826 20 83 83 (0,15 €/min)
www.sainte-maxime.com
[email protected]
sainte-maxime tourisme
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Calendrier
JANUARY
6, 13, 20, 27
Gonzalez Park visit > Bormes-les-Mimosas
17
Miss Sainte-Maxime elections > Sainte-Maxime
24, 25
Mimosalia > Bormes-les-Mimosas
Mimosa Weekend > Pégomas
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“The Mimosa Odyssey” themed tours
> Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
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Mimosa Festival > Sainte-Maxime
FEBRUARY
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All month
Mimosa and the Tanneron “Mimosistes” > Tanneron
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Mimosa Festival > Sainte-Maxime
Mimosa Festival > Tanneron
3, 10, 17, 24
Gonzalez Park visit > Bormes-les-Mimosas
6, 13, 20, 27
“The Mimosa Odyssey” themed tours
> Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
7th Feb to 8th
March
Covered ice rink > Sainte-Maxime
11, 18, 24
Walks in the Esterel > Saint-Raphaël
13, 20, 27
Visit to the Tanneron hothouses > Saint-Raphaël
14
Children’s Carnival > Saint-Raphaël
Mimosa walk > Saint-Raphaël
15
Carnival floats > Saint-Raphaël
Walks and hikes in the Tanneron Massif
18, 19, 20, 21, > Mandelieu-La Napoule
23, 24, 25
Repotting and grafting workshop at 3pm
at the “Pepinière” > Mandelieu-La Napoule
GRASSE
International Perfume Museum / Fragonard Museum Costa Collection /
Art and History Museum / Jean-Honoré Fragonard Museum Villa /
Amiral de Grasse Memorial / Provencal Costume and Jewellery Museum
19, 20, 21,
23, 24, 25
“From Mimosa to Perfume” coach trips
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
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Inaugural evening - Chapelle des Mimosas
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
Extaordinary “corso” parade on the water with fireworks
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
Mimosa hothouses
St Cassien des Bois: 12th century chapel / 11th century Tour Carrée
(square tower) / Flour mill / Notre-Dame de Peygros church
Tanneron Forest / Panoramic views
> Tourist and Congress Office
EVENTS
> Miss Sainte-Maxime 2015 elections:
Miss Sainte-Maxime 2015 will be crowned during this wonderful
evening show from 9pm in the Théâtre de la Mer gazebo - Free
entry (pre-booking required). Saturday 17th January.
> Mimosa Festival:
You will be charmed by the magical scent of the yellow flower!
Come for the weekend and enjoy the traditional “corso du mimosa”
flower parade in Sainte-Maxime!
Saturday 31st January & Sunday 1st February
Saturday: from 2pm - Tour of the Flower float workshops. From
5pm - Distribution of lanterns for the evening parade in the
towncentre and on the promenade accompanied by live music and
visual effects. Distribution of free mimosa.
Sunday: From 2.30pm - Mimosa flower floats grand parade on
the sea-front promenade accompanied by live music, shows and
costumes. Distribution of free Mimosa. Tickets for the stands: 5€,
free on the covered walk. Reservations: Tourist Office
> For children
Sainte-Maxime on Ice - 450 m2 covered ice rink - 5€ or 4€ for under
12’s. Open every day from 2pm to 6.30pm on Aymeric Simon-Lorière
Promenade from Saturday 7th February to Sunday 8th March. Evening
skating on Saturday 21st and 28th February from 8pm to 11pm.
> “Le Mimosa” nature walk
Within a tree-filled park, amongst local and exotic scents you will
find Australian mimosa trees. Some are easy to recognize, others
a lot more difficult for the uninitiated. After this walk you will know
everything there is to know about mimosa: the truth and the lies,
the good and the bad...
Thursday 26th February and Friday 6th March at 2.30pm
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> Claudy fleurs
In the traditional covered market, you will love the subtle perfume
of the fresh flower and mimosa bouquets.
Covered market and 19, rue Hoche - Tel. 0494 962 269
> Chocofleurs: flower flavour chocolates!
Created by Jean-Louis VAISSAUD, chocolatier. Lavender, rose,
violet, orange blossom and mimosa flavour chocolates!
Tour and free tasting for groups at “La Muscadine” chocolate shop
(groups only, pre-booking required).
Tel. 0494 964 612
PÉGOMAS
Permanent exhibition: “Tanneron yesterday and today” (at the Tourist
Office) - Slideshow: Mimosa and the Tanneron “Mimosistes” (February
at the Tourist Office)
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> Mimosa producer and hothouse:
• M. and Mme OGGERO: direct sales.
120 place Jeanne d’Arc - Capitou - Tel. 0493 930 145
> Mimosée tart with crystallised Provence fruit: created
by François RAIMBAULT, pastry chef at the 2 Michelin starred
restaurant, L’Oasis. The patisserie is part of the Relais Desserts
chain. 6 rue Jean Honoré-Carle - Tel. 0492 973 182
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TANNERON
> Walks and excursions:
• “Au Pays du Mimosa” walks - 13€
2 hours approx in the Tanneron Massif - see calendar.
• “From Mimosa to Perfume” coach trips - 25€
4 1/2 hours approx. Mandelieu-Tanneron-Grasse and return
journey - see calendar.
> Repotting and grafting workshop at the Pépinière Rubino - Free
- see calendar.
> Tourist Office
Place Michel Goy - BP 14
83 820 RAYOL-CANADEL-SUR-MER
Tél. 04 94 05 65 69 - [email protected]
www.lerayolcanadel.fr
Underwater archaeology and prehistory museum
The Tour Carrée (square tower)
“Corso fleuri” flower parade
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SAINT-RAPHAËL
EVENTS
> Decoration of the village square by volunteers and Tanneron
clubs and charities - Saturday 31st January
> 19th Mimosa Festival - Sunday 1st February
“Corso fleuri” flower parade, decorated floats, distribution of mimosa,
folk groups, entertainment, Provençal and Craft market all day.
> Walking trail in the Tanneron Crests: (15km walk through
mimosa and eucalyptus trees); a 1 hour walk around the village
(open to all) – all year round
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> Market: Provence enamels, honey, Mimosa-based products on the village square, afternoons from January to March
> Mimosa Hothouses: the mimosa flower is cultivated
in Tanneron by “mimosistes” arboriculturists
to sell as bouquets (picking Mimosa is strictly forbidden).
Some mimosistes open their nurseries and hothouses to the public
(areas where green mimosa buds are made to flower).
• AUGIER hothouse: Mimosa sales and shipping only. No visits.
Tel. 0493 606 801 - www.mimosa-augier.com
• BOSI hothouse: Mimosa and foliage sales and shipping. Free visits
by appointment everyday. Tel. 0493 606 590
• LEZE hothouse: free visit of the hothouse by appointment. Tel. 0493 606 817
• VIAL hothouse & honey producers: mimosa shipping, bee keeping,
second-hand goods dealers. Tours of the citrus greenhouse, sale of
honey and honey-based products.
Tel. 0493 606 632 - www.vial-tanneron.fr
List of Mimosa nurseries available from the Tanneron Tourist Office
or at www.communedetanneron.fr
> Tourist Office
Place de la Mairie - 83 440 TANNERON
Tel. 0493 607 173 - www.communedetanneron.fr
[email protected]
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EVENTS
> Mimosa weekend: festive entertainment all around the village, a
magical weekend full of surprises. Not to be missed! - Saturday
24th and Sunday 25th January 2015
> Folklore: The Mimosa Brotherhood, the grand master and his
disciples bring you mimosa in all its glory
> Mimosa walks - Les Sausserons: Let the scent of the Mimosa
blossom be your guide! An easy walk which will lead you to the
edge of the Mimosa nurseries / La Verrerie: a heavily wooded
path with edible plants, wild mimosa and cultivated mimosa. / The
Mimosa Garden: a pleasant place to recharge your batteries.
> The Golden Road: by scooter, motorbike, car or coach,
intoxicatingly-perfumed roads and surprising landscapes.
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> La mimosette: a speciality pastry invented in Pégomas, only made
during the Mimosa season.
> Hothouse visit and sale of Mimosa:
• Stéphane REYNAUD - Tel. 0616 101 718
• Jean-Paul REYNAUD - Tel. 0493 422 152
www.directmimosa.fr
> Sale of Mimosa:
• Éric BLANC - Tel. 0493 606 716
• FREGA - Contact info point
• BIANCHI - Contact info point
> Tourist Information Point
287, av. de Grasse - 06 580 PÉGOMAS
Tel. 0492 602 070
[email protected]
www.villedepegomas.fr
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Tourist perfumeries / Confiserie Florian confectionery /
Espace terroirs (local produce)
Mimosa Queen elections > Mandelieu-La Napoule
Evening parade and entertainment
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
Mimosa walk > Saint-Raphaël
“Corso fleuri” flower parade > Bormes-les-Mimosas
“Grand corso fleuri” flower parade
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
Agay Flower Festival > Saint-Raphaël
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Jasmine festival
Cathedral and Bishop’s palace / Town Hall / Medieval houses / 18th
century mansions / Former factories of Chiris et Roure perfumers /
Fountains
Expo-Rose exhibition and fair
Traditional Children’s Carnival
> Mandelieu-La Napoule
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EVENTS
> Expo-Rose - May
In summer:
> Perfumed siestas
> “Le temps des contes” story festival
> Jasmine Festival
> Sculpture Symposium
> Bio Grasse - September
> European Heritage Days - September
> Christmas events - December
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Mimosa Nature Walk > Sainte-Maxime
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Mimosa Nature Walk > Saint-Raphaël
MARCH
MIMOSA-LINKED OCCUPATIONS
> Espace terroirs: in their Provencal shop, M. and Mme KSIBI
champion regional producers. Honey, home-made jams, orange
wine, olive oils and also flower gastronomy: range of syrups, wines,
liquors… M. and Mme KSIBI, 45 chemin des Castors
Quartier St-Antoine - 06130 Grasse
Tel. 0493 778 323 - Fax. 0493 778 324
[email protected] - www.espaceterroirs.com
> Confiserie FLORIAN:
Guests from all over the world are welcomed year-round
to discover how South of France specialities are made.
Le Pont du Loup - 06140 Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Tel. 0493 593 320 - www.confiserieflorian.com
> Tourist perfumeries offer perfume creations, eau de toilette,
soaps and other Mimosa-based beauty products.
> Visit of the Pays de Grasse hothouses and tasting of produce (on
request).
> Tourist Office
Place de la Buanderie - CS12105
06131 Grasse Cedex - Tél. 04 93 36 66 66
[email protected]
www.grasse.fr
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Walks in the Esterel Massif > Saint-Raphaël
3, 10, 17,
24, 31
Gonzalez Park visit > Bormes-les-Mimosas
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Mimosa Nature Walk > Sainte-Maxime
“The Mimosa Odyssey” themed tours
> Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
Mimosa Walk > Saint-Raphaël
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Spring Festival> Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
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Every weekend in January, February and March:
Mimosa walks > Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
Key
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Carnivals
Exhibitions
Walks /excursions
Various
Walks/excursions
Shops, trades or
Mimosa-based products
Corsos flower
parades / Carnivals
Architectural heritage /
Noteworthy sites
Museums
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Natural heritage
Exhibitions
Crédits photos : K. Prioville, Vertige Photos - OMT BORMES - OT GRASSE - ©N.Gomez
OT MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE / P. Delpierre - VILLE PÉGOMAS - RAYOL CANADEL / E. Bertrand
OT SAINTE-MAXIME - OT SAINT-RAPHAËL © G.Roumestan