In the hills behind Cannes
in Mougins, once home to Picasso, you will find Le Manoir de L’Etang. A
Manor House, built in the 19th century, it is set in four hectares of land
and overlooks a small lake covered in lotus flowers.
As well as a swimming pool
and terraces, the Manoir de L'Etang has its own extensive gardens, now
under the direction of Stephen Woodhams, a top London Landscape Architect.
The hotel is an oasis on
the Riviera away from the bustle of this famous coastline and is the perfect
place to relax whilst enjoying good food and spectacular views.
Accommodation - The
21 bedrooms are spread between a number of charming buildings. They are
of a good size and most of them face south with views of the hills and
lake.
All the rooms are air-conditioned
and have ensuite bathroom. The beds have crisp Egyptian cotton sheets and
the bathroom linen is of the finest quality.
Dining & Local Information
- Il Lago is the contemporary Italian restaurant at Le Manoir de L'Etang
where you can enjoy both lunch and dinner. Luigi Fiore, the Chef, has created
a comprehensive menu providing a wide choice of antipasti dishes, delicious
pasta as well as fish from the region. High quality ingredients, sourced
from Italy, ensure the authenticity of the cuisine. As well as wines from
the region you will also find many famous Italian wines.
Facilities & Activities
- At the hotel fitness training, massage and beauty therapy is available
to meet all your needs. The emphasis at Le Manoir de L'Etang is on service
ensuring your stay is a truly memorable one.
For those who enjoy golf,
the European Championship course at Cannes-Mougins, is only a few minutes
away. In addition, there are many other golf courses within close proximity
of the hotel.
Cannes, with its exclusive
shopping and great beaches, is only 7 kilometers away and, in the hills
nearby there are several picturesque villages such as Mougins, Valbonne
and Biot.
With a beautiful panoramic
view of the sea, the village of Mougins has a wonderful cultural atmosphere
with many art galleries, antique shops and a wonderful museum devoted to
Pablo Picasso.
The Valmasque Forest Park
is popular for hiking, walking, and other sports or, you can simply benefit
from the beautiful environment which surrounds you. The Fontmerle Pond,
ideal for bird lovers, has over sixty different species of bird. It is
also famous for its lotuses having the largest lotus colony in Europe.
Manoir
de L’Etang is approximately 25
minutes from Nice Airport.