My family has just spent a glorious week at this beautiful, holiday home on the outskirts of Vence. We were welcomed by Mathieu and his mother, Colette, who generously provided a bottle of home-made olive oil and a jar of delicious home-made orange marmalade for our stay, as well as a vase of fresh flowers in the living room. They also provided a Craquelin Vençois - a buttery almond and honey cake topped with whole almonds and icing sugar only available in Vence - it was yummy! The three bedrooms were comfortable, each with an en suite bath and/or shower room, the kitchen was well-equipped and the outdoor kitchen area had a sink, a fridge and two barbecues, one gas and one for charcoal! The pool was perfect, especially for our grandchildren aged two and five - the shallow steps made it easy for them to get in and out. Each evening as darkness fell, we sat out on the back terrace overlooking the mountains and the distant Alps, drinking Provençal rosé and wishing we could stay longer. Vence, a ten minute drive away, has much to offer too. The Cathedal is worth a visit, if only for the Chagall mosaic, and Matisse's beautiful Chapel of the Rosary is a must see.