Travelling to the region
The whole region is serviced well by road, rail and air. Average flight times from the UK to the South of France are between one and a half hours from Gatwick and two and a half hours from Edinburgh (not including flight change times).
By road, via UK South Coast ferries or Eurotunnel, the region can be comfortably reached in two to three travelling days.
By rail, Eurotunnel links from Paris service all major Cities on the South Coast of France.
Air travel
It is assumed that the vast majority of visitors to the Art Lover’s House will travel by air. There are two major airports servicing the region: Nice and Marseille, with a third - Toulon - proposed for a major increase in receiving flights from the UK over the next five years.
Var is two hours by road from Marseille, an hour and a quarter from Nice and - with the proposed increase in traffic to Toulon - less than an hour from this airport.
There are several low cost airlines currently flying to Marseille and Nice in addition to scheduled flights. Nice and Marseille airports can be reached either direct or by one flight change from eleven UK airports in nine cities.
Travelling from Nice Airport to Mons
On leaving the airport follow Tôutes Diréctions. Immediately pick up signs for the A8 (toll road) signed for Toulon and Aix en Provence. Join the A8 and after approximately 35 kilometres leave at Junction 39. Travelling time approximately 45 minutes.
Follow signs for Lac de St. Cassien on the D37 and after approximately 8 kilometres go around the major roundabout left following signs for Fayence on the D563. Travelling time approximately 15 minutes.
Follow the D563 for approximately 5 kilometres and look out for signs for Callian to the right. Drive through the village of Callian and immediately on leaving the village take the left turning signposted for Mons. Follow signs for Mons. Travelling time approximately 20 minutes.
Immediately on arriving at Mons village there is a small car park to the left. From the car park, facing the village walls, take the first road to your left. This is Rue Pierre Porre. The house is approximately 50 metres along the road to your right.
Total approximate travelling time 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travelling from Marseille Airport to Mons
On leaving the airport follow Toutes Directions. Immediately pick up signs for the A8 (toll road) signed for Nice. Join the A8 and after approximately 190 kilometres leave at Junction 39. Travelling time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Follow signs for Lac de St. Cassien on the D37 and after approximately 8 kilometres go around the major roundabout left following signs for Fayence on the D563. Travelling time approximately 15 minutes.
Follow the D563 for approximately 5 kilometres and look out for signs for Callian to the right. Drive through the village of Callian and immediately on leaving the village take the left turning signposted for Mons. Follow signs for Mons. Travelling time approximately 20 minutes.
Immediately on arriving at Mons village there is a small car park to the left. From the car park, facing the village walls, take the first road to your left. This is Rue Pierre Porre. The house is approximately 50 metres along the road to your right.
Total approximate travelling time 2 hours 20 minutes.
Alternatively follow signs for Fayence and then signs for Mons; the village can be reached via either Callian or Fayence, with both roads arriving at Mons at the same junction.
Vehicle Hire
Collection from Nice or Marseille airports can be arranged.
My 7 seater vehicle can be hired for the duration of your visit, by prior arrangement.