Everything everyone else here says about St. Maxime is true, it's a fabulous place to stay. Huge breakfast, with champagne(!), and very pleasant early evening drinks with the other guests. However, if arriving into Nice airport be advised that the taxi drivers will charge about 70 euro. There is a sign saying St Paul should be 42-47 euro, with another... more

St. Paul may be France's prettiest hilltop town. Villa St. Maxime is an independent and worthy reason to come here. Some years back the charming American owners found an unfinished structure, and completed the Villa as a purpose built B&B, with amazing public spaces inside and out, which perfectly capture views of the town above and the valley below that... more

There was a vague feeling of sadness as we left Villa St Maxime. It is such a relaxing happy place - an oasis of calm from the busy little streets of St Paul or the heavy tourism of Nice or Cannes. The owners are so laid back it transmits to the staff, guests and general ambiance. Lovely breakfasts available to... more

Villa St Maxime is just outside the walls of St Paul du Vence and an easy stroll up the hill to the city gate. It has a patio that overlooks the entire valley down to Nice and the Mediterranean Sea. The building itself is modern, extremely clean and neat. But the best thing about St Maxime is its hosts Ann... more

Wow! From the moment you arrive and are offered a welcome drink, the Villa oozes relaxation. Everything is peaceful and calm, despite it's close proximity to Nice and the touristy village of St Paul de Vence. There are only 5 rooms (we'd the smallest in the house which doesn't have a large balcony, and I'd stay in the larger one... more

If you're looking for somewhere on the Côte d'Azur that is a little away from the madness of the coast (but not too far), has fantastic service, is thoroughly quiet and relaxing and just generally that little bit special, look no further! The proprietors, Ann and John, are immensely friendly and welcoming and their knowledge of the local area is... more

I just completed my annual pilgrimage to the old country (Italy) and had particularly good luck this time. I drove from Stresa in Lago Maggiore up to Nice and found one truly excellent restaurant and two really fine hotels. I'm submitting those reviews as well. This review is about a hotel called Villa St. Maxime, north of Nice in the... more

We were traveling to Provence and staying in St.Maxime for 3 nights Nice and clean private BB villa near small town St-Paul. Pluses: not so many visitors in hotel: when it is full 5-6 couples. Clean , Air condition ( very useful when it is 40C outside), quiet, nice and friendly english speaking owners. Minuses : Accessibility is not perfect,... more

If you're going to the Nice-region and like to stay not far from the airport but away from the crowds by the sea, take a few nights at this lovely villa. It's far from average... In addition to what has been said here: there are few guests which makes it very calm, the tempo is slow (breakfast is served from... more