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    Vallauris (French pronunciation:; Occitan: Valàuria; Niçard subdialect: Valàuri) is a seaside commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is located in the metropolitan area (and is today effectively an extension of the city) of Antibes, bordering it on its west side.

  2. Get Inspired. Towns and Villages. Alpes-Maritimes Tourism. Tourism in Vallauris. You can spend your stay in Vallauris? This town on the French Riviera and in the hinterland of Nice is a delightful place with its historic town centre, its monuments, its lively streets…

    • Vallauris Golfe Juan
    • 2000 Years of Pottery Traditions
    • Discover The Artisans, Museums and Works of Art Around Pottery
    • Picasso and Vallauris
    • The Essential Museums of Vallauris
    • Events : The Biennial, The Festivities
    • Enjoy The Sun and The Sea
    • Contact

    Vallauris Golf Juan consists of 2 distinct cities. The seaside resort Golfe-Juan on 3 km of seafront and Vallauris inland, village of ceramic tradition. 300 days of sunshine delight its 27,364 inhabitants (2019 figures). The commune enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with temperatures ranging from 11°C in winter to 25°C in summer.

    Vallauris is labeled "City and Crafts". It holds this title thanks to its 2000 years of pottery tradition. This heritage begins in the Gallo-Roman era, with the manufacture of bricks and pots. In the 16th century, the city had its first 3 pottery factories, located in the current rue des Tours. A few centuries later, in 1829, it counted 32. The eco...

    Vallauris, the pottery city, is to be explored by strolling in its downtown and its historic district. Lose yourself in the streets to discover the secrets of the ceramists and admire their works. A journey to the heart of the tradition and know-how of ceramists and potters.

    Picasso lived in Vallauris from 1948 to 1955. During this period, he produced many works, including a major one: "War and Peace". Picasso found a passion for the art of ceramics and linocut (engraving technique) when he arrived in Vallauris. For him ceramics is not a minor art. He produced nearly 4,000 original works over a period of twenty years. ...

    The works of Picasso can be admired in the castle-museum. This building, former prior of the Abbey of Lérins, dates from the Renaissance. It includes 3 museums: The National Museum Picasso "War and Peace", the Magnelli Museum and the Museum of Ceramics.

    Theatre of the Sea

    At the Camille Rayon harbor, the Jean Marais Theater of the Sea offers open-air shows with a view of the sea. The shows take place during the summer and can be free or paying. An original experience to share with your friends and family. Find the program by clicking here.

    The Pottery Festival

    The 2nd Sunday of August is the pottery festival in Vallauris. Entirely free of charge, discover the know-how of Vallauris pottery in a festive atmosphere. On the programme: demonstrations of pottery making, creative workshops, parades in town, games...

    Located on the coast of the French Riviera, Vallauris Golfe-Juan is an ideal seaside resort for your walks by the sea, a drink on the terrace, browse the markets ...

    Tourist Office 4, av. Georges Clemenceau 06220 Vallauris 04 93 63 18 38 contact.tourisme@vallauris.fr www.vallaurisgolfejuan-tourisme.fr

  3. See selection. Two cities in one, which complement: Vallauris Golfe-Juan is a city of over 30,000 inhabitants, an area of 1304 hectares, situated in the Alpes-Maritimes between Cannes and Antibes. It enjoys a wonderful climate with over 300 sunny days a year.

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  5. The old town. Built in a grid style based on plans imposed by Dom Raynier Lascaris, the prior of Lérins and lord of Vallauris during the habitation act of 1501. The fortifications here aren’t ramparts in the strict sense of the world.

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