The sights of Villeneuve-Loubet amaze tourists with their originality and leave an impressive mark in memory. The rich historical past has left a legacy that not only the residents of Villeneuve-Loubet, but all the French, are sincerely proud of.
The combination of the sea breeze, the beauty of nature, the majesty of the mountains and historical monuments creates a particularly indelible impression.
The famous ancient building is the Castle, which is impossible to pass by without noticing its beauty and majesty. It was built in the twelfth century, reconstructed in the fifteenth century, and restored in the nineteenth.
The structure has a moat and an old drawbridge, as well as a double defensive line – one of them runs along the edge of the park, the other protects it along with an old tower.
The castle was confiscated during the French Revolution, but was not destroyed because it housed a hospital for wounded soldiers who were seriously injured during the Italian campaign under Napoleon Bonaparte.
It has survived intact to this day, like all the beautiful streets of the old village that was built nearby. The Tourist Office organizes interesting tours of the tower, the courtyard and the park.
Another attraction in Villeneuve-Loubet that deserves attention is the Museum of Culinary Arts. It is open for visits at any time of the year, seven days a week, except Mondays in the last month of autumn.
Here you can see everything related to the art of cooking, because, as you know, the French are famous gourmets. It is here that original and delicious recipes of dishes popular in France and in the world are laid out. Tourists get to the kitchen, where there is all the utensils and equipment necessary for cooking. Here you can find everything related to the culinary arts.
Particular attention is drawn in this museum to the menus of large receptions that were held in past centuries. For example, in the seventieth year of the nineteenth century, the dinner menu for the occasion of Christmas, the celebration took place during the fierce battles between France and Prussia. That evening, all kinds of dishes were served on the table from wild animals and birds that were caught in the Vincennes zoo.
Another solid attraction that does not leave indifferent tourists Villeneuve-Loubet is the Military Museum. It works every day, a break from 12.00 to 14.00, admission is free for everyone. Here you can see original, breathtaking exhibits related to military operations and conflicts of past centuries.
Vaugrenier Park is another famous landmark of Villeneuve-Loubet. You can easily get here along the A-8 highway, in the direction of Antibes.
The scale of the park is one hundred hectares, there is a natural forest lake, and the park itself is known for a mixture of plants from different climatic zones. Residents and guests of the city often go to this park for picnics or sunbathe on the municipal beach.
This is not a complete list of the sights of this wonderful city, which can win the heart of the traveler once and for all.
