The notion of living in a treehouse might be a far-fetched dream for some, but here at Orion B&B, it is something that can be made quite real. So if you want to fulfill your childhood fantasies of spending a night or two up in the trees, this is definitely the perfect getaway for you.
Bagheera is our 2 person treehouse, with bedroom, fully functional bathroom, and a sunny rounded terrace that overlooks the natural swimmingpool and the village of Saint Paul de Vence.
Treehouse description
Bagheera is a simple yet stylish treehouse that is fully heated and insulated. Measuring 20 square meters, it is quite spacious – and that is excluding the large 10-square meter balcony out front that has a splendid view of the grounds.
It has all the amenities guests need for a satisfying and comfortable stay. Inside, there is a double bed complete with linen, a little table with chairs and a bench, a bathroom with a fully working toilet, hot and cold shower, a heated towel rack and towels, and even a hairdryer. On the terrace you'll find a table and two chairs. For people who can't wait till breakfast or need to be able to make their cuppa at any point during the day, a kettle with a selection of teas and coffee is provided.
As there are no kitchens in the tree houses all guests have access to the "summer kitchen", a shared refrigerator, and a microwave oven. Crockery and cutlery is at your disposal so you can prepare yourself a little picnic to enjoy in the garden.
For those who want to get in touch with friends and family back home, there is a free-WiFi connection in the summer kitchen and in the garden.
→ From Marseille, take exit n° 47 Villeneuve Loubet, Cagnes sur Mer, Vence
→ From Nice or Italie, take exit n° 48 Cagnes sur Mer, Vence from Nice or Italie
→ GPS: Lat: , Long: 7.127429
BY AIR
Nearest airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
→ From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus (see below), or hire a car.
BY TRAIN
Nearest train station is Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Nice is accessible by TGV direct from Paris and other major French cities and there is a shuttle service between Nice, Cagnes-sur-Mer, and all main towns along the French Riviera.
→ From the train station, you can take a taxi or a bus (see below)
BY TAXI
→ Pre-book a transfer from the airport or railway station with our local taxi company: /
→ Or reserve a taxi from Nice Airport's taxi rank:
BY BUS
Bus n° 400 runs every 30 to 45 mins and links Nice city center / Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (Bus stop "Aéroport Promenade" is a 10-15 min walk from Terminal 1) / Saint-Laurent du Var / Cagnes sur Mer / La Colle sur Loup / Saint-Paul. The bus will bring you to the bus stop in the village of Saint-Paul de Vence, from where you can either take a taxi (if you have heavy luggage) or simply walk down the hill to Orion (a 20 minute walk).
→ Nice city center to Saint-Paul de Vence takes approximately 1 hour.
About the area
Bagheera is within walking distance to the quaint medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence which is situated in a region that is teeming with tradition and history.
Therefore, there are numerous museums guests can visit in the area such as the locally known La Fondation Maeght à Saint-Paul de Vence, the Picasso Museum in Antibes, and the Le Musée d'Art Moderne à Nice – to mention a few.
In addition to those noted places, there are also various festivals guests can take part in like the Le Festival de Cannes, the Les Concerts du Cloître in Nice, and the Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival.
So for those who are fond of sightseeing and getting a taste of local French culture, this is the place to be.
However, if you are more inclined to go exploring, you can visit nearby national parks – such as the Le Parc National du Mercantour and the La Réserve des Monts d'Azur among many others – and indulge in exciting outdoor activities like canyoneering.
But if you only wish to relax, you can simply hang around your treehouse or check out the eco-friendly spa on the grounds. In there, you can get a massage, keep warm at the sauna, or swim in the pool.
Added by: Travgalincal, date added: , country: the United States
I only wish we could have stayed here longer. Orion is so peaceful, and it was a great two-night addition to the rest of our hectic vacation in France.
Our bed was very comfortable, and our treehouse smelled wonderful inside, like cedar.
The croissants each morning were great, and it was a delight to spend leisurely breakfasts with fellow travellers in the beautiful breakfast area.
Unfortunately, we did not have great weather while we were in St. Paul, but we still thoroughly enjoyed staying at Orion.
This place is so unique and special. I highly recommend it.
Loved it!
Added by: Lidell82, date added: , country: England
We stayed in Orion for 4 nights of our honeymoon. Diane was very hospitable desite us showing up a few hours early. The treehouse was a very special place to spend our first few days of married life - quiet, secluded, and very romantic. Fantastic bed and bathroom, clean, tidy, and well proportioned. The natural pool was a real treat, it was home to several hundred tadpoles when we were there but they didn't mind sharing it :-) St Paul isn't too much of a trek and well worth the hill climb to take in the views, sample the fantastic food on offer, and spend an hour watching the boules with a cold beer in the late afternoon.
All in all a very special place for us ... thank you Diane for a very memorable honeymoon, we hope to visit you again in the future.
One with Nature