Carros is a charming medieval village, situated at 387metres altitude in the hinterland of the coast between Nice and Vence. The old quarter, Carros village, has narrow streets, covered passages, shaded squares, a church from the 16th century and a well restored château from the 12th century. From Carros village there are splendid views of the Alps to the north and the coastline from Villefranche to Antibes.