Between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Côte d' Azur, amidst the gently sloping wooded hills and vineyards of this superb region, one can peacefully enjoy the mediterranean climat, culture
and gastronomy.
Local fauna and flora are abundant. a paradise for sun lovers, hikers and bird watchers.
The river Argens is nearby, for fishing and canoeing.
Local villages possess a unique provencal charm and many cultural and architectural treasures.
Tourist guides and more detailed information are provided for at the house. Let us know if you are interested in receiving regional information on :
- wine merchants and vineyards,
- local products and handcrafts,
- antique shops,
-
gardens and flowers,
- markets and festivities.
Lorgues (15 min. E) An historical walk will take you through this very typical
small provincial town with splendid old buildings and a beautiful market place
with plane trees. Around Lorgues you have the choice of 14 vineyards.
Cotignac (20 min. W) Ocre-coloured XVIth and XVIIth century houses
built against a cliff. Animated market place. Lovely walk up the cliff.
Tourtour (30 min. N) Postcard village with a magnificent view of unspoiled
countryside.
Le Thoronet (10min. S) XIIth century Cistercian abbaye near the river Argens.
Sillans-la-Cascade (30 min. N) Hike to the waterfall and dive in!
Gorges du Verdon (1 h. N) Gorges of the river Verdon and Nature Reserve,
with spectacular views. Perfect for hiking (GR 99 - GR 4a). Or just drive through.
Awesome!
Lac de Ste-Croix (at the Gorges du Verdon's end)): 6km long lake for all aquatic
sports.
Salernes (20 min. N) Typical provencal village (3000 inh.) with a reputation
for handmade tiles and ceramics.
Bormes-les-Mimosas (near the coast) XIIth century village in a wonderful setting of rolling
hills covered in cypresses, olive trees, mimosa, bougainvillae. Very commercialised.
For more information on the region and its attractions, also have a look at:
www.tourismevar.com (Tourist office of Var) www.la-provence-verte.net
Practical Information
How to get there:
Airplane: Nice and Marseille airports
(at 1 hr)
Train: Draguignan. TGV les Arcs
(at 20 mins).
Car: A8 Nice -Aix-en-Provence.
Shops:
In St-Antonin-du-Var you will find a bakery
with fresh bread and pastries from the wood-oven, and a grocery for your daily
shopping.
Lorgues, at 7 km, offers a large choice of shops and restaurants,
and a very nice market on Tuesday mornings.
