Area Guide & Excursions
Sightseeing
Here are a few of our favourite excursions in the area:
Stroll around the old streets of the medieval village and have some ice-cream. A local wine-shop / bar at the market square offers a great range of open wines. Small restaurants are dotted around - all worth a try!
Markets are held weekly.
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Grimaud
Stroll around the old streets of the medieval village and have some ice-cream. A local wine-shop / bar at the market square offers a great range of open wines. Small restaurants are dotted around - all worth a try!
Markets are held weekly.
One of the oldest monasteries (and still used) in the Provence. Very scenic and a great drive. Local products as well as hand-made products from a network of monasteries across Europe are on sale.
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Monastère Notre-Dame de Clémence de La Verne
1982 La VerneOne of the oldest monasteries (and still used) in the Provence. Very scenic and a great drive. Local products as well as hand-made products from a network of monasteries across Europe are on sale.
Capital of Chestnuts - from ice cream to honey and other ingredients this is the place. Great little restaurants, but a reservation might be useful to avoid disappointment.
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Collobrières
Capital of Chestnuts - from ice cream to honey and other ingredients this is the place. Great little restaurants, but a reservation might be useful to avoid disappointment.
Old Abbey in the middle of the hills, just 40min drive from the House. Built by the Cistercensian monks the abbey still features in concerts during the year.
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Le Thoronet
Old Abbey in the middle of the hills, just 40min drive from the House. Built by the Cistercensian monks the abbey still features in concerts during the year.
The largest roman aqueduct in France - a splendid excursion for the day for all things roman! The Pont du Gard is 2 1/2 hours drive - combine with the historic city of Glanum after lunch...
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Nîmes Pont-du-Gard
The largest roman aqueduct in France - a splendid excursion for the day for all things roman! The Pont du Gard is 2 1/2 hours drive - combine with the historic city of Glanum after lunch...
A fully excavated roman city - Glanum near St. Remy near Cavaillon (ca. 2 hrs drive). A fascinating overview and experience on roman life in the days of Cesar Augustus.
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
A fully excavated roman city - Glanum near St. Remy near Cavaillon (ca. 2 hrs drive). A fascinating overview and experience on roman life in the days of Cesar Augustus.
Soak up the markets and busy harbour.. Parking is best done at the Parking du Port - bit pricey but there is no parking during the season available
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Saint-Tropez
Soak up the markets and busy harbour.. Parking is best done at the Parking du Port - bit pricey but there is no parking during the season available
Greatest botanical garden at the Cote d'Azur - explore plants from South America, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, California and Sub-tropic Asia
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Domaine du Rayol, Middelhavshaverne
Avenue Jacques ChiracGreatest botanical garden at the Cote d'Azur - explore plants from South America, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, California and Sub-tropic Asia
Explore "your" village - cafes, boutiques, artisanal local producers (our favourite: Ferme Gambade for jams & marmelades). Climb to the old Fort for a stunning view across the Massif de Maures - all the way to the autoroute...
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Tyskland
Explore "your" village - cafes, boutiques, artisanal local producers (our favourite: Ferme Gambade for jams & marmelades). Climb to the old Fort for a stunning view across the Massif de Maures - all the way to the autoroute...
Stroll through the ancient streets of Cogolin and take in the local market (Wednesday & Saturday). This local hub has a range of supermarkets and restaurants.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Tyskland
Stroll through the ancient streets of Cogolin and take in the local market (Wednesday & Saturday). This local hub has a range of supermarkets and restaurants.
Porquerolles
A few magical small islands near Toulon - worth a day-trip!
Grasse
13 Bd FragonardThe capital of perfume - visit Musee Fragonard to learn about the art of perfume making!
Verdon
The french Grand Canyon - a great day trip to explore this wonder of nature
Food scene
Great excursion for amazing food in a truly picturesque village within medieval city walls.
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Ramatuelle
Great excursion for amazing food in a truly picturesque village within medieval city walls.
Léoube
2387 Rte de LéoubeTop winery with private beach nearby
* Domaines Ott Clos Mireille
Heavy-weight winery - best in class
Great local spot, outdoor dining on the square. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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Chez Nous
9 Rue nationaleGreat local spot, outdoor dining on the square. Reservations are strongly recommended.
A small winery near Cogolin, great tasting room and terrasse. Reservations recommended.
Château Saint Marc
A small winery near Cogolin, great tasting room and terrasse. Reservations recommended.
Domaine du Val de Gilly
Our local winery - you can see the vineyards from the house!
Recently renovated winery on the way to Cogolin - you can see the vineyards from the terrasse.
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Domaine de la Giscle
1122 Rte de CollobrièresRecently renovated winery on the way to Cogolin - you can see the vineyards from the terrasse.
A renowned cru classe at your doorstep - inquire for tastings beforehand
Chateau Saint-Maur Cru Classe
535 Route de CollobrièresA renowned cru classe at your doorstep - inquire for tastings beforehand
La Faucado
French restaurant at the village entrance with a magnificent terrace