Haut Var and Gorges du Verdon - Hotels and B&Bs
The Haut Var, which stretches from the line Draguignan - St.Maximin le Ste.Baume north to the Verdon Gorges has been spared most of the rapid residential and tourist developments you encounter on the Côte d'Azur and some areas immediately behind it. There are endless stretches of oak forests and native brush, small country roads ideal for biking, ancient villages with their colourful weekly markets.
Further north are the Gorges du Verdon, France's Grand Canyon, albeit much smaller in scale. A sparsely populated but much visited area of outstanding natural beauty. There are a number of historic towns and villages, such as Castellane, Riez and the well known Moustiers Ste. Marie.
There are quite a number of hotels and B&Bs here. But.... we are very choosy and many won't do for us. Gradually we are discovering some of the hidden gems in this wonderful region.
Our selection (click on name for details):
On a wine growing estate just outside Pontevès, 2km east of Barjols, you find this quiet, authentic farmhouse with friendly hosts. Conveniently located to explore the Haut Var, the Verdon Gorges and Aix en Provence.
A quiet, elegant B&B and Gite with pool and ample garden on a hill above the historic town of Cotignac, 36km north of Brignoles. Joce Pandiris is an accomplished cook - her dinners are great.
Elegant, quiet hotel with olive garden, swimming pool, tennis court in the tiny village of Moissac-Bellevue close to Aups in the Haut Var.
A lovely Provençal home in the vineyards just outside Cotignac, a much prized historic village in the Haut Var. Rooms face inside courtyard with pool.
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