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Experience Provence around Carcès

Explore Carcès, Cotignac and Lorgues from your holiday home in Provence. Discover our tips for markets, restaurants, vineyards and countryside, with driving times and directions from the house.

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A selection of places you won’t want to miss during your stay.

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Cotignac

16 min

Cotignac 83570, France

A picturesque village full of character, officially recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It sits at the foot of a cliff with historic cave dwellings.

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Bistrot le p’tit bouchon

16 min

220 chemin de Grand Clos, 83340 Le Thoronet, France

Fresh ingredients, friendly service and a beautiful setting overlooking the vineyard.

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Domaine Fontainebleau en Provence

8 min

Route de Montfort sur Argens, 83143 Le Val, Frankrijk

A beautiful, prestigious organic wine estate covering 170 hectares. Enjoy a wine tasting or explore the estate in a golf buggy.

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La table des epiciers

23 min

4 Av Allongue, 83510 Lorgues, France

Enjoy a relaxed evening with Luc, Belgian food and a refreshing Belgian beer.

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Bistrot le p’tit bouchon

16 min

220 chemin de Grand Clos, 83340 Le Thoronet, France

Fresh ingredients, friendly service and a beautiful setting overlooking the vineyard.

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Le Clos des Vignes

12 min

D22 Route de Montfort Claou de Vachoun – Nestuby district, 83570 Cotignac France

Seasonal dishes on a secluded estate among the vineyards.

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Chateau Mentone

19 min

401 Chem. de Mentone, 83510 Saint-Antonin-du-Var, Frankrijk

Choose fresh, local dishes from the menu, accompanied by a good glass of wine from the estate.

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Vigna

25 min

4005 Chemin de la Martinette, 83510 Lorgues, France

Enjoy a delicious three-course menu with three choices for each course, views over the beautiful estate and a lovely glass of wine.

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La table de Pol

24 min

18 Pl. Georges Clemenceau, 83510 Lorgues, Frankrijk

Elegant dining in the centre of Lorgues.

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Le bout du monde

27 min

Chemin du Pelcourt, 83690 Salernes France

A traditional restaurant specialising in veal kidneys, sweetbreads, andouillette sausage, fresh fish and scallops. No vegetarian or vegan options.

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Cotignac

16 min

Cotignac 83570, France

A picturesque village full of character, officially recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It sits at the foot of a cliff with historic cave dwellings.

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Tourtour

38 min

Tourtour 83690, France

A medieval hilltop village at an altitude of 635 metres, offering beautiful views of the region. Also known as the “village in the sky of Provence”.

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Villecroze

29 min

Villecroze 83690, France

A charming medieval village known for its ancient caves, historic centre and beautiful park with waterfalls.

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Port Grimaud

1h 10 min

Port Grimaud 83310, France

Known worldwide as the Venice of Provence. A ferry provides easy access to Saint-Tropez.

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Sanary-sur-Mer

1h 9 min

Sanary-sur-Mer 83110, France

An authentic seaside town and fishing harbour, known for its traditional fishing boats and colourful façades. There is an evening market every night in high season.

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Chutes du Caramy

5 min

Carcès, 83570, France

A beautiful double waterfall hidden in a lush, wooded gorge. It cannot be reached by car; the Lac de Carcès car park is the best place to park.

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Cascade de Sillans

28 min

Place du 8 Mai 1945, 83690 Sillans-la-Cascade, Frankrijk

One of the most impressive waterfalls in the Var. The walk from the car park takes about twenty minutes. Parking charges apply in summer.

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Le lac de Quinson

44 min

Route de Riez (D11), 04500 Quinson, Frankrijk

Walk beside the emerald-green water, across wooden walkways, along stone steps and through tunnels carved into the rock.

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Saint-Tropez coastal path

1h 21 min

83990 Saint-Tropez, Frankrijk

This impressive coastal trail follows rugged limestone cliffs, hidden turquoise coves and white sandy beaches on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. It reveals the region’s wild side, far from the bustle of the marina. A 12 km walk.

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Domaine Fontainebleau en Provence

8 min

Route de Montfort sur Argens, 83143 Le Val, Frankrijk

A beautiful, prestigious organic wine estate covering 170 hectares. Enjoy a wine tasting or explore the estate in a golf buggy.

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Prestige Karting Le Luc

35 min

Rte des Mayons, 83340 Le Luc, Frankrijk

Want to feel like Max Verstappen or find out who is the fastest in the family? Head to Prestige Karting in Le Luc. Options are also available for children under 12.

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Verdon Electronautic

43 min

600 Allée des Prés du Verdon, 04500 Quinson, France

A fleet of more than thirty electric boats for a trip around the lake.

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Downhill mountain biking (DH / Enduro)

43 min

Carcès, 83570, France

This tucked-away bike park in the hills directly above Lac de Carcès offers technical downhill tracks with challenging jumps, drops, tight switchbacks and banked corners. For experienced mountain bikers only. Free parking is available at the Lac de Carcès car park.

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Weekly market in Lorgues

22 min

Lorgues, 83510, France

A popular weekly tourist market where Belgian and Dutch visitors will feel right at home. Every Tuesday.

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Weekly market in Cotignac

16 min

Cotignac, 83570, France

An authentic, welcoming Provençal market held every Tuesday. Arrive early in high season.

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Weekly market in Salernes

24 min

Salernes, 83690, France

A traditional Provençal market in the shade of the plane trees. Wednesday and Sunday mornings.

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Weekly market in Carcès

4 min

Carcès, 83570, France

A small weekly market in the centre of Carcès. Saturday mornings.

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