A delightful house in the heart of Provence - Cotignac, France

Picture of our house here


"Cotignac is a Sunday supplement quality Provencal village where everything is just right. Though this area gets its share of foreign and Parisian summer folk, it isn't quite chic. There's enough lavender and blowing cypresses, plenty of wine, and...at the base of the cliffs there is a meadow where Cotignac holds its summer music festival. Some of Provence's loveliest and most typical landscapes.... "
- Cadogan Guides
One of the best times to visit is from October to April when the weather is cool. The harvest is in and sanglier (wild boar) and other wild game is served in the restaurants along with the new wines. It is also a time when many colorful festivals take place and our rates are their lowest!

Location: Cotignac, Provence, Var (83), France
Enjoy the best of Provence in this charming historic village surrounded by vineyards. Walk around the corner for the best croissants and bagettes or down the street to a dozen cafes and restaurants on the plaza by the fountains. This is a village that has it all - from wine and food to summer theater, troglodyte houses and caves as well as a great waterfall (see picture below). Nearby are the Grand Canyon of the Verdun and the Abbey of Thoronet. One hour by car from Avignon, a half hour from Aix en Provence and forty five minutes from St. Tropez. Just two hours from Itlay.



Our typical Provencal kitchen

where you can have private Provencal cooking lessons with Jeannette. Jeannette is bi-lingual and a lot of fun. She will come to the house and take you to the marche where you will shop for the ingredients for a fabulous meal which she will prepare with you and then you will all enjoy. If you are interested, let us know when you book your stay.
Accommodations: 3 Bedrooms: two queens & one double, one has a balcony - 1 1/2 Baths plus WC and - including a spectacular marble bathroom with a large tub, kitchen, livingroom, and pictured here is the solarium that leads to the large roof terrace with a view of the cliffs and the ruins of the Saracen towers, central heating and a garage. No pets, no smoking. Linens included.



The roof terrace with the cliffs and the ruins in the background


Description: A large 16th Century stone village house on Place de La Libertie a quiet small plaza near the center of town. Completely restored with beautiful tile floors and incredible built-in 17th century armoires in every room and with modern conveniences including wonderful firm Swedish beds, a large private roof terrace, washing machine, dishwasher, huge garage and central heating.



The living room

The dining table
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Swimming, Gourmet foods, visiting the markets and cafes. All the sensual delights for the eyes and the palate - from bold colors and ancient ruins to goat cheese and wines.





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Cotignac's waterfall


Typical display in the market
 Available All Year
Rates in Euros
700 Euros per week November 1 to March 31
900 Euros per week April 1 to May 31,
975 Euros per week June 1 to October 31

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For Information and Bookings:
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Or Call us in France from the usa at by dialing 011 331 34 79 75 07
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Gene Finley © 2007