stay in the heart of provence
La Bergerie is your perfect base to explore the wider region of Provence and all it has to offer.
On your doorstep there are vineyards galore, notable amongst them are Château Carpe Diem. a 30-hectare family estate that practices organic farming, biodynamics,and follows the lunar calendar to produce their stunning AOP Côtes de Provence and Coteaux Varois red, white and rosé wines.
The award winning producer Maison Mirabeau has a curated boutique right in Cotignac village alongside its nearby estate. Their botanical rose Gin is worth sampling.
Natural Wonders
Hidden just a short, 15-minute shaded walk from the village center is the Cascade de Cotignac a beautiful local waterfall that cascades into a refreshing, wild pool.
Sillans-la-Cascade Famous for its stunning 42-metre waterfall plunging into a turquoise blue lagoon is a longer hike or 15 minute drive form the village.
Directly behind Cotignac is the formidable Le Rocher (the Tuff Rock) a colossal limestone cliff, towering 80 metres high and 400 metres wide featuring sweeping shelves, hanging stalactite and deep fissures.
Hike through the abundant local lavender fields or travel a little further a field to find the beautiful Lac de Sainte-Croix and the stunning Gorges du Verdon, both within an hours drive.
For History Buffs
Just fifteen minutes from Cotignac is Chateau EntreCasteaux, a privately owned historic building with origins dating back to the 11th Century and an interior richly furnished with artwork and tapestries.
The beautiful Medieval town of Aix-En-Provence is 45 minutes away, with it’s thermal springs, historic architecture and connection to painter, Paul Sezanne.
A little further afield, just outside Avignon, you’ll find the UNESCO world heritage site, Le Palais des Papes, boasting the largest Gothic palace ever built.
The perfume capital of France at Grasse is 90 minutes from your door as are the beautiful beaches of St Tropez.
So whether walking or wine tasting, wild swimming, or marvelling at history, Provence is abundant with delights to discover and there is something for everyone.
