Discover Green Provence
Far from the crowds of mass tourism, discover Provence Verte, the forgotten Provence, busy all year round and full of unexpected treasures.
Bathe in the turquoise waters of Lake Sainte-Croix or hike to the beautiful Sillans waterfall. Climb the Roches de Bagarèdes or descend the breathtaking waters of the Gorges du Verdon. Visit the gothic Sainte-Marie-Madeleine basilica or listen to Gregorian chants at the Thoronet Abbey. Enjoy local dishes tossed with Aups truffles in olive oil, or a risotto sprinkled with Cotignac saffron, all accompanied by a local rosé wine brought from the hills of the Var. Stroll through the Provençal markets in search of pastries, olives, goat’s cheese, lavender honey, or sun-ripened fruits and vegetables. Explore the most picturesque villages in Provence: from Tourtour’s three castles perched at an altitude of 635 m, to Salernes’ famous ceramics, to Cotignac’s troglodyte cliffs, or even Correns, the first organic village in France.
The dazzling Provence Verte region promises beauty, wonder and culture.
Walking, biking or horseback riding the Provençal countryside
Whether you prefer to explore the Provençal countryside on foot, by bike or by horseback, there are trails suitable for everyone in Provence Verte – ‘Green Provence’.
Meet the Farmers of the Var
The Cotignac region is rich with local products including wine, olives, saffron, truffles, and honey. More than a way of living, it is a vocation, and a cultural tradition.
The 5 most beautiful Provencal markets around Cotignac
Provence Verte or ‘Green Provence’ comes alive in the summer, and never more so than on Market Day. Experience the exhilarating buzz, colourful stalls and intoxicating scents that are typical of Provençal markets!
Center d’Art La Falaise: Contemporary Art in the Haut-Var
In ‘Green Provence’, nature and tradition is a part of our culture, but contemporary art plays another key part. In Cotignac this is demonstrated by the Centre d’Art La Falaise,
Waterfalls, rivers and streams … the Provençal waterways
The Cotignac region is streaming with water – from fountains, to rivers and waterfalls rushing past rocks or murmuring through woods. There is much that still seems undiscovered in the Var countryside.
Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon
Only 50 minutes by car from Cotignac, in the heart of the Verdon regional park, the breathtaking Lac Sainte-Croix and its blue waters.
