Highlights of Cotignac
From tours of the cliffs to tastings of local honey, the village has a great deal to offer, and remains lively all year round.
Lose yourself in the narrow and colourful streets of Cotignac – only to discover the small squares, pretty fountains, restaurants, shops and galleries.
For a breathtaking view of the village and its green landscape, visit the Notre Dame de Grâces sanctuary high up on the hill; or retrace the steps of history by exploring the limestone cliff and its medieval cave dwellings.
Restaurants
Find the best dishes for lunch or dinner, whether refined cuisine or more traditional meals.
Jardin Secret
A stunning and intimate location with a richly delicious menu led by the well-known chef Benoit Witz.
Le Bistrot
by Lou Calen
A tasty cuisine highlighting flame-broiling local meats, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Picotte
Bistro-style food made with local produce, served on a large sun terrace with a lovely view of lower Cotignac.
Café de l'Union
Great Provençal wine, a lovely menu with generous dishes and a warm welcome.
Le Clos des Vignes
A varied and delicious menu served in the midst of stunning vineyards.
Le Mas de Cotignac
A unique and refined gourmet menu served in a charming and elegant location.
Le Temps de Pose
Home kitchen style food in a cosy shaded spot on Cotignac’s smaller square.
Café du Cours
Traditional brasserie food, a simple and generous menu on Cotignac’s main square.
Paulette Café
Small ice cream parlour brasserie with the usual treats and a tasty lunchtime dish-of-the-day.
Brasserie La Fontaine
Traditional French cuisine served on a terrace beside the iconic Cotignac fountain.
Les 3 Marches
Pizza spot with flame-grilled meats and plentiful salads on offer, nicely situated on the main square.
Restaurant Jeanot
Carefully prepared traditional cuisine using local produce to enjoy on the Cours Gambetta.
La Table de Marie Alice
Refined French cuisine with real flair in a charming atmosphere on the main square.
La Table de Nina
Italian cuisine just the way we like it, with fresh market produce and vintage décor.
La Pizzaïola
Delicious wood-smoked pizzas with varied and fun toppings, available to eat in or takeaway.
SOS Pizza
Delicious pizzas and burgers made with fresh ingredients, available for takeaway or home delivery.
Edo-San Sushi
Japanese cuisine including freshly-made sushi available for takeaway or delivery.
Au Bon Coin
For a delicious break: sandwiches, salads and crostinis made with locally sourced ingredients.
Bars & coffee shops
Settle in and wile away your evenings in these wonderful open-air bars.
Coffee Spot
In the hotel courtyard: special rate of 5.50€ for a hot drink and a homemade pastry.
OPENING IN MAY 2023
Place Joseph Sigaud, 83570 Cotignac
Lou Calen
A generous buffet blending French tradition with Anglo-Saxon classics (7:30am–10:30am, 25€).
La TUF
Artisanal craft beer and wines served on lovely terraces, whether shaded or open-air.
O'Fadoli
A true ode to Provençal tradition with an impressive selection of 80 pastis and absinthes.
Nestuby Cave & Bar
Cotignac winery and spirits bar on the main square, offering food plates.
Modern Bar
Traditional French bar with an extensive drinks menu just off Cotignac’s main square.
Au 31
Delightful café and boutique serving organic teas, coffee, wines, light dishes, and more.
31 Cours Gambetta, 83570 Cotignac
Cours Gambetta, 83570 Cotignac
Terroir
A wonderful selection of shops offering clothes, homeware, antiques, and much more in the heart of Cotignac.
Au petit marché
Only in summer, small local supermarket with seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats.
Maison Mirabeau
Well-known global wine brand offering wine tasting and a browse around the homeware boutique.
Lou Gourmandises
An original and creative bakery and patisserie, offering breads made with long fermentation processes.
Les Flaveurs du Rocher
Grocery specialising in Provençal treats and traditional produce, ideal for gift-giving.
Les vignerons de Cotignac
Local village wine cellar open for tasting and a browse around the shop.
So'Boutargue
Since 1820, specialist sellers of bottarga and other kinds of sun-dried seafood.
Biocoop du Bessillon
Sale of organic, local and seasonal products, as well as fair trade goods.
Le Fournil de Pascal et Stéphanie
Traditional village bakery and cake shop with lunchtime snacks available.
Unis par le vin
For discerning palates: a wine cellar and delicatessen showcasing the very best of local produce.
Shopping
A wonderful selection of shops offering clothes, homeware, antiques, and much more in the heart of Cotignac.
Lou Calen Bookstore
Over 4,000 titles in French and English: bestsellers, great classics, children’s books, travel guides...
Escapade
Delightful shop offering a few homeware bits as well as women’s clothes and accessories.
Le Passé, le Présent
Delightul and authentic antique shop specialising in lighting, homeware and ornaments.
Nomade by Bea
A traditional French soap shop with small homeware objects and lovely gift ideas.
5B Grand Rue, 83570 Cotignac
CotiBrico & Déco
At once a DIY store, a home décor shop, a hardware store and a garden centre.
Cotignac Optique
Everything you need for eye care, from eye exams to prescription glasses to trendy sunglasses.
Rêveries broc antik
Antique store, vintage decoration, art objects, old textiles and other curiosities
Original & Co
Store of decoration, original objects, costume jewelry, natural soaps... Full of gift ideas
Kilims Nomades
Oriental rugs and accessories crafted from Indian fabrics, in collaboration with a designer.
Le chapo voyageur
Specialist in Panama hats, handmade in Ecuador, and Cachuca summer caps.
Boutique Jujube
A boutique offering furniture, home décor, fragrances and household linens.
L'intemporel
A boutique featuring furniture, interior décor, home fragrances and household linens.
Chez Nini
This hybrid space brings together creations and curiosities for young and old alike.
Casa B
An interior design studio offering authentic, one-of-a-kind pieces, all handcrafted.
Culture
Discover how rich Provençal culture is with contemporary art as well as history and its wider traditions
Centre d'Art La Falaise
Regular exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and photographs, the centre holds concerts and conferences too.
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Grâces
This sanctuary was built in 1519 after the Virgin Mary appeared as an apparition, it is now a hallowed location for pilgrimages.
Monastère Saint-Joseph du Bessillon
Uniquely celebrated for the apparition of Saint Joseph, this monastery was built in 1663 and also enjoys regular pilgrim visits.
Le Rocher
Visit the limestone cliffs, follow the paths up to 80m high and explore the caves and troglodyte grottoes.
Musée de Cotignac
Museum dedicated to the culture of Provence: old tools, everyday objects and costumes.
Cinéma Marcel Pagnol
The local cinema that offers all the attest films in French and English, as well as open-air showings in the summer months.
