Les Garrigues in Tourtour, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Tourtour, also called "village in the sky of Provence", is said to be one of the most beautiful villages of France - and is registered so.
It dominates a vast area of Provence from Fréjus and the Mediterranean sea to the east and Cezanne's mountain Ste Victoire to the west.
Toutour is a charming village, typical of these higher greener areas of Provence, with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
30mns drive from the Gorges du Verdon and Lake Sainte Croix; an hour's drive from the coast with Sainte Maxime, Saint Raphaël and Fréjus.
Environment : In a private domain.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Salernes. 15 km. Medieval town built around its castle, in a picturesque setting in the valley of the Bresque river. Best known for its tradition of tile making, especially for the trademark terracotta hexagonal floor tiles of Provence.
Aups. 15 km. Pretty Provencal hill top village overlooked by the remains of its medieval castle. Its weekly markets are famous including its winter truffle markets.
Flayosc. 15 km. Pretty town with typical Provencal streets and great views from the church out across the vineyards.
Entrecasteaux. 20 km. Pretty and unspoilt village with medieval streets and typical pastel painted houses. The village is overlooked by its chateau.

THINGS TO DO:
Ste Croix lake. 30 km. The largest of the Verdon lakes and lovely spot for splashing about. Also boat, pedalo and kayak hire.
Provence Aventure, Vidauban. 30 km. Tree top adventure park. A beautiful setting, in the heart of an oak forest, on the banks of the Argens River. Different trails for the whole family (from the age of 3) according to ages and abilities including for the fearless ones a 200m-long zip line crossing the Argens river. A refreshing experience!
Le Jardin de César et Léonie, Le Muy. 30 km. Horse riding, Tree top adventure park. For great thrills in all security, up to 12m in height. Different trails for all abilities and ages and a lovely way to discover the forest. Also pony and horse rides available. At Les Folies de Léonie, there is free access to a giant playground under parents? supervision.
Aoubré - L'Aventure Nature, Flassans-sur-Issole. 45 km. Tree top adventure park. A park for the whole family with trails adapted for all ages and abilities. In total, 7 different trails offering 105 workshops. Also do not miss the visit of the small farm with large enclosures. Allow the whole day to make the most of it.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Draguignan. 20 km. Pleasant town once a military centre but now with tourist and cultural attractions. Lovely avenues lined with plane trees surround the old city. Excellent shopping and markets. Several museums.
Gorges du Verdon. 30 km. Europe?s largest river canyon and one of France?s greatest natural wonder with twisting narrow roads, dramatic scenery, awesome views but also lofty little villages and chapels clinging to the rocks. THE place for climbing, rafting, canyoning, kayaking...
Seillons Source d?Argens. 50 km. Charming and authentic Provencal hilltop village with beautiful panoramic views stretching from the Ste Baume to the Ste Victoire mountains and the plain of Argens.
Fréjus. 50 km. Seaside resort, ancient military port and Roman city, with a rich and impressive historical and architectural heritage. Some stunning scattered Roman remains can still be seen including one of the largest amphitheatres from Gallic times and a Roman theatre still in use for summer events.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nice (90mn), Marseille (2 hrs).
Cottage 80m² / Sleeps 4 + 2 Ch.
2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom.
Shared fenced pool and tennis courts.
Style : Spacious cottage with terraced grounds, in a private and secure domain. Typical Mediterranean surrounding. Peaceful setting, without being isolated. 3.5 km from Tourtour and Ampus. 20 km north west of Draguignan.
Household information:
Telephone: no
Sorry no pets
Parking
Noise: none
Overlooked: no.

General information:
Sea: 60 km
Supermarket: 5 km
Shops: 2 km
Town centre: 2 km
Doctor: 2 km
Hospital: 18 km
Tennis: on site
Horse riding: 5 km
Golf: 25 km.

To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400? cash
End of stay cleaning: 120?
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided.