PEACEFUL LOCATION SURROUNDED BY OAK AND PINE WOODS, IDEAL FOR RELAXATION

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Every day is market day in one of the surrounding villages of Lorgues, Cotignac, Salernes and Aups, to name but a few, where a myriad of French cheeses, salamis and hams, fruit/veg and local ready-made dishes and specialities are temptingly displayed along with traditional arts and crafts. All within 20 minutes or so by car. Nearest supermarket, shops restaurants and bars are in Carces 10 minutes. A list of restaurants we have found to be of good quality with reasonable prices is available in the villa. Comments on places you have visited are both welcome and appreciated. Climbers will love the excellent graded pitches in Vallon Sourn and the Verdon Gorges are a hikers' and climbers' paradise only 1 hour to the north along with sailing, swimming and canoeing in the crystal clear waters of the Lac de St. Croix nearby. Golfers are spoiled for choice starting with Barbaroux just 15 minutes away. For the less sporty there are the wall-to-wall vineyards and olive groves with the wonderful fresh wines of the region to taste at the village coperatives as well as at the more up-market but equally welcoming 'domaines' and 'chateaux'. Culture vultures will not come amiss with summer concerts abounding including some at the 11th century Cistercian Abbey of Le Thoronet, jazz at the Chateau de Berne and classical music at churches and open-air venues throughout the area. There are a few useful books and local maps in the villa plus some fiction and games as well as brochures with local information. A visit to the tourist office in Carces is recommended for up-to-date information.

An advance payment of 25% of the total stay confirms a booking. If cancelled this will only be refunded if the same period has been subsequently rebooked. Balance is due 6 weeks prior to arrival along with a damage deposit of £350 which is refunded at end of stay subject to inventory. Prices from October to March include central heating and for longer stays of more than two weeks are negotiable at extremely low rates.