Village House in Entrecasteaux, Cotignac Area - Var, Provence Reviews

Entrecasteaux was absolutely perfect for us. We loved that there weren't so many English there, and that there was a real sense of the local community. Locals were friendly, responding to a bonjour with a bonjour and smiles!! The chateau was dramatic, the maze of winding streets charming.

Our kids enjoyed going out to buy croissants and pains au chocolat from the little bakery every morning. The weekend of celebrations was fun - and the location of the house was the right side of the village if you wanted a quiet stay. The cafes and restaurants overlooking the castle were great, and we enjoyed watching the petanque experts at work!

We took trips out to Lac Ste Croix (twice - it was blissful), the Med (Le Canadel was our favourite), the Massif des Maures and Collobrieres, to Salernes, went swimming in the delicious cold water of the river in the village.

The house is simply and charmingly decorated and we loved the terraces, the layout over 4 floors and the huge bedrooms. Wonderful. It was so well equipped too - it had everything we could possibly need. And thank you for the delicious bottle of rose in the fridge - a lovely welcome.

I never normally like to go back anywhere, as there is always so much more to discover elsewhere. However, I can definitely imagine going back to Entrecasteaux - but for longer!