Chateau de Nans Hotel, Nans les Pins
Charming chateau hotel in Provence - with gournet restaurant
A pretty, turreted, fairytale castle that has been turned from an old family home into a small hotel with 10 bedrooms. Located in peaceful surroundings, it provides an ideal escape from the hustle of the Riviera (not far away).
The rooms are decorated in a traditional style with French country beds and furnishings. Outside, you have a swimming pool, a petanque ground and pretty gardens.
The restaurant is run by a pupil of Alain Ducasse and offers modern Provencal cuisine.
Sights nearby
Sights in Provence
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Basilica Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, St Maximin la St Baume
The building of the church and the adjacent convent began in 1295. It is now the only large Gothic church in Provence.
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Train Touristique du Centre-Var
Discover the rhythm of the central Var, situated between the Verdon and the Sainte-Victoire (painted by Cezanne) in the north and the beaches of the coast in the south, this is a truly beautiful region.
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Chateau de Vauvenargues
This austere castle has a rich Provencal history but it is perhaps best well known for being the burial ground of Pablo Picasso. He bought the chateau in 1958 when he found out that the area had been much loved by Paul Cezanne. He stayed there between 1959 and 1961 and the castle still holds some of his personal belongings.
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Mont Sainte Victoire
This pyramidal peak features in over 60 of Paul Cezannes paintings. The light and the colours are a dream for artists, and non-artists can also enjoy the scenery via the lattice of walking trails that cross the mountain slopes.
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Musee d'Allauch Symbols and Sacred, Allauch
The Musee d'Allauch welcomes you in the heart of the old village of Allauch. It is housed in the Hotel de Ville, now totally restored.
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Carriere de Bibemus
An old quarry, the Carrieres de Bibemus lies on the western slopes of Montagne St Victoire and is a place that inspired Paul Cezanne through out his life.
