Welcome to Le Poirier

Le Poirier has spectacular views over the surrounding forests and lake and accommodates up to eight people in three bedrooms, open plan living/dining room and kitchen with all modern conveniences, and a large garden, balcony and terrace.

Le Poirier is ideally situated to enjoy a range of activities from watersports in the nearby Lac de Sainte-Croix, to hiking in France's 'grand canyon', the Gorges du Verdon, as well as relaxing in numerous local restaurants.

In the local village of Bauduen, two kilometres away from Le Poirier, there are three restaurants, two shops and a weekly market on Sundays. The village has musical events most weekends in July and August, as well as tennis courts, pedalo, sailing and canoe hire facilities. Bauduen is situated on the Lac de Sainte-Croix, which has many little beaches dotted around its shoreline. The nearest town, Aups, eight kilometres away from Le Poirier, boasts a range of restaurants and two supermarkets.

Other local attractions include the famous 'village in the sky', Tourtour, with its art galleries and stylish cafés and the rocky Moustiers Sainte-Marie with its waterfall running through the centre of the village.

If you want to go further afield, you can enjoy the glamour of the Cote d'Azur (one and a half-hours' drive), the ski slopes of the Hautes-Alpes (one and a half-hours' drive), and the lavender fields of Provence (30 mins).

Guests' comments

"Such a relaxing stay, it did us the world of good, messing about on the lake, going for long walks in the forest and sleeping loads."

"We love your gorgeous house, so well-equipped. Looking out at the lake and seeing it change colour throughout the day was mesmerising."

"We had a very relaxing time touring the area. We especially liked Tourtour, Cotignac and Sillans. We ate well at Les Terrasses du Lac at St Croix. The table tennis was a big success. All in all, a very enjoyable holiday."

"We had a great time, sailing, canoeing, walking in the gorge and horseriding - great to have all these activities on the door step."

"We'll be back, had a lovely holiday."

"Time stands still here and all seems at one, far from the madding crowd."

"What a wonderful, warm friendly house you have. We really felt like God in France, as the Dutch say! It's like a paradise, so quiet and peaceful. What a wonderful place. Thanks a lot and we hope to come back soon."

"We had a fantastic week and did so much. We had sailing lessons for two days, went to Barjols, Aups, Moustiers, Aiguines, Avignon, Casis, Ste. Maxime to name but a few. We ate twice at the Café du Midi which was fabulous. Just the atmosphere and level of sophistication we needed. We loved the table tennis table and even our teenage son was not bored!

I think you have clearly put a lot of thought into the house and what people need and I was very impressed with your attention to everyone¹s needs. It has been a great break and we feel stimulated and rested even though we didn¹t exactly sit still."

Location Bauduen , Location vacances Var

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