Var Holiday Apartment in Aups, Provence, France Reviews

We enjoyed our stay in the old mill in Aups very much. The patio outside is just delightful, and we were picking grapes and figs for our breakfast. The mill stream runs along the patio, giving it a refreshing feel and sound. The old mill is in the town of Aups, picturesque, but not just a tourist town, but somewhere where locals have their morning coffee in the square and go about their business. The views from the property are very lovely, and Michael the owner could not be more helpful. If you are lucky to be there when he is, he is the most delightful person, and we had a BBQ on his terrace, ate the most delicious food and talked into the night.

The mill is incredibly good value compared to other properties in the area. It is very well equipped, Michael always makes sure that there is enough in the cupboard for a first meal. Herbs, spices, aluminium foil, things you do not expect from a holiday cottage. Inside, the rooms are quite small, and a little over well furnished, so expect quaint and traditional, not super sleek and stylish. It is close to the Verdon Gorge, and there is lots to do in the area, from swimming in the lakes to adventure activities. We did Aquatrecking, Aquafoil and Kayaking which our kids (14 and 15) loved. There are places you can jump of rocks into the Verdon, places you can walk and hike, markets to visit or the coast is about 2 hrs away. Most of the tourists we came across were French, hardly any British people at all. I would definitely recommend this simple place for a holiday in France.