Var Holiday Apartment in Aups, Provence, France Reviews

La Cascade is easily found by following the signs to the Olive Mill which is sited just below it, and sells olive oil and associated products.

The door lock with a keypad is very handy as it saves hunting for keys

Basic supplies of soap, condiments, coffee etc are provided, so if you arrive late an urgent shopping trip is not needed. The whole place was very clean and tidy.

There is ample space in all rooms, and the kitchen is very well equipped, although mostly we ate at on of the many restaurants in Aups or the surrounding area.

Aups itself is very pleasant, only a few minutes walk away, and has all the shopping facilities likely to be needed, and a very vibrant market. It has the feel of a proper old settlement, and has many beautiful buildings.

It is not too touristy, and we found the locals very friendly.

The Gorge du Verdon is a must visit site, very impressive yet not widely known by many Brits.

The trendy places on the coast are also easily accessible if a change of atmosphere is desired, St Tropez best visited by a short ferry trip from St Maxime, where parking is easy.

After such expeditions, it was great to relax on the patio at La Cascade and see the distant mountain views as well as the swifts and kites flying around.

The mill is pleasantly cool inside with massive stone walls, and we both slept very well there.