# Concierge Guide > Cotignac offers a range of activities for nature lovers and history buffs. Follow the guide for an immersive experience. Source : https://www.loucalen.com/en/concierge-guide/ Mis à jour : 2026-10-23 # Concierge Guide Get out and about to explore these historical villages set across the four corners of the Var and its breathtaking landscapes. Recharge your batteries, disconnect from everyday life in our sanctuary at the heart of nature, and discover our plentiful range of activities to improve your wellbeing. Immerse yourself in the art of Provençal living by meeting local figures ready to share their passions and know-how while getting stuck in to the practice of local traditions. Enjoy every moment, live in the present, and allow yourself to be amazed through every season of the year. Lou Calen is not just a resort, it is the promise of a fully immersive Provençal experience that lifts the spirits and evokes the senses. Discover / Explore / Visit ### on site [![Cotignac](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cotignac-2.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/cotignac-plus-beau-village-de-france/) Cotignac ### on site ### April > October [![Rocher de Cotignac](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/visite-rocher-cotignac-2.jpg)](https://www.la-provence-verte.net/activites/baignade-cotignac-rocher-et-grottes-troglodytes_582.html) Rocher de Cotignac ### 5 MIN [![Notre-Dame de Grâces à Cotignac - Vue aérienne](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/notre-dame-de-graces-cotignac-4.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-lieux-de-culte-haut-var-provence-verte/) Notre-Dame de Grâces ### 10 MIN [![Cascade de Sillans et son bassin turquoise](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cascade-de-sillan.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Cascade de Sillans ### 20 MIN [![Massif du Bessillon](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/massif-du-bessillon.jpg)](https://provence-guide.net/randos/var/cotignac_st-joseph_gros-bessillon_valaurie/?lang=fr) Massif du Bessillon ### 15 MIN [![Entrecasteaux](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/entrecasteaux-web.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Entrecasteaux ### 20 min [![Le musée de la céramique Terra Rossa à Salernes dans le Var](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl-20231112-135318466.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Salernes ### 20 MIN [![Correns](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/correns-web1.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Correns ### 25 MIN [![Villecroze](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl-20231112-104747409-4.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Villecroze ### 35 MIN [![Tourtour](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tourtour-2.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Tourtour ### 40 MIN [![Parc naturel de la Sainte-Baume](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sainte-baume.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/the-sainte-baume-regional-park-a-jewel-of-nature-and-spirituality/) Parc naturel de la Sainte-Baume ### 45 MIN [![Les eaux turquoises du lac de Sainte-Croix](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7-jours-en-provence-verte-haut-var-lac-sainte-croix-2.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/une-merveilleuse-journee-dans-le-verdon/) Lac de Sainte-Croix ### 50 MIN [![Gorges du Verdon](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gorge-du-verdon.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/une-merveilleuse-journee-dans-le-verdon/) Gorges du Verdon ### 55 MIN [![Châteaudouble](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chateaudouble.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Châteaudouble ### 1 HOUR [![Massif des Maures](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/massif-des-maures.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/frejus-saint-raphael-les-maures-massif-de-lesterel/) Massif des Maures ### 1 HOUR [![Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption à Moustiers-Sainte-Marie](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/moustiers-sainte-marie-2.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/10-plus-beaux-villages-haut-var/) Moustiers-Sainte-Marie ### 1 HOUR [![Plateau de Valensole](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/plateau-de-valensole.jpg)](https://www.moustiers.fr/fr/blog/2021/01/21/plateau-valensole-paysage-aux-mille-couleurs) Plateau de Valensole ### 1 HOUR Aix-en-Provence ### 1 HOUR [![Fréjus](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/frejus.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/frejus-saint-raphael-les-maures-massif-de-lesterel/) Fréjus ### 1H05 Hyères / Porquerolles ### 1H10 [![Saint-Raphaël](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/saint-raphael-baie.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/frejus-saint-raphael-les-maures-massif-de-lesterel/) Saint-Raphaël ### 1H15 [![Massif de l'Esterel](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/massif-de-lesterel.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/frejus-saint-raphael-les-maures-massif-de-lesterel/) Massif de l'Esterel ### 1H20 Saint-Tropez ### 1H20 [![Marseille](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/marseille-conciergerie-lou-calen.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/marseille-guide/) Marseille ### 1H30 Bormes-les-Mimosas Move / Breathe / To relax ### May > September [![Canoë / Kayak](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/canoe-kayak.jpg)](https://naturevasion.com/) Canoë / Kayak ![Coaching sportif](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coaching.jpg) Coaching sportif [![Équitation / Horseback riding](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/equitation.jpg)](https://lesecuries-du-masdigau.fr/) Horseback riding ![Escalade / Climbing](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/escalade-vallon-sourn-avec-camp4.jpg) Climbing [![Golf](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/golf.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/golf-de-barbaroux/) Golf [![Jacuzzi](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jacuzzi.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/lunch-and-pool/) Jacuzzi ![Massages & Access Bar](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/massage-provence.jpg) Massages & Access Bar ![Pétanque](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/petanque.jpg) Pétanque [![Piscine chauffée / Heated pool](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/piscine.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/lunch-and-pool/) 3 heated pools Cycle paths [![Randonnée / Hiking](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/randonnee-2.jpg)](https://lafalaisehotel.com/balade-a-pied-a-velo-ou-a-cheval-dans-larriere-pays-provencal/%20) Hiking ![Lou Calen, hôtel à Cotignac dans le Var : le terrain de tennis](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tennis-loucalen.jpg) Tennis ![Vélo électrique / Electric bike](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/balade-en-velo-electrique.jpg) Electric bike [![Bain sonore Lou Calen, Cotignac : Oriane joue d'un instrument](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bain-sonore-oriane-mutabazi-conciergerie-lou-calen.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/well-being/) Sound Bath ![Yoga](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/yoga-provence.jpg) Yoga Taste / Smell /Savor ### December > February [![Cavage de la truffe / Truffle harvest](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cavage-de-la-truffe-2.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/demonstration-de-cavage-et-degustation-de-truffes-a-aups/) Truffle harvest [![Cours de cuisine / Cooking classes](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cours-de-cuisine.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/cuisinez-comme-un-chef-avec-benoit-witz/) Cooking classes [![Dégustation d'huile d'olive / Oliv oil tasting](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/domaine-oleicole.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/degustations-au-coeur-du-var/) Oliv oil tasting [![Dégustation de pastis / Pastis tasting](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/degustation-de-pastis.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/bar_restauration/pastis-bar/) Pastis tasting [![Dégustation de vin / Wine tasting](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/domaine-viticole.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/degustations-au-coeur-du-var/) Wine tasting ### October 29th [![Fête du coing de Cotignac](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fete-du-coing-3.jpg)](https://lafalaisehotel.com/en/cotignac-quince-festival/) Fête du coing de Cotignac [![Maison de la truffe](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/benoit-witz-restaurant-jardin-secret-cotignac-les-truffes-daups.jpg)](https://maisondelatruffe-verdon.fr/) Maison de la truffe [![Maison Mirabeau](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/maison-mirabeau.jpg)](https://www.maisonmirabeau.com/) Maison Mirabeau ### every Tuesday [![Marchés de Cotignac / Cotignac market](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/marche-cotignac.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/jours-de-marche-var-provence-verte-verdon-dracenie/) Cotignac market ### december > january ![Récolte des olives / Olive harvest](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/recolte-des-olives.jpg) Olive harvest ### october > november [![Récolte du safran / Saffron harvest](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/recolte-du-safran.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/participez-a-la-recolte-du-safran-bio-de-cotignac/) Saffron harvest ### september ![Vendange à la main / Hand harvesting](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/vendange-a-la-main.jpg) Hand harvesting Learn / Create / Share ![Visite guidée de Cotignac / Guided tour](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/visite-guidee-cotignac.jpg) Guided tour of Cotignac [![Atelier / workshop : Dessin & Aquarelle / Drawing & Watercolour](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/atelier-dessin-aquarelle-gilles-dugenet-conciergerie-lou-calen.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Drawing & Watercolour Workshop ### June > August [![Atelier / workshop : Fuseaux de lavandin / Lavender Spindle](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lavandin.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Lavender Spindle Workshop [![Atelier de sculpture à l'argile avec Sandra à Lou Calen, Cotignac - Apprentissage des techniques de modelage à l'argile de Provence](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/atelier-modelage-argile-sandra-dugenet-conciergerie-lou-calen.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Clay Sculpture Workshop [![Atelier / workshop : Sculpture sur Bois / Wood Sculpture](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/atelier-sculpture-bois-mathieu-segret-conciergerie-lou-calen.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Wood Sculpture Workshop [![Atelier / workshop : Vannerie Sauvage / Basket Weaving](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/atelier-vannerie-sauvage-conciergerie.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Basket Weaving Workshop [![Balade Botanique / Botanical Walk](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/balade-botanique-conciergerie.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/type-event/workshop/) Botanical Walk ![Jeu de piste / Track game](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jeu-de-piste.jpg) Track Game [![Musée des Comtes de Provence](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/musee-des-comptes-de-provence.jpg)](https://www.caprovenceverte.fr/https-museesetcentresdart-caprovenceverte-fr/musee-comte-provence/) Musée des Comtes de Provence [![Musée des Gueules Rouges](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/musee-des-gueules-rouges.jpg)](https://www.tourves.fr/portfolio-items/musee-des-gueules-rouges/) Musée des Gueules Rouges [![Musée de la Préhistoire de Quinson](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/musee-prehistoire-quinson.jpg)](https://www.museeprehistoire.com/en/home.html) Musée de la Préhistoire de Quinson [![Phonomade](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/phonomade.jpg)](https://www.phonomade.com/8344) Phonomade Contemplate / Listening / Vibrate ### on site [![Centre d'art La Falaise](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/centre-art-la-falaise.jpg)](https://www.centredartlafalaise.com/) Centre d'Art La Falaise ### on site ### every week Évènements à La TUF ### on site ### July > August [![Festival Les Toiles du Sud](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/les-toiles-du-sud-3.jpg)](http://les-toiles-du-sud.com/) Festival Les Toiles du Sud ### 5 min [![Chant des Vêpres à Saint-Joseph](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/saint-joseph-du-bessillon.jpg)](https://www.saintjosephcotignac.com/) Chant des Vêpres à Saint-Joseph ### 15 min [![Jas de la Rimade](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jas-de-la-rimade.jpg)](https://www.rimade.com/) Jas de la Rimade ### 20 min [![Académie musicale de Villecroze](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/academie-musicale-villecroze.jpg)](https://www.academie-villecroze.com/fr/programmation/2023) Académie musicale de Villecroze ### 25 min [![Abbaye du Thoronet](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/abbaye-du-thoronet.jpg)](https://www.le-thoronet.fr/) Abbaye du Thoronet ### 30 min [![Centre d'art contemporain de Châteauvert](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/chateauvert.jpg)](https://museesetcentresdart.caprovenceverte.fr/centre-dart-contemporain-de-chateauvert/) Centre d'art contemporain de Châteauvert ### 30 min [![Musée De Faykod](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/musee-de-faykod.jpg)](http://www.musee-de-faykod.com/) Musée De Faykod ### 45 min [![Œuvre sculpturale à la Commanderie de Peyrassol](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/commanderie-peyrassol.jpg)](https://www.peyrassol.com/) Commanderie de Peyrassol ### 45 min [![HDE Var](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/hde-var.jpg)](https://hdevar.fr/) HDE Var ### 50 min [![Venet Foundation](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/venet-foundation-2.jpg)](https://www.venetfoundation.org/fr/) Venet Foundation ### 1h15 [![Château La Coste](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/chateau-la-coste.jpg)](https://chateau-la-coste.com/fr/) Château La Coste ## Mark your calendar ## Workshops & Events at Lou Calen Here, we come together, create, and celebrate. [What’s On](https://www.loucalen.com/en/agenda/) ## Events in the Provence Verte Around Cotignac, events follow one another year-round. [SELECTION](https://www.loucalen.com/en/events-in-provence-verte-and-haut-var/)