Charming Townhouse in Heart of Provencal Town, 30min to Beach or Gorge De Verdon

About

The House It’s old, quirky, and not perfectly straight, but it’s home. The house has 3 Bedrooms + 1 sleeping loft (2 King beds, 1 Queen, 1 Double), 3 En-suite Baths + 1 additional bath in the cave. The main spaces include a Kitchen with Dining for 10, Salon living space, office, and Roof Terrace. There is also a newly renovated Cave – a gaming lounge, jam space, and painting studio. Getting to Know Montferrat We highly recommend a stroll around town on your first day to get a feel for the area. In town, you will find the ‘Centre Ville’ with a café, a bar, a small store, and Le Bastide restaurant. Check the doors for hours of operation, and keep in mind: stores in France are closed between 12 and 2. Up and down the street you’ll find La Poste, the town office (Mairie), the Mediatheque (library), and event boards. Take a hike up to the church you see from the terrace – paths are marked and easy to follow. We’ve included additional details for the path at the end of this package. We also recommend an 8-minute walk to the waterfalls (Cascade de Pierrepont), found on Google Maps. Good Eats We can help stock a few basics depending on when you arrive – just let us know! The boulangerie in town is outstanding – try everything. There are two bars: one privately owned, and the other run by locals. Le Bastide is a newly renovated hotel with seasonal, local dishes – a reservation is helpful but often not necessary. Monfe Pizza, across from Le Pension, is perfect for something simple when you're tired. Nearby markets are in various towns on different days. Montferrat has a tiny market, but Bargemon and Draguignan have larger, excellent markets. Montferrat also has a small grocery store for basics and local wines, open daily. There are wonderful dining spots in neighboring villages like Figanières, Callas, Seillans, Bargemon, Flayosc, Tourtour, and Cotignac. Dining here is an event, starting after 7 pm and lasting hours. Reservations are preferred. In Draguignan (the largest local city), you’ll find two Carrefour grocery stores. The cheese and wine sections are worth the visit! The region is known for its award-winning Rosé, and you’ll find Petite Casinos in Montferrat, Bargemon, and Figanières for essentials. Remember to bring your own bags (there’s a stash in the pantry). Kitchen Notes Please review the kitchen equipment and supplies instructions upon arrival. There’s a washer and dryer at the back of the kitchen wall, with detergent and bleach in the pantry. Don’t put anything suspect down the sink to avoid clogs. There are containers next to the dryer for trash and recyclables, which should be dropped off at local sites. The hot water comes from a boiler in winter and an electric heater in summer – both are very efficient (be cautious). The gas cooktop uses Butagaz, and there’s a spare container in the Cave. If not, you can buy a replacement at the gas station outside of town. For the dishwasher, please clean off plates before placing them inside to avoid clogging the filter. Help yourselves to the supplies in the kitchen. Getting Clean (or Dirty) Cleaning is scheduled after departure, but we can arrange mid-stay cleaning if preferred. The washer and dryer are available for use, and instructions are provided. Be careful about what goes down the sink. Trash and recyclables need to be taken to the designated drop-off sites around town. Everything you need for the kitchen is available, so feel free to use the supplies. Welcome to Provence! Montferrat is centrally located in Provence, the Var, and Cote D’Azur. To the north, you’ll find the Gorge du Verdon and Lac St. Croix. South leads to St. Tropez, St. Raphael, and Frejus beaches. West are Aix en Provence, Avignon, and the Luberon villages, and east is Grasse, Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. Make sure to carry cash for toll roads (4-12 Euros) and small change for parking meters. Toll booths accept cash, change, and chip credit cards. ATM machines are available in most towns. Suggested Day Trips Moustiers Ste. Marie: Travel north via D71 through Gorge du Verdon. Continue around Lac St. Croix to the village of St. Croix for lakeside dining and boat rides. Fayence: Take D19 for a walking tour of the town with 360-degree valley views, great lunch spots, and a mid-July antique market. Stop by Bargemon on the way back, which also has a public pool (brochure in the basket next to the door). Chateau Double: A cliffside village only 2 km from Montferrat with a few restaurants. Walk up to the ruins at the top and check out the fresh cheese farm. Continue to Tourtour and Cotignac – many guests love these villages for their charming shops and restaurants. Draguignan: The largest local city, great for shopping, dining, and quaint streets. Vineyards: The region has 27,000 vineyards! Chateau D’Eclans (famous for Whispering Angel Rosé), Domaine Ott, and Chateau Berne are some options. Chateau Berne also offers a lovely lunch spot. Shopping & Antiques Antique lovers