A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Estérel, its red rocks, coastline and wooded hills.
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2 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
Garden or park
Meals with the hosts
Pool
Tourrettes
Charming bed and breakfast
A suite comprising two interconnecting bedrooms with a terrace and private entrance, as well as a cosy bedroom for two, in Tourrettes — a hilltop village in the Haut-Var, near Lake Saint-Cassien. Swimming pool, landscaped garden and private on-site parking. Ideally located for exploring the region, the property is also within easy reach of Cannes and Saint-Raphaël.
Places to explore Fayence · Esterel · Fréjus · Côte d'Azur
Tourrettes
Charming Bed and breakfast
Below the hilltop village of Tourrettes, three spacious, air-conditioned rooms occupy a 19th-century Provençal house. Bright, thoughtfully decorated and facing the garden, they offer a comfortable base for exploring the Pays de Fayence. Lake Saint-Cassien and the villages of the hinterland add to the choice of outings.
Places to explore Fayence · Estérel · Grasse · Cannes
Villages, landscapes and walks
The Estérel Massif extends between the Var and Alpes-Maritimes, from Saint-Raphaël towards Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Its volcanic relief, about 320 sq km, reaches the Mediterranean through headlands, dry valleys, low ridges and narrow coves.
The colour of the Estérel comes from rhyolite, the red rock visible between Agay, Le Dramont, Anthéor and the Corniche d’Or. Set against pine trees, cork oaks and the sea, it gives the massif a clear visual identity. Access to coves, tracks and viewpoints remains dependent on seasonal conditions and fire-prevention rules.
Mont Vinaigre, the highest point at 612 metres, helps read the structure of the massif. Routes rise quickly from the coast or from Les Adrets-de-l’Estérel, crossing thin soils, maquis and Mediterranean woodland. Here, choosing the right season matters more than seeking altitude.
To the north, Tanneron forms the passage towards Pays de Fayence. The Tanneron mimosas shape the winter landscape, while hamlets and forest roads recall the older uses of these hills: passage, cultivation, woodcutting and access to inland villages.
The Estérel links the coast of Cannes, Saint-Raphaël bay, Pays de Fayence villages and routes towards the Massif des Maures. Choosing a bed and breakfast therefore depends on the pace you want: sea at first light, walking on ridges, or a quieter stay in the hills.
Spring and autumn suit walks and coastal roads. Winter is useful around Tanneron for mimosa flowering. In summer, access to the massif can be restricted according to fire risk.
You can stay around Saint-Raphaël, Agay, Les Adrets-de-l’Estérel, Tanneron, Pays de Fayence or routes leading to Cannes.
Access to woodland areas may be restricted or prohibited according to fire risk. Check official departmental information before setting out. Choose a route suited to the heat and your ability: a short distance on the map does not necessarily mean an easy walk.
