Bed and breakfasts near the Massif des Maures, between Var forest and coast
Discover the Massif des Maures
Between Sea and Mountains
The Massif des Maures is a mountain range located in the Var department, along the Mediterranean coastline. Spanning around sixty kilometers, from the Giens Peninsula, near Hyères, to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, it unveils a breathtaking landscape, where golden beaches, secret coves, and rocky promontories follow one another, sculpting a wild and captivating coast.
The "Black Mountain"
The interior of the massif, a world apart, is a preserved territory where nature reigns supreme. Its rugged terrain, steep slopes, are draped in dense vegetation: cork oaks, pines, and chestnuts weave an impenetrable forest. The winding roads that thread through reveal, at every turn, the secret soul of this isolated place.
The origin of the name "Massif des Maures" reflects this dark and impenetrable atmosphere. The Provençal term Lei Mauro, meaning "Black Mountain", reflects the density of its forests. It also evokes a chapter of history: the presence of the Moors, pirates from North Africa, who occupied the region between the 8th and 9th centuries, launching raids throughout the surrounding Provence.
The Villages of the Massif des Maures
The interior of the massif is home to several picturesque and peaceful villages. Among them are La Garde-Freinet, Collobrières, Plan-de-la-Tour, and Roquebrune-sur-Argens, small treasures of Provence, where the cobbled streets and stone houses tell the story of a land that jealously preserves its authenticity.
The coastline is dotted with emblematic villages that offer Provençal charm and a seaside atmosphere: Londe-les-Maures, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, La Croix-Valmer, Cogolin, Grimaud, not to mention the famous Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime.
A Land of Character
The Massif des Maures captivates with the magic of its landscapes and the charm of its villages. It is a land of character, contrasted between sea and mountains, for lovers of unspoiled nature and seaside pleasures.
Find a guest house near the Massif des Maures
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near the Massif des Maures, between forest, Var hills and the Mediterranean, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming Bed and breakfast and Cottages
L'Amandari
Four guest rooms and a family suite, a Roulotte and a Gîte, a rest and music room, open all year round at Plan-de-la-Tour above the Gulf of Saint Tropez to enjoy the delicious climate of the French Riviera. Garden, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, dinner.
Planning your stay in the Massif des Maures
When is the best time to stay in the Massif des Maures?
Spring is ideal for villages, trails and flowers. Autumn brings softer light, milder temperatures and fewer visitors.
Summer suits beach stays and the coast, with busier days around Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Where should you choose a bed and breakfast in the Massif des Maures?
The coast around Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cavalaire and La Croix-Valmer is well suited to seaside stays. Collobrières, La Garde-Freinet and Plan-de-la-Tour offer a more inland and forested atmosphere.
What can you do in the Massif des Maures?
You can visit Bormes-les-Mimosas, follow forest roads, discover Collobrières, reach the beaches of Le Lavandou, explore the Giens peninsula or plan a trip to the port of Saint-Tropez.