Location: Cogolin in France
Nearest Airport:
Nice at 95
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Nearest Ferry:
Calais at 1100
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Nearest Train:
Fréjus/St Raphaël at 35
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Nearest Motorway:
A8 Le Cannet des Maures at 32
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 4.0
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Car: recommended
The centre of Cogolin is a short walk and there are some great views on the way. Its picturesque and historic but it's also a real town. There are stalls of fragrant lavender, herbs and spices in the bustling twice weekly market but they're not there just for tourists. Guidebooks describe Cogolin as 'cascading down the hill' and it's a good description. It's a warren of steep, narrow streets, wonky old houses and window boxes. The church is 11th Century and the clock tower reveals the ancient fortifications that once protected the town. The newer part has all the usual amenities - supermarket, banks, shops, restaurants etc. This is the Côte d'Azur with lots of safe, sandy beaches. The nearest is Marines de Cogolin a couple of miles away. St Tropez and Ste Maxime are an easy drive and there are numerous picturesque hiltop villages nearby. The spectacular Gorge de Verdon is well worth a visit.