Self-catering holiday homes: Plan-de-la-Tour cottage

Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Plan-de-la-Tour, France your home away from home

The small village of Plan-de-la-Tour lies in the hills of the Maures Mountains along the coast of Provence. The village lies far from the tourist trail, yet very close to the beaches of the Cote d’Azur and all the attractions of Provence. Holiday rental accommodation in Plan-de-la-Tour is hugely popular with walkers hoping to explore the countryside of Provence in peace.

Things to do in Plan-de-la-Tour, France

Although there are no hugely well known sites worthy of exploration within the village, the whole village is awash with charming little houses, beautiful churches and ruined mills in and around the village to explore. The 16th century bell tower is possibly the most attractive site within Plan-de-la-Tour, but it is in the many small, traditional little cafes that you shall discover the most about Plan-de-le-Tour life. Small and understated, the cafes and restaurants of Plan-de-la-Tour always afford a warm welcome, with excellent food and fine wine on every menu.

The village is surrounded by green, rolling hills, covered with scattered vineyards and swathes of oak and olive woods. The vineyards predominantly produce excellent Cote de Provence wines, and many vineyards offer both guided tours and wine tasting sessions. Apart from the wine, the attraction of the countryside which surrounds a self catering Plan-de-la-Tour property stems from the absolute peace and beautiful views. There are numerous local walking trails throughout the forests and hills, and for more serious walkers and hikers, there are a couple of national walking routes passing very close to the village, including the GR9 and GR51 trails. Mountain biking holidays are also fantastic using many of the same trails through the Maures hills.

There are a great range of family attractions in the Plan-de-la-Tour region, from the excellent golf courses of Var to the children’s favourite, Aqualand. As long as you have remembered to pack your handicap certificate, there shouldn’t be any trouble in arranging a suitable tee-off time. The shopping, nightlife and restaurants of nearby St Tropez are of huge interest too.

Places to stay on holiday in Plan-de-la-Tour, France

Sainte-Maxime is the closest beach resort to a holiday villa in Plan-de-la-Tour. Sainte-Maxime is a beach haven, with many miles of quiet, soft sand beaches, as well as facilities for almost all water sports. Water sports are practiced at the highest quality from Sainte-Maxime, especially sailing, windsurfing and water skiing, but if you would like to try your hand at something else, you are almost guaranteed to be able to find a suitable water sports centre in Sainte-Maxime.

Weather in Plan-de-la-Tour, France

The period from June until September is when the beaches of the Cote d’Azur are art their most appealing. Temperatures tend to soar well into the mid-30’s (˚C) during this period, whilst spring and autumn see hot yet comfortable temperatures blessing the region, perfect for exploring the Var countryside. Even winters remain nice, allowing golf, walking and horse riding holidays to flourish.

Cheap flights to Plan-de-la-Tour, France

Toulon-Hyeres Airport (TLN) is the closest airport to a holiday rental property in Plan-de-la-Tour, and with Ryanair providing direct services from London Stansted (STN), is easily accessible from the UK. However, Nice International Airport (NCE) is just a little further, at 80km and has a much larger range of services flying from airports throughout the whole of the UK. A hire car is recommended although by no means essential when you visit Plan-de-la-Tour accommodation.

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