PR1184 Manoir d'Argens

South of France vacation chateau - Manoir d'Argens is a luxurious chateau with private pool, surrounded by well-known vineyards in the heart of the Var region. An impressive 100-year-old sycamore drive leads you up to the chateau, which was built in 1830 and was once owned by the Grimaldi family of Monaco. It has been sympathetically refurbished in recent years by the owners who have ensured that the chateau retains its character whilst offering all modern facilities.

You cannot help but have a wonderful holiday in this beautiful corner of the Var: it's a world apart from the bustle and the crowds of the French Riviera, which nevertheless is close by for when you want to enjoy a different pace of life. The nearby village of Le Muy has two of the best outdoor markets in the region, on Thursday and Sunday mornings, as well as local shops and plenty of restaurants, and Les Arcs sur Argens, slightly further on, has a very attractive medieval town indeed.

Activities available locally include gentle strolls around the estate, tennis, golf, riding, hiking in the Rouet forest, rock-climbing in the Gorges du Verdun and quad biking, as well as wine tasting and tours. You might like to spend time visiting some of the picturesque villages of the region, relaxing in pavement cafés, or enjoying the excellent cuisine that France has to offer. And the attractive and lively resorts of St Tropez and Cannes would both make excellent places to visit when you fancy a change of scenery! This South of France vacation chateau makes an ideal base for a holiday with family or friends.