Lorgues in Provence

Lorgues and surroundings

Gastronomy | Natural beauty | Sun & Sea | Sports

The beautiful Provencal town of Lorgues has nearly 9,000 residents and is lively all year round. Many picturesque streets with beautiful fountains, numerous medieval houses and a central street with terraces. You will find here all amenities such as; bakers and patisserie, butchers, the “Tabac”, banks with ATMs, post office, doctor, pharmacies, etc. There are several supermarkets in and around the center, and the weekly Provencal market takes place on Tuesday mornings. This market is very extensive, cozy and crowded; highly recommended to visit.

Surrounding Lorgues are beautiful forests, hills and vineyards and the authentic villages of Salernes, Villecroze, Tourtour, Taradeau and Flayosc are only a few kilometers away. The town of Draguignan about 10 kilometers away. Also visit the town of Entrecasteaux with beautiful castle, the Abbey du Thoronet, the huge reservoir Lac de Sainte Croix and, of course, Grand Canyon du Verdon.

You can also enjoy plenty of culinary delights, as our region is known for its very good restaurants. Real Provencal cuisine with good menus of around €25 can be found in the immediate vicinity. Lorgues’ culinary hotspot is Bruno, very well known for its frequent use of truffles, among other things. Also fine and cheaper is Le Chrissandier. Numerous wine cooperatives and Domaines can also be found here. Buy your delicious wine there “en bouteilles” or “en vrac” (box of 5 or 10 liters).

Office du tourisme de Lorgues
12, rue du 8 Mai, 83510 Lorgues, tel : 04.94.73.92.37
www.lorgues-tourisme.fr | www.tourismevar.com

 

The climate of Lorgues: sunny and sheltered

Lorgues, located in the heart of Provence near the Côte d’Azur, enjoys a special microclimate. This local climate differs from the broader regional weather pattern in the Vars and is created by unique factors such as location, vegetation, wind direction and buildings. As a result, one often experiences more pleasant weather conditions in Lorgues than in the surrounding villages.

The region’s Mediterranean climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Thanks to Lorgues’ microclimate, summers are extra sunny and autumns and winters are remarkably mild and dry. This makes the area ideal for those seeking peace, sun and comfort – all year round.

In fact, in the part of Lorgues where our La Douce villas are located, there is a “microclimate within the microclimate. Our villas are sheltered behind a hill, which means that the mistral wind, which regularly picks up elsewhere in Provence, has very little influence here. This natural lee provides a serene, warm and windless environment. Not for nothing does the area bear the name “La Douce”: the gentle, quiet part of Provence where the climate is just that little bit more pleasant.

Provence

Behind the touristy and cozy coast of the Côte d’Azur, the Provencal hinterland offers you exceptional peace and natural beauty. Typical of Provence are the wide vistas of low oaks and scrub, and especially fragrant herbs. On a hot summer day, close your eyes and sniff the scents…. lavender, rosemary, laurel and here and there the strong, typical scent of the fig tree and eucalyptus. Anyone who has smelled Provence once will never forget that rich bouquet of fragrances. These herbs have been used since time immemorial and are used to prepare numerous tasty dishes in Provencal cuisine.

Provence is admired for its many Roman and medieval sites and its special light that attracts many artists. Wherever you go, it remains picturesque. The small villages on the slopes of the mountains of Haute-Provence are especially impressive. They are the villages perchés (perched villages), sometimes called nids d’aigles (eagle’s nests).

Provence is home to the breathtaking Grand Canyon du Verdon, one of France’s greater natural wonders. Bird lovers will be in their element in the Camargue, with the wonderful spectacle of course being the large flocks of pink flamingos. A writer once said of the Lubéron Mountains, “There is no more beautiful nature. The mild climate and clear air here will allow you to observe amazing contrasts of the rich and diverse nature: strips of purple lavender alternate with different nuances of green of the forests, flamboyant ochre-colored cliffs and white, robust limestone rock formations.

Sports activities

Hiking, jogging and biking can be done right from Villa La Douce Provence. In the immediate vicinity there are numerous opportunities for sports activities such as swimming, hiking, jogging, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

In addition to a tennis club with several tennis courts, Lorgues boasts the Stade Jean Turchi multi-sports complex, which was completely renovated in 2022. At this sports complex there is a rugby and soccer field, a skate park, a pumptrack, a bmx/bike park, playgrounds and a gym with a fitness room and climbing wall. The sports complex is a few minutes’ walk from our group accommodation Bastide du Pin.

Near Lorgues there are also a number of golf courses available including Sainte Maxime 18 holes 6,155 m Par 71, Saint Raphaël 18 holes 6,051 m Par 68, La Motte 18 holes 6,219 m Par 72 and Flassans – Brignoles 18 holes 6,367 m Par 72.

The coast

The Mediterranean Sea is a stone’s throw away. Sainte-Maxime and Fréjus are about a 30-minute drive away and are typical of the Côte d’Azur with beautiful beaches, many restaurants and a nice port. The cities of Cannes, Nice, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille are about 40 minutes away by car.

Saint Tropez (45-60 minute drive) is also a must visit. The market is on Tuesdays and Saturdays, especially the Saturday market is recommended. First in the early morning to the market and then enjoying ‘un café’ at “Clemenceau”. Then visit the harbor with its capital yachts situated next to weathered fishing boats. Or have a glass of pastis under the plane trees while enjoying the French’s game of pétanque at Place des Lices. The beautiful beaches of Saint-Tropez (Plage des Salins, Plage de Tahiti, plage de Pampelonne) are located towards Ramatuelle.

Office du tourisme de Lorgues

12, rue du 8 Mai, 83510 Lorgues, tel : 04.94.73.92.37
www.lorgues-tourisme.fr | www.tourismevar.com