Bastide Saint Julien

The rooms at La Bastide Saint Julien have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. They also include a sauna and minibar. Depending on the category, they range in size from 26 to 62 m²; some accommodate up to four people and have a seating area. Sleeping arrangements combine a large double bed, sometimes with a sofa bed.

Views vary from room to room, with the garden, pool and surrounding hills among the available panoramas. The 26 m² Superior Double Room overlooks the garden and pool, while the 35 m² Double Room also has mountain views. The largest room, the Large Double Room, offers 62 m² and a sofa bed in addition to its extra-large double bed. Another 28 m² room overlooks the garden.

La Bastide Saint Julien has landscaped outdoor areas, including a garden and a sun terrace. A picnic area and outdoor furniture let you enjoy the surroundings. For relaxation, the heated outdoor pool has a shallow end and a fence; sun loungers and pool towels are also provided. The sauna, hammam and massages complete the wellness facilities.

An on-site café, snack bar and bar offer several dining options, with wine and champagne available. The rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom; there is also a shared lounge. You can go hiking, take part in cooking classes or attend concerts and shows. Free private indoor parking is available, with a charging point for electric vehicles and spaces accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

La Celle is a village in the Var, in Provence Verte, an area of hills, pine forests and small roads linking Provençal towns. The landscape alternates between wooded land, vineyards and limestone hills; the atmosphere is rural, away from major urban centres. The surroundings suit travellers who want to discover local heritage, walk in nature and visit different villages by car. Brignoles, a market town and service hub in this part of the Var, is nearby.

The Caramy Gorges offer rocky scenery and walking routes along the river. La Celle Abbey, a former Benedictine priory, is a place to discover Provençal Romanesque architecture. In Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is an important Gothic building and a pilgrimage site. The Red Faces Museum in Tourves traces the history of bauxite mining in the region. Brignoles is 6 km away and Toulon-Hyères Airport is 35 km away; a car makes it easier to travel between these sites.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks, with temperatures generally pleasant for exploring the villages and landscapes of the Var. In summer, plan outings for early morning or late afternoon, then spend the hottest hours relaxing by the pool. You could combine a visit to the abbey with a walk near the Caramy and a stop in Saint-Maximin. Markets and vineyards in Provence Verte also offer a glimpse of local produce, while the trails invite you to explore the hills on foot.