Hostellerie du Cigalou

The rooms at Hostellerie du Cigalou are divided into three double-room categories and a suite for four people. All are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The rooms offer views of the town; double rooms range in size from 12 to 14 m². The Superior Double Room has two square metres more than the standard Double Room. The Deluxe Double Room adds a balcony and terrace, as does the suite.

The 25 m² suite suits families or small groups: it accommodates four people in two sleeping areas, with one large double bed and one double bed. The double rooms have one large double bed. A minibar can be added to the accommodation on request. Bathrooms have either a shower or a bath, depending on the room. Views of the rooftops and village streets set the rooms apart, while the balcony and terrace provide outdoor space in the Deluxe and Suite categories.

Hostellerie du Cigalou has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and terraces where you can relax. The restaurant and bar serve Provençal specialities, cocktails and children's menus. Breakfast can be served in the dining room or on the shared terrace; options include continental, American and buffet selections. Special-diet menus are available on request, as are fruit and wine or champagne.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The public car park is free and nearby. The property has a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility. Leisure facilities include sun loungers and a solarium. Concierge, daily housekeeping and room service are also available. Pets are allowed on request, and an extra charge may apply. The hotel also organises activities and visits focused on local culture, including walking and cycling tours.

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a medieval village in the Var, built on the heights above the coast. Its narrow streets, vaulted passages and flower-covered façades create a Provençal setting to explore on foot. Place Gambetta leads into the old village and to its monuments; the hilly terrain means a few uphill stretches, but walks are rewarded with views of the rooftops and countryside. This stop suits travellers looking to combine heritage, walks around the village and days on the coast.

Saint-Trophyme Church and the Château des Seigneurs de Foz are among the landmarks of the old centre. The Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes presents local history, while the village gardens offer shady spots to pause. Heading down towards the sea, the beaches of Le Lavandou are ideal for swimming and walks along the Mediterranean; Grande Plage du Lavandou is 2.7 km away. Fort de Brégançon, on a peninsula, is a historic site associated with the French presidency. To explore other coastal landscapes, Port-Cros National Park can be reached from the Le Lavandou area.

Spring and early autumn are pleasant times to explore the narrow streets and trails without the summer crowds along the coast. In summer, plan your village visit for the cooler hours, then spend the afternoon swimming. You could start the day at the market and the town-centre monuments, continue to a beach in Le Lavandou and finish with a dinner featuring Provençal flavours. A car makes it easier to get between the hilltop village, the beaches and the coastal sights.