La Bastide du Calalou Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

Accommodation includes Comfort Rooms, a Superior Family Room, Junior Suites, a two-bedroom apartment and a four-bedroom villa. All are air-conditioned and have a minibar; several categories also offer a hospitality tray with a kettle and a safe. Sizes range from 15 m² for the Comfort Rooms to 180 m² for the villa. The suites and the family room offer valley views, while some categories have private outdoor space.

The villa has four bedrooms, a terrace and a private swimming pool. The 110 m² apartment sleeps up to five people and has two bedrooms. The 38 m² or 41 m² Junior Suites each combine an extra-large double bed with a sofa bed; one has a private terrace and the other a balcony. The 25 m² Superior Family Room sleeps two and has a sofa bed or a single bed in addition to the extra-large double bed. Facilities vary by category and include a bathrobe, hairdryer, cable TV and DVD player.

The heated outdoor swimming pool is a pleasant place to enjoy sunny days, while the garden and furnished terraces offer other outdoor spaces. Guests who enjoy activities can make use of a tennis court and tennis equipment; the surrounding area is also suitable for hiking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing. Walking tours, fishing trips and classes about local culture are also among the activities on offer.

The spa and wellness centre includes a sauna, hammam and hot tub. Massages, spa packages and a relaxation area round out the facilities. The on-site restaurant, bar and café serve meals and drinks; children's menus and menus for special diets are available on request. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning, and room service is available. Private parking is free, with an electric vehicle charging station. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge.

Moissac-Bellevue is a Provençal village in the Haut-Var, amid wooded hills, fields and country roads linking the villages of the Verdon Regional Nature Park. Life moves at a rural pace, with views alternating between hills and villages. This part of Provence suits travellers who want to explore the Verdon by car, go hiking or combine swimming with visits to villages. On site, the hotel's gardens and terraces offer places to enjoy the peace of the countryside.

Lake Sainte-Croix, 6 km away, draws visitors with its beaches, turquoise waters and water sports. The Verdon Gorge is about a 30-minute drive away; its viewpoints and trails let you explore the cliffs and canyon scenery. The village of Tourtour, known for its views over the Provençal countryside, is another stop. In Régusse, the Régusse Windmills and the local market offer a chance to discover the area's heritage and village life. A car is useful for travelling between the sights, beaches and villages scattered across the region.

In summer, plan outings for early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the trails and lakeshore, which are especially busy during the hottest part of the day. Spring and early autumn are well suited to hiking and sightseeing in milder weather. From December to April, the region's black truffle market gives you another reason to explore the villages of the Haut-Var. A day could combine a walk around Tourtour, a swim or water activity at the lake, then a return along country roads before evening.