The Originals City, Hôtel La Belle Étape, Brignoles

The Originals City, Hôtel La Belle Étape, Brignoles offers five room types: Double, Twin, Triple, Quadruple and Family. The Double and Twin rooms measure 11 m² and sleep two; the former has one double bed, while the latter has two single beds. The Triple room measures 13 m² and sleeps three. The Quadruple and Family rooms offer 24 and 27 m² respectively, with capacity for four and five guests.

The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided, and some rooms include a dining table or dining area. The Quadruple room stands out for its small skylight and bathtub. The largest room, the Family, also has a bathtub and a dining area. A lift serves the floors; some areas are also accessible by stairs.

The outdoor swimming pool provides a place to swim at the hotel, with sun loungers and a fence around the pool. A terrace and garden add to the outdoor spaces. Private parking is free, with spaces for guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel at no extra cost.

The restaurant, bar and on-site café offer several dining options. Continental buffet breakfast is served, with options for children; children’s menus, fruit, wine and champagne are also among the choices. Reception is open 24 hours a day. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, toilets with grab rails and an emergency pull cord in the bathroom. Room amenities include a private bathroom, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV.

Brignoles is a Provençal town in central Var, surrounded by hills, vineyards and old villages. Its historic centre has narrow streets, squares and buildings that recall its past as a seat of the Counts of Provence. The town suits travellers wishing to explore the Var hinterland and visit its heritage sites, markets and rural landscapes. It has the feel of a lively town rather than a seaside resort.

In the centre, Église Saint-Sauveur and Palais des Comtes de Provence offer a chance to explore local history on foot, 750 m and 850 m from the hotel respectively. Jardin Suau provides a green place to pause, 890 m away. For an excursion, Abbaye de La Celle, 2.7 km away, is a notable heritage site amid Provençal landscapes. The Coteaux Varois estates also offer a glimpse of the area’s winemaking tradition. The A8/E80 motorway, 800 m away, connects the region with coastal towns and Aix-en-Provence.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks through the villages and visits to wine estates; the grape harvest generally brings activity to the region in late summer and autumn. Summer days are hot, so plan outdoor visits for the morning and save the hottest hours for travelling or taking a break in the shade. You could spend a day strolling through Brignoles, visiting the abbey and exploring the Var’s vineyard landscapes. A car makes it easier to explore this hinterland, where the villages are spread out.