Holiday apartment in La Motte: Wine, History and Nature

La Motte lies in an extensive wine-growing landscape crossed by the Nartuby. Those who choose a holiday apartment in La Motte or a holiday home as a base for their trip can shape their holiday around different interests: the village market, wine, history, nature and active experiences. This creates a holiday in which you can combine cultural discoveries with exercise and more peaceful breaks.

Wine, Market and Village Life

The Marché Provençal takes place in La Motte every Friday all year round in the village square and offers products from local producers. Les Vignerons de Saint Romain is a member of the Route des vins de Provence, offers free wine tastings in La Motte and sells products from the regional terroir. This means that both the regular market and the wine tradition provide tangible points of reference for your holiday days.

History and Special Places

The Église Saint Victor was built on the remains of a Romanesque priory. The church contains a gilded wooden altarpiece classified as a Monument historique and dedicated to Saint Quinis. The Mémorial du Mitan commemorates the deployment of the airborne troops and the beginning of Operation “Dragoon” during the landings in Provence on 15 August 1944. The memorial is located on the D 47 towards Bagnols-en-Forêt.

La Motte is associated with a Galoubet festival in spring. A children’s carnival is also one of the special events held in La Motte. A walk from the main square leads to the Tour de l’Horloge; from there, you can enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. These destinations give your stay different focuses, ranging from local history and remembrance culture to seasonal events and a viewpoint stop.

Vineyards, Trails and Nature

The grounds of Château des Demoiselles include 72 hectares of vineyards. There, the château offers four free, signposted hiking trails through vineyards and woodland: the Sentier vigneron, 2.1 kilometres long; the Sentier boisé, 3.8 kilometres; the Sentier de l’Endre, 6.8 kilometres; and the Sentier des Roches rouges, 8 kilometres. The different trail lengths provide a clear range for planning various days of hiking.

The Saut du Capelan waterfall is 35 metres high and located 500 metres from the village of La Motte. The Route des gorges – Circuit 08 leads to La Motte via the D 47. Important for your planning: the viewpoint is inaccessible and dangerous following the collapse of part of the rock face; access to the site is prohibited by municipal order.

Active and More Relaxed Holiday Days

Mountain biking, quad biking, buggy driving and off-road scooter riding are possible on the grounds of Château des Demoiselles. From La Motte, you can go mountain biking, fishing, and horse or pony riding. Golf de Saint Endréol is an 18-hole golf course. For a more relaxed day, the Saint Endréol spa covers 2,000 m² and includes an indoor pool, water circuit, saunas, hammam, hot tub, and facial and body treatments.

A Suitable Base for Your Holiday Ideas

The mix of village square, wine-growing landscape, historic sites, signposted trails, sporting opportunities and wellness facilities helps you choose a holiday apartment or holiday home according to your preferred daily rhythm. If you appreciate local history and regional products, the market, wine tastings and the Église Saint Victor will be close to your thematic focus. For active days, the trails at Château des Demoiselles, mountain biking, horse-riding excursions and other activities offer concrete points of reference. Those planning time to relax can focus on the Saint Endréol spa and its range of facilities.

Discover More Places

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Forcalqueiret, Evenos, Brue-Auriac, Claviers, Le Beausset, Tourves, Toulon and Plan-De-La-Tour.

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