We drove north from Brignoles to visit the two villages of Cotigac and Entrecasteaux.
The village of Cotignac nestles at the foot of a 80-metre high cliff. At the top of the cliff stand two square towers, the “sentinelles”, which have been standing guard over the village and surrounding area since the Middle Ages. The cliff is hollowed out with caves which were used as a refuge by the population during the Barbarian invasions. The cliff looks like a colossal wall sculpted by the waters that, over thousands of years. When the villagers took refuge there, they altered the caves and galleries, drilling tunnels and enlarging the galleries. It is possible to follow a path along the cliff passing the galleries.
The village itself is picturesque, not least the large square surrounded, and in summer, covered by, plane trees.
We drove through the countryside to the charming village of Entrecasteaux, sheltered by its impressive 17th century château, and French-style garden.
