We needed a place to stay in the Gorges du Verdon area in early April 2019 and were so lucky to pick Trigance and Thomas’ property! Spring was the perfect time to visit, no tourists!! This apartment is located just off the “main drag”, literally a 100 m long street with the town’s one and only bar/restaurant (adorable cats outside), a wood-fired oven bakery (AMAZING bread), and small grocer (check out the view from the window!).
Thomas was very communicative over VRBO and met us upon arrival. We were able to park right next to the flat but in busier seasons you’ll likely have to park in a lot down the hill, making it a short walk to the apartment. The flat itself is a large studio with a loft. It was very clean (looked newly renovated) and well equipped. Plenty of hot water (can be cold and rainy in spring!) and a fully enclosed shower (which we found to be a rare luxury in our stays throughout France). There is a loft and a bed upstairs, but probably best suited for children since the roof is only a few feet overhead on that level. The couch downstairs pulls out into a queen bed, which we found to be way more comfortable and less noisy if the mattress is then pulled off the spring frame and laid directly on the floor. Plenty of kitchen amenities and a small 2-burner electric stove (we cooked 3 nights straight, though you might want to bring in a few supplies since the local grocer was limited).
The general amenities on the listing did say there was wireless internet but during our stay it wasn’t on and we needed to walk down to the bar to use their free WiFi. For a few quiet vacation days not having internet was no problem, but it could have been an issue.
Visit the local wood-fired boulangerie and meet Luc the baker! Also, make your way up the hill to the castle which Thomas has turned into a snazzy jazz and wine bar. Amazing 360 views from the ramparts.
Thank you Thomas for a wonderful stay during our honeymoon. Perfect base camp for enjoying the gorgeous Verdon wilderness. Hope to return!
Regards,
Arizona, USA