Situated just outside the village of Montauroux is the next best thing to the beach. It is called Lac de Saint Cassien and is an enormous expanse of clear fresh water set within woodlands. There are many “beaches” around the lake but not all of them are so easy to get to, hence some are more populated than others! However, with the right footwear or the hire of a pedalo, the others can covet your title of “king” of your private little beach whilst they look on from the other

The centre of Fayence is vibrant with its markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, its café-bars, fine restaurants and interestin