Guests staying at Lou Marronie were treated to a very special trip, organised by Sissa of Provencereiser. Up in the Verdon Gorge mountains past Castellane, the group met up with local farmers and their truffle hunting dogs, seeing how the precious ‘black diamonds’ are found. Dogs are preferred to pigs as they normally don’t eat the […]
Set in the heart of Provence, Golf de la Sainte Baume is nestled amidst the pines and the garrigue at the foot of the Sainte Baume Massif. A diverse course, offering various aspects of the game of golf with it’s water obstacles, raised tees and greens … it’s adapted to all standards of golfer. Domaine […]
Half an hour’s drive from Cotignac, lies the fabulous Barbaroux Golf course, hotel and spa. Barbaroux is one of the rare golf courses where every hole is ‘unforgettable’ and where the greens are fast and honest. If I was to spend the rest of my life playing the same French golf course, it would be […]
After dazzling guests with his culinary skills at a conference held in Cotignac earlier this year, we requested Manu to cook dinner for a family celebration. The meal was superb! Entrée: Goat’s cheese, beetroot & carrot Primaire platter: Canard and orange sauce Cheese platter Dessert: steamed pears with thyme & lime sorbet
Jan and Mirjam offer guests at Lou Marronie a fabulous experience. They’ll come and cook for you in our kitchen, serving delicious local produce and wines. Here’s a photo gallery of a recent 4-course dinner they did for other guests, who were thrilled with the experience. If you would like them to cook for you, […]
Looking for gifts, souvenirs and Provençal craft to take home with you? Jeany Cronk opened her boutique in July 2015 and has impressed visitors with its style and lovely gift ideas. The boutique complements the wine cellar beautifully, so you can combine wine tasting and shopping! Jeany has carefully chosen local producers of ceramics, art, honey, Provençal […]
Didier Romieux is our resident Bordeaux and Burgundy expert and loves sharing a passion for wine. His wine cellar stocks liquid jewels that would not be out of place in Aladdin’s cave, thanks to his personal relationships with top château owners in France. Groups of 10-12 people can book a private wine tasting Masterclass in […]
An inspiring tale of a family following a passion. Stephen and Jeany Cronk left a comfortable life in London to pursue their dream of making incredible wine in the South of France. Their wine cellar opened in July 2014 on Cours Gambetta, restoring a drab-and-dreary building “La Falaise” into its rightful glory. There are no […]
Getting ill while you’re travelling or on holiday can be very scary; especially when it’s in a foreign language! If you find yourself in need of medical care, you can contact our local GP, doctor Christine Biscarat to make an appointment. She can speak a little bit of English. Her rooms are at the entrance […]
Stephanie and Pascal have moved their bakery from Grand Rue to Place Neuve, and it’s a fabulous change. The new shop is much roomier and has place for a few bistro tables, where you can enjoy one of their delicious sandwiches or a piece of quiche. They are one of the two bakeries in Cotignac.
Here’s the map of Cotignac, which contains links to a few places we think you may find useful. If you experience any difficulty seeing this map, please click here: Lou Marronie Visitor Map on Google Let us know if we’ve missed a few places that should be included? You can email us at welcome@loumarronie.com.(NB: booking enquiries […]
