Le Castellet: Hilltop Winery and Kingdom
Le Castellet, France is a small medieval town on a plateau in the Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur region. What was once a fortress town called Castellarium is now a solemn and historically rich town. Cobbled and flower-filled streets, vast vineyards, and a magnificent view of the countryside will greet you once you set foot in town. For these reasons, Le Castellet is a one of the region’s most prominent tourist destination.
Best Time to Visit
The early months of the year brings a comfortably cool weather over at Le Castellet, France. Although it gets partially cloudy and a little bit windy some days of these months, the weather is nothing too extreme that will ruin your trip. These are the best months to come visit the town especially if you want to avoid the hike up in prices of Le Castellet hotels and the summer peak of tourism.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Grand Prix Hotel is situated right next to the famous Formula 1 racing track, Circuit Paul Ricard. Other Le Castellet hotels you can book for you journey include the 5-star L’Hotel and Spa Du Castellet. Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a gym, a golf course, and a tennis court are all found on site!
On your way for a swim down to Bandol Beach, you can pass by the Bandol Vineyards where you can go on a wine tasting tour. A must-visit when in town is the Le Castellet Castle that once protected the town from invaders and now serves as town hall.