A brief history

Cotignac's history can be traced back to Roman times but the village came alive in the 1100s with the building of their very first place of worship, Chapelle St. Martin which is located a kilometre behind the forts and not far from Domaine Le Petit Hameau. You will pass it during your walk to the village (2,5km).

The first inhabitants took shelter in the caves but began building above and just under the cliffs. The village houses were built in larger numbers from the 1500 and slowly moved downward towards the river Cassole. There, the stone bridge that goes across the river still exists today. You will cross it when entering the village with the brewery and brewpub "LA TUF" on the left side of the road.

Festivals, Provencal Markets, Brocantes

During July and August: two times a week there is an artisanal market, every Sunday brocante, Pottery fair etc.

All year round you can visit the Tuesday Market in Cotignac, with all of the locals selling their typical Provence products.

At the outdoor "Theatre Le Rocher" the "Festival Les Toiles du Sud" will take place as well as live transmissions of operas, ballets and expos at the cinema.