Cotignac stands out from the other villages of Provence by its "rock" entirely created of stalactites and deep cavities shaped by the highly mineralized water of the Cassoles.

First settled in the Troglos, small dwellings above the rock dominating the valley, the Cotignaceans finally settled down at the foot of the cliff which protects them throughout the year from its height of 80 meters. One can easily recognize its houses by their facades with stone ornaments and ironwork.

Notre Dame de Grâce, built in 1519 at the request of Mary under the name “I am the Virgin Mary. Go tell the clergy and the Consuls of Cotignac to build me a church, under the name of Notre Dame de Grâce and that we come in procession to receive the gifts that I want to spread there ".

Since then, with its dominant view over the plain and the surrounding hills which leads you to the Saint Joseph Monastery, the place has become a place of procession and pilgrimage.

In the 12th century, 2 towers, called "Saracens" were built to watch over the plain and protect the seigneury of Cotignac.

As the population grew, the construction of a church was undertaken; the Saint Pierre church with its atypical facade offers you its majestic organ.

230 meters above sea level, north of Brignoles

Aix TGV, NICE and Marseille airports: 1 hour 30 minutes

2 353 inhabitants

Restaurants, tea room, bars, markets, flea markets, festivals.

The one-of-a-kind Tuff Cliff that stretches over 400 meters will dazzle you with the astonishing spectacle it offers.

The ramparts, the Trompines waterfall, the old quarter with its troglodyte houses, the Saint Pierre church, Notre Dame de Grâce.

The narrow streets that bear witness to the past.

The courtyard sheltered by plane trees with its shops and its weekly and night markets in summer.

The Theater Festival under the stars at the foot of the rock.

This village is listed on the inventory of historical monuments.

The number of its inhabitants has increased enormously since the end of the 60s and yet it retains its authenticity, its harmony and is a real little piece of paradise in Provence.

Handicrafts are active there.

Cotignac is a place of Catholic pilgrimage for couples having difficulty in having children.