Les Gentianes — Restaurant in Castellane

A center-village hotel, traditional, wooden-floors creakily welcoming; the whole replete with real heavy woods. Rooms clean, comfortable, lacking air-conditioning but the hotel is stone-built with half-meter thick walls so that, much of the year, air-con would be superfluous. Staff (family?) friendly and efficient. Small internal bar acts as reception desk and cashier station, but now (July) pretty much everything is outdoors with a large restaurant and lounge area. Meals, generous, good value for money. Easy to linger. A very pleasant experience overall. To...

😊: Such an authentic and cosy place! I don't speak French, but the host went above and beyond to accommodate me and to ensure amazing communication. She was very kind and understanding. Definitely consider the half-board and full-board options when available. The location is perfect for a hike to Lac d'Allos. After my hike, I took a perfect hot shower and slept like a baby in the comfy large bed. There's even a hairdryer. It's been an overall fantastic...

😊: Such an authentic and cosy place! I don't speak French, but the host went above and beyond to accommodate me and to ensure amazing communication. She was very kind and understanding. Definitely consider the half-board and full-board options when available. The location is perfect for a hike to Lac d'Allos. After my hike, I took a perfect hot shower and slept like a baby in the comfy large bed. There's even a hairdryer. It's been an overall fantastic...