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Vidauban and the Commanderie d’Astros
approx. 4.5 km
A town on the banks of the Argens. On its territory, the Commanderie d’Astros, a former Templar and later Hospitaller commandery, has been protected as a historic monument since 2009.
Château les Crostes: a night among the vines of Provence, at Lorgues
Château les Crostes is a wine estate at Lorgues in the Var, which Wikipedia lists among the properties of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation. Expedia presents it as an upscale château in a rural setting, with a vineyard, tasting room, outdoor pool and a regional breakfast included, a few kilometres from Le Thoronet Abbey.
At a glance
- Location
- Lorgues, Var department (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur), about 6 km from the centre of Lorgues and 13 km from Draguignan
- Accommodation
- Wine-estate château in a rural setting, described by Expedia as an upscale château; Wikipedia lists it among the Côtes-de-Provence wine properties around Lorgues
- Highlights
- Outdoor pool, wine-tasting room, private estate tours, vineyard, regional breakfast included, garden, billiards, free Wi-Fi, free parking
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10 from 45 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3–7 pm (no check-in outside these hours) · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- One dog of up to 10 kg is allowed, for a fee · no lift · reception staffed at set times
Staying at Château les Crostes: a night on a Provençal wine estate
To stay at Château les Crostes is to sleep on a wine estate rather than in a monument open to visitors. The Expedia listing mentions a vineyard, a winery, a tasting room and private estate tours, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. The 9.6/10 score is based on 45 traveller reviews.
In the rooms, the listing mentions free Wi-Fi, adjustable air conditioning and heating, high-quality bedding, a bathroom with bath or shower (including a rain shower), a flat-screen TV, a safe and a desk. The floors are tiled. Rooms are cleaned once per stay; bed linen and towels are changed on request.
A regional breakfast is included, served from 8.30 to 10.30 am on weekdays and from 9 to 11 am at weekends. The estate also has a billiard table and a games room. A concierge service helps with planning tours and buying tickets.
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Around Château les Crostes: Lorgues, the Templars of Astros and Le Thoronet
- 12th century – Le Thoronet Abbey is founded in Provence for a community of only twenty monks.
- 1220 – Bertrand and Jourdan de Vidauban give property to the Knights Templar, the core of the future Commanderie d’Astros.
- 1314 – The Knights Hospitaller of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem succeed the Templars at Astros.
- 1421 – The Bishop of Fréjus raises the first church of Saint-Martin in Lorgues to collegiate status.
- 1704–1729 – The present collegiate church of Saint-Martin in Lorgues is built; Cardinal de Fleury lays the first stone.
- 1997 – The collegiate church of Saint-Martin is listed as a historic monument.
- 2009 – The estate of the Commanderie d’Astros is protected as a historic monument.
The public sources consulted do not trace the history of Château les Crostes itself, so this section tells the story of its surroundings. Wikipedia lists it among the fourteen wine properties around Lorgues and its cooperative cellar, in the Côtes-de-Provence appellation.
To the north-east, the Commanderie d’Astros, in the commune of Vidauban, recalls the military orders of the Middle Ages. Le Thoronet Abbey, one of the “three Provençal sisters” with Sénanque and Silvacane, and the Chapelle Sainte-Roseline at Les Arcs complete a rich religious heritage.
Facilities and services at Château les Crostes
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- High-quality bedding
- Bath or shower, rain shower
- Adjustable air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV, safe, desk
- Towels provided, linen changed on request
Wine and relaxation
- Vineyard and winery
- Wine-tasting room
- Private estate tours
- Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- Garden and outdoor furniture
- Billiard table and games room
Food and services
- Regional breakfast included
- Concierge, help with tours and tickets
- Safe at reception
- Reception staffed at set times
- No lift
Parking
- Free uncovered parking without service (limited spaces)
- EV charging point on site
Where Château les Crostes is: between Lorgues, Le Thoronet and Draguignan
The château stands on the Chemin de Saint-Louis at Lorgues, in a rural setting, about 6 km from the town centre and 13 km from Draguignan as the crow flies. You will need a car: according to Expedia, it is roughly 11 minutes to Vidauban station and 64 minutes to La Môle airport.
Expedia lists nearby the Château La Martinière, the Aurelian Way, the Dracénie trails, Naturozen, the Chapelle Sainte-Roseline and a cheese dairy, within about fifteen kilometres, as well as Le Thoronet Abbey, the church of Saint-Michel and several museums. Walking, cycling and horse riding are highlighted.
Further afield, the Var coast is within reach by car: Saint-Tropez and Fréjus lie about thirty kilometres away as the crow flies.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château les Crostes)
| Commanderie d’Astros (Vidauban) | approx. 3 km |
| Taradeau | approx. 4 km |
| Vidauban | approx. 4.5 km |
| Lorgues | approx. 6 km |
| Le Thoronet Abbey | approx. 9.5 km |
| Chapelle Sainte-Roseline (Les Arcs) | approx. 11 km |
| Draguignan | approx. 13 km |
| Saint-Tropez | approx. 29 km |
| Fréjus | approx. 29 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates in the Expedia listing; driving times to the station and airport are taken from that listing.
Things to see around Château les Crostes
Lorgues
approx. 6 km
A town 13 km south-west of Draguignan. Its collegiate church of Saint-Martin, built from 1704 to 1729, is one of the largest churches in the Var, at 56 m long.
Le Thoronet Abbey
approx. 9.5 km
A Cistercian abbey, one of the “three Provençal sisters” with Sénanque and Silvacane. Listed since 1840, it is often praised for the simplicity of its architecture.
Chapelle Sainte-Roseline, Les Arcs
approx. 11 km
An 11th-century chapel, formerly the abbey church of the Celle-Roubaud monastery, listed as a historic monument in 1980. It holds the remains of Saint Roseline, who died in 1329.
Draguignan
approx. 13 km
Prefecture of the Var from 1800 to 1974, now the department’s second administrative town after Toulon. It is home to the Infantry School and the Artillery School.
Saint-Tropez
approx. 29 km
A port in the Var, a former corsair town overlooked by its 16th-century citadel, once a fishing village and now a well-known holiday destination.
Tours & activities near Château les Crostes
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Who is Château les Crostes for?
Wine lovers
Vineyard, winery, tasting room and private estate tours: the listing puts wine at the heart of the stay.
Couples
An outdoor pool, a garden and a regional breakfast included: a simple setting for a Provençal getaway for two.
Medieval history fans
Le Thoronet Abbey, the Commanderie d’Astros and the Chapelle Sainte-Roseline are about ten kilometres away or less.
Walkers and cyclists
Expedia names the Aurelian Way and the Dracénie trails; walking, cycling and horse riding are all on offer in the area.
Good to know before booking Château les Crostes
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 7 pm, and check-in outside these hours is not possible. Check-out is at 11 am.
- One dog of up to 10 kg is accepted, for a fee per stay; assistance animals are exempt.
- A regional breakfast is included: 8.30–10.30 am on weekdays, 9–11 am at weekends.
- Reception is staffed only at set times. Rooms are cleaned once per stay; linen is changed on request.
- Parking is free, uncovered and without service, with a limited number of spaces. There is no lift.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château les Crostes?
Yes. Château les Crostes at Lorgues can be booked via Expedia, which describes it as an upscale château in a rural setting, with a vineyard and tasting room.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, Expedia lists an outdoor pool with sun loungers.
Are pets allowed?
One dog weighing up to 10 kg is accepted, for a fee per stay. Assistance animals are exempt from the fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 7 pm, with no check-in outside these hours. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, Expedia lists a regional breakfast as included, served 8.30–10.30 am on weekdays and 9–11 am at weekends.
What is there to see near Château les Crostes?
The Commanderie d’Astros is about 3 km away, Lorgues 6 km, Le Thoronet Abbey around ten kilometres, the Chapelle Sainte-Roseline 11 km and Draguignan 13 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château les Crostes listing on Expedia.
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