George Clooney and his wife Amal are set to launch their first restaurant together – in a glitzy South of France village that already has plenty of A-list admirers.The couple’s career as restaurateurs comes just months after the actor, 65, and his human rights lawyer wife, 48, became French citizens and made the country their main family base – while also maintaining their Lake Como estate, worth more than £75million, in northern Italy. Hollywood star Clooney is launching an Italian eatery in the picturesque Provençal village of Cotignac, close to the sprawling estate where he currently lives.The new venture is due to open next spring and will see the star team up with Canadian hotelier Graham Porter, owner of the nearby Lou Calen hotel. The village is already well known in celebrity circles, with Brad Pitt and Cindy Crawford among those who’ve visited. The good news for UK tourists, if you want to get a taste (literally) of the actor’s life, it’s surprisingly easy, with Cotignac just a 90-minute drive away from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. George and Amal Clooney are said to be teaming up with Canadian hotelier Graham Porter to open an Italian restaurant in the pretty Provencal village of Cotignac Coloured houses line the streets, and dining options are aplenty – and A-listers including Brad Pitt and Cindy Crawford are already fansLocated at the foot of majestic cliffs in Provence’s Var region, the streets are lined with cobblestones, pastel-coloured houses and terracotta roofs.Inside this picturesque medieval village, there’s also a stunning centre, filled with cafes, bistros and bakeries.A meal at Picotte Provence – with its regional specialties such as grilled fish and Sunday night lobster – should be on the agenda.Other standout dining options to try while we await the opening of Mr Clooney’s restaurant include Jardin Secret, which has a Michelin Green Star, and La Trattoria.A weekly Tuesday morning market is not to be missed, perfect for purchasing fresh fruit and wines.It’s no surprise the spot has gained a reputation as one of France’s most beautiful villages, ranking on the approved list Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. The village is accessible for British tourists wanting a taste of Provence – Nice airport is 90 minutes’ away In terms of nature, the Rocher de Cotignac is perhaps one of the most famous attractions here.This 80-metre-high limestone cliff features troglodyte cave dwellings, alongside medieval watchtowers.’At some point during the last two million years, the River Cassole flowed over the rock face and formed the petrified waterfalls and cave dwellings that attract visitors to the site today,’ according to tourism site See Provence. ‘Originally the village was situated right at the base of this huge waterfall so these caves served as shelters for both residents and their animals. However, in more recent years the river was diverted so that it now turns to the east of the village and flows into the Argens.’ The entry fee is €2 (£1.69) and guided visits are available.Visitors have been impressed, with one writing on Tripadvisor: ‘Beautiful panoramic view of Cotignac!’Another added: ‘So, it’s a steep climb, but the view from the top is amazing. It’s well worth the detour, for the view, to learn about the troglodyte dwellings and why they exist.’ The town centre is all cobbled streets and fountains, around which you can stroll for hours – and Cotignac runs a weekly market on a Tuesday morning The village is also a pilgrimage site with the church, Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Grâces, a focal point for tourists Elsewhere, check out the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Grâces, a 16th-century pilgrimage site.And if you’re renting a car, you can take the opportunity to explore towns and villages in the vicinity.Sillans-la-Cascade is a stunning nearby waterfall, and the Gorges du Verdon are dramatic and worth a look. Villages Tourtour, Carcès and Salernes are also charming for day trips, if you want to make the most of your time in and around Cotignac – which will soon be filled with more A-listers and foodies trying to get their hands on a reservation chez George Clooney.