Near

NEARBY – IN THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES:

In the town of Pignans (3 km):

"The educational farm" : With family, friends, couple or solo, come and spend a Saturday morning at the farm to discover the animals and a farmers' market with organic vegetables, cheese, saffron-based products and aromatic herbs and cold drinks. Visit of the farm at free price.

""Notre Dame des Anges"" : Chapel rebuilt in 1844, the cloister in its entrance dates from 1900 and in the nave you can see a virgin in walnut (17th century) and numerous ex-votos, painted on canvas, wood or sheet metal. The ascent of the mythical summit of the Maures by the path of the Oratories leads to the chapel. The Maures forest reveals valleys carved out by the streams. Breathtaking view!

In the town of Puget ville (5 km):

""La tour du Faucon"" : From the hamlet of La Foux to the Tour du Faucon, this route allows you to discover

part of Puget-Ville's heritage. But also the sensitive departmental natural space of Défens de la Tour, a hill with steep slopes which dominates the village from its 403 m.

""Quad Var"" : In the Var vineyards, supervised by a qualified guide, you will share the charms of Provence while respecting the environment.

In the town of Flassans (8 km):

"Aoubré", the nature adventure: The Parc des Cèdres de l'Aoubré , a private forest of 30 hectares, classified as a Natural Zone, managed sustainably with a responsible and united ethic to discover an exceptional forest, walk, climb in the trees, discover a world of animals and plants, relax and have fun for a whole day and feel the heart of the Var throbbing.

The largest regional adventure park with its tree climbing courses. The only nature discovery park in Provence with a farm , animal park, trails and leisure and educational activities. A unique butterfly garden in the Var , open-air and with guided tours.

"Golf Club Barbaroux": Created in the purest tradition of American golf by architects Pete Dye and PB Dye, each space, each body of water, is a true ode to creativity, combining the love of nature with technical fantasy. The layout of this place makes it a very popular golf course on the Côte d'Azur. BARBAROUX is a course where strategy has a preponderant role: knowing how to choose the right angle on the diagonal fairways, ensuring your approach on technical, hectic, very fast greens.

In the town of Cuers (12 km):

""Gyrocoptair"" : See the Côte d'Azur as you've never seen it before!Aerial visit by gyrocopter above sites such as Saint Tropez, Hyères, Toulon, Le lavandou, Les creeks etc.... One of the most beautiful panoramas in the world.

In the town of Pierrefeu (12 km):

""Permanent exhibition of santons"" : At Château l'Aumérade.

In the town of Collobrières (12 km):

""La Chartreuse de la Verne"" : In the heart of the Massif des Maures you can explore the Monastery of La Verne. In the middle of this green setting, you will easily spot this former priory which was classified as a historic monument in January 1921.

""La Confiserie Azuréenne"": Located in Collobrières, a peaceful village nestled in the heart of the Massif des Maures is the capital of Chestnut! For more than half a century, it has perpetuated the French tradition and their ancestral craftsmanship around chestnuts... From candied chestnuts toChestnut cream.

In the town of La Celle (20 km):

"The abbey of La Celle" : The monastery of La Celle, better known as the abbey of La Celle, is an emblematic monument of Provençal Romanesque art from the 13th century. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1886, the abbey has belonged to the Department of Var since 1990.

In the town of Thoronet (30 km):

"" The Abbey of Thoronet"" : With its sisters, Silvacane and Sénanque, the Abbey of Thoronet is one of the three Cistercian marvels of Provence. Built between the end of the 12th and the middle of the 13th century, it exudes from this architectural ensemble an impression of unity and great serenity.

TO DISCOVER IN THE DEPARTMENT:

Natural sites and landscapes:

""Le Massif des Maures"" : This massif is one of the wildest and oldest lands in Provence.Huddled at its feet or clinging to its sides, 26 villages share its favors. From Hyères to Fréjus , it extends over nearly 60 km, or almost a quarter of the department, including a large part of the coast. Covered with cork oaks and chestnut groves, Les Maures offers a wide variety of landscapes.

"La Rade de Toulon" : Magnificent site sculpted by Mother Nature, can be discovered from the top of one of the Toulon mountains or from the sea: ascent by cable car, cornice at the edge of the water, military forts, guided tour by boat, trails, creeks and mountains...

"Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, the Golden Islands" : Jewels of the Mediterranean, they offer visitors a little corner of paradise.Family walks, large sandy beaches, wild hikes, small coves... Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant offer exceptional landscapes.

""Le Lac de Sainte-Croix"" : This is the largest lake of the Verdon lakes. Its area is 2,200 hectares. On this artificial lake, the emerald color of the water will make the greatest number of people want to swim there and enjoy the beaches along the shores. All the usual nautical activities can be practiced: pedalo, kayak, windsurfing or even fishing and catamaran.

""Les Gorges du Verdon"" : The Grand Canyon du Verdon, ideal for canyoning, rafting, canoeing or kayaking in the Var, is a unique site in France. Here, nature reigns supreme, surprising and wild, offering fantastic landscapes and a host of activities for your holidays in the Gorges du Verdon. Welcome to the Verdon Regional Natural Park.

Unmissable towns and villages such as:

""Toulon"" : First military port in France, Toulon has not always been a tourist destination. Its military activities have, until the middle of the 19th century, driven holidaymakers to Marseille and St Tropez. However, the city has never lacked interest: Its Romanesque cathedral of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Seds, the Toulon Opera House (the largest in the province), its royal tower which protected in the past, the harbor from enemy attacks, and its many museums and art galleries have made the city a place of great cultural interest.

When arriving in Toulon, do not miss the Clock Tower which is located at the entrance to the naval base. Do not forget to pass by the side of the Place Louis Blanc and the historic center.

Toulon is home to beautiful Hausmanian-style buildings dating from the 19th century. It is in this part of the city that the Place de la Liberté and the train station are located.

The 7 hectares of beachesof this city are a marvel that allows tourists to practice water sports such as sea kayaking. Do not forget to take a short tour to discover the surroundings of Toulon, you can discover unexpected things.

"Hyères" stretches over the peninsula of Giens , between sky and sea. Its double tombolo (remarkable geological formation) surrounds the old salt marshes , today an ornithological reserve which is home to more than 200 species of migratory or sedentary birds. . Observation posts are available to walkers. The small village of Giens offers a panoramic view of the land and the islands . The tour of the peninsula is done by many paths in the middle of nature.

Its two cords of sand offer longbeaches dedicated to swimming or board sports. Cycle paths are laid out for discovery by bike. The seabed offers diving discovery of a rich and diversified flora and fauna, as well as the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean. 27,000 hectares of waterways host internationally renowned regattas all year round.

"Cotignac" : Nestled at the foot of an impressive tuff rock whose caves have served many times as a refuge for the inhabitants, Cotignac is an authentic Provençal village very lively: arts and crafts, market, local products, and summer a very beautiful and very good theater and cinema festival... COTIGNAC

A crush for sure.At the foot of its tuff cliff, sheltering small caves, Cotignac is an authentic Provençal village, with excellent local products. Lively all year round, enjoy summer cinema sessions under the stars!

" Gassin" : Classified among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", overlooking a landscape of vineyards and forests, Gassin offers a superb panorama of the Mediterranean, the Massif des Maures and the peninsula of Saint-Tropez. A very beautiful picturesque village.

""Le Castellet and the Cadière d'Azur"" : Perched on their hills, overlooking the famous and renowned Bandol vineyard, they face each other but have never been enemy brothers. Authentic medieval villages, their ramparts, their streets, their churches and their chapels have a thousand stories to tell you.

Note: the Grand Prix automobile du Castellet in July.

"" Bargeme"" :In the typical landscapes of the Verdon, the village is dominated by the silhouette of a Romanesque church and the ruins of a feudal castle. "Village of Character", all in stone, it has retained all its character.

""Aups"" : This ""Village of Character"" has preserved remains of ramparts, picturesque old streets punctuated with washhouses and fountains, and its beautiful collegiate church. At the entrance to the Verdon and its truffle fields, Aups is the Var capital of black truffles.

""Saint-Tropez"" : Gone are the onlookers, the people, gone are the rhinestones, the glitter, the traffic jams, the crowd, Saint-Tropez off-season offers a completely different face. The opportunity to rediscover a village full of charm with colorful streets cradled by the sea.

""Tourtour"" : A village in the sky of Provence Perched on a promontory at an altitude of more than 600m, Tourtour dominates the pine forests that it overlooks. The village offers surprising panoramic views of the Massif des Maures, the Massif de la Sainte-Baume and Mont Ventoux.The charm of this village is also due to its streets lined with old houses. Nicely restored and decorated with flowers, they secretly retain the imprint of their past. Tourtour is a beautiful picturesque village.

"Bormes-les-mimosas" (40 km from Carnoules): On the hillside, this picturesque Provençal village is one of the most beautiful flowered villages in France. Drowned under the golden flowering of mimosas in February, it is covered with flowers in spring. Its coastline offers very beautiful beaches, including Estagnol beach (it is one of the most beautiful fine sand beaches in the Mediterranean. Its lagoon, appreciated for its wild appearance and crystal clear water, allows you to walk for a long time and facilitates swimming for toddlers) and is home to the famous Fort de Brégançon.

" Sillans-la-Cascade" : It is by crossing Sillans-la-Cascade that you realize the perched character of this charming village.From the road that borders it, you can see, buried in the greenery, the surrounding walls and the towers of the medieval castle. The village is surrounded by greenery, with the Bresque river flowing nearby. Not far away, the superb waterfall flowing below gives the village magic and freshness. A belvedere has been set up to admire it from all its height.

And not to be missed everywhere in the Var:

""The Provençal Markets"" : The Department of Var is also rich in its many Provencal and/or night markets and its colorful and fragrant Provencal gastronomy. Among the best-known dishes: rock fish soup, tapenade, Provençal tart, cade, caillette… a series of mouth-watering dishes.

""The wine route"" : The Provence wine route in the Var unrolls its vineyards on both sides, interspersed sometimes by olive trees, sometimes by umbrella pines. In background :the red rocks of the Haut-Var massifs.

Impossible to mention all the treasures of the Var... but I forgot to mention the village of "Varages" and its earthenware artisans! Earthenware production has continued in this village since the 17th century. Some artisans today bring different styles with more contemporary designs. Others, on the contrary, endeavor to reproduce and perpetuate the traditional style by using forms and decorations which have made the reputation of the Earthenware of Varages. There is no doubt that everyone will find their happiness there.