Lorgues

Must See Places

At the heart of the Var ...
Lorgues is located between Saint Tropez and the Verdon in a landscape of pine forests, oaks, vines and olive trees. The old town,dotted with fountains, old towers and fortified gates, is worth a stroll along its tangled streets . Not to be missed ...
The circuit passing by Saint-Ferreol hermitage, Notre-Dame-de-Benva chapel and Thoronet Abbaye ...

Tourtour

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

A village in the sky
Tourtour overlooks a large part of the Provence from Frejus and the Mediterranean Sea eastwards, up to the Sainte-Victoire mountain westwards. The small medieval city is surrounded by two castles, the 12th century old castle and the Raphelis castle which now hosts the town hall. Not to be missed ...
The superb view over the Argens and Nartuby rivers from the esplanade of the church, the museum of fossils and the Clock Tower ....

Châteaudouble

Yours to Discover

Châteaudouble in brief ...
Located at 540m of altitude on the edge of a cliff, the village is an authentic old village, with steep paved streets, carved stone pediments, fountains, a medieval tower and a ruined old castle. Not to be missed ...
The view on the gorges, the Notre-Dame -de-l'Assomption church

Draguignan

Yours to Discover

Legendary refuge of a dragon ...
Prefecture of the Var under Napoleon, then replaced by Toulon, Draguignan is nestled in the Var vineyards. The old town, busy with its markets, boasts a nice heritage such as a 14th century gate, a clock tower topped with a forged iron campanile, and a "théâtre de verdure". Not to be missed ...
The Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, the table of orientation of Marmont which overlooks the town and its surroundings, and the mysterious stone of the Fairy ...

Gorges de Châteaudouble

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The gorges in brief ...
Set in a lush green environnement, these gorges carved in limestone cliffs offer a breathtaking sight.

Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires de Moyenne Provence

Museums and Interpretive Centers

Themes in brief ...
Ethnology. Key assets...
History of agricultural activities and traditional crafts in Provence through scale models, artefacts, objects and tools... A beautiful and enriching museum that can also be good fun.

Table d'orientation du Malmont

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The table in brief ...
Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the Esterel to the surroundings of Toulon.

Chapelle Sainte Roseline

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The chapel in brief ...
Dating back to the 13th century, this Provençal romanesque chapel is all what's left from the10th century abbey built on the site. Famous for harboring Roseline de Villeneuve's relics, the chapel also hosts religious treasures. Not to be missed ...
Tha Baroque high altar , the provençal rood screen, the works of Chagall and Giacometti, the exceptionally bright stained glass windows.

Cascade de Sillans

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The cascade in brief ...
A breathtaking 42 meters high waterfall that ends up forming a swirling lake. Not to be missed ...
The walk that leads to the cascade, planted with huge plane trees...

Lac de Sainte-Croix

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The lake in brief ...
"Pearl of the Verdon", sublime extended azure blue, surrounded by a wild and green exceptional landscape , the Sainte-Croix Lake is an artificial restraint of a 2200 hectare surface ... Lined with beaches, it is an ideal place for swimming and walking ...

Abbaye du Thoronet

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The Thoronet Abbey in brief ...
Pure jewel of the Cistercian order, this abbey built at the end of the 12th century, is the eldest of the 'three provencal sisters '. It is located in an exceptional natural setting between woods and rivers... The ideal place for contemplation and meditation. Not to be missed ...
The church, the cloister and the capitular hall.