Located 30 minutes away from Saint-Raphaël, the foothills of the Alpes de Haute Provence, where stands the new hilltop villages of Fayence. Bagnols-en-Forêt, Callian, Fayence, Mons, Montauroux, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, Seillans, Tanneron and Tourrettes. They offer a rich cultural and natural heritage.
The Pays de Fayence welcomes you all year round to its 9 villages: Bagnols-en-Forêt, Callian, Fayence, Mons, Montauroux, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, Seillans, Tanneron and Tourrettes. All of them have a very rich cultural and natural heritage. Between these charming villages, on a hillside or hanging on a rocky spur, overlooking the Esterel or the bay of Cannes, discover the best of the Pays de Fayence!
Churches and chapels that cannot be ignored
Located at an altitude of 325m, the village owes its charm to its spiral streets around the 12th century feudal castle. Discover this invaluable heritage!
The highest village of the Pays de Fayence
Mons is one of the highest village of Pays de Fayence and its surroundings. Located at 814m, you can even see Corsica when the conditions are optimal.
Panorama around the clock tower
A traditional village in Provence built on the hillside, Fayence is dominated by the clock tower, from where you will discover a magnificent 360° panorama.
Mimosa celebrates in Tanneron
The commune of the var, even in France, the most flowery in mimosa. Within its true "Yellow Forests", the smell is heady and persistent.
The gateway to the Pays de Fayence
In the heart of nature, Bagnols-en-Forêt is the gateway to the Pays de Fayence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover its history and cultural heritage!
A village perched in a green setting
Located in an exceptional and protected environment, this 11th century hilltop village offers a various cultural heritage and shares with you its lifestyle and dynamism.
An authentic village in the heart of the forest
In the centre of a vast circus, framed by Mont-Lachens and the foothills of the Esterel, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt is surrounded by lush vegetation.
Labelled "One of the most beautiful villages in France"
Villages of the Pays de Fayence with a rich historical heritage. The village offers a beautiful view thanks to the landscape and the stone.
An open-air museum
The "an open-air museum", unique in the Var, offers a magnificent and unusual discovery of the "village where artists carve the old stones".
A great source of freshness, the lake of Saint-Cassien is the most visited site in the Pays de Fayence. Initially intended for the production of hydro-electric power, it has become a coveted but still fragile recreational space. With its 60 million m³ of water spread over 3.7 km², it is the largest stretch of water in the Esterel.
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The Fondurane reserve is a protected site of 43ha sheltering a multitude of protected wild species. A protection order makes this place a paradise for fauna and flora. Enjoy the calm of this site, cut off from the cities, in order to delight your family.
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Discover this new place on the edge of the lake of Saint-Cassien! The Maison du Lac, which opened its doors in 2018, welcomes you all year round to help you to discover the destination of the Pays de Fayence. Visit its scenographic space, and its dedicated space to the products of local farmers.
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The Pays de Fayence (Fayence district) has many great provencal villages. All of them have a particularity such as the view from Mons or the artistic streets of Tourrettes. Do no forget to stop in Seillans that has the label of "Most beautiful village in France"
North of the A8 motorway, you will find the Pays de Fayence. Saint-Cassien lake, a real oasis of freshness in the Var, awaits you! Take a break at the Lake House before visiting the villages of Bagnols-en-Forêt, St-Paul-en-Forêt or Tanneron.
The city of Roquebrune-sur-Argens is the most westerly of the destination. It includes three districts: La Bouverie, at the foot of Gorges du Blavet; The village, overlooked by its magnificent rock, and Les Issambres, with its nautical activities by the sea.
Les Adrets de l'Estérel is a small town located at the extreme southeastern Var. Bordering the Maritimes Alpes, it is composed of large green forests. The town overlooks the bay of Cannes and has an exceptional view on the Lérins Islands and the Corniche de l'Estérel.
Puget sur Argens is a small village located in the middle of many wineries. Its commercial area, near the village, includes many shopping center. North of the village, the Bois du Defens give rise to several walks.
Welcome to Les Issambres, the district of Roquebrune-sur-Argens located on the coast. True paradise with its 8 km of beaches and creeks, this family seaside resort, already frequented at the time by the Romans, is located between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Fréjus-Saint Raphaël.
Frejus, located halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is at the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Based on a sandstone buttress of the Esterel massif, the town dominates the valleys of Argens and Reyran. Frejus has the appearance of a small Provencal town whose new districts extend to the sea.
65km from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, Saint-Raphaël is located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast is at the bottom of the great Esterel mountains. Saint Raphael, whose city center is by the sea, is divided into different neighborhoods that have all their characteristics and their personalities.
