Discover the village of Montauroux, one of the 9 hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence! This village is the first you will cross as you head towards the Pays de Fayence. With its surface area of approximately 33 km², it hosts a surprising diversity of landscapes: Provençal village, shores of Lake Saint-Cassien, Fondurane reserve, Siagne river, forests, fields, crops... This diversity gives it a great charm and will allow you not to be bored during your visit!
Between typical Provençal squares, doors with engraved lintels, fountains and washhouses, parish church... Montauroux has an historical rich heritage that we recommend you to discover during one of the guided tours offered by the tourist office!
Bequeathed by Christian DIOR in 1953, the Saint-Barthélémy chapel is located in the heart of the village. It is easily recognizable with its barrel vault and walls covered with painted wood. Many of its paintings are classified as historical monuments.
Visits : Exclusively in July, Mondays and Thursdays mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
If you walk through the village's alleys, you will find many fountains and old washhouses, testimonies of a past life where life took place in the presence of animals.
Montauroux means by the way "the golden hills", in reference to the gold represented by the waterways that crossed the village.
It is a real gift that nature has given to the village of Montauroux. Whether through its natural rivers or through artificial water bodies due to the installation of a dam, the water has allowed the village to grow and benefit from an exceptional natural environment!
The lake of Saint-Cassien, a real jewel of the East of Var, offers all the pleasures of peace by the water's edge, water activities (swimming, rowing, pedal boats, canoeing, fishing).
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Located in the Gorges de la Haute-Siagne, classified as Natura 2000 Park, the walk to the Pont des Tuves allows you to discover a diversified fauna, a lush flora, as well as remains (washhouses, mills...).
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Located at the bottom of one of the lake's arm, the Fondurane ornithological biological Reserve is a paradise for aquatic fauna and a popular stopover for migratory birds. It is one of the few natural areas where an ecosystem, protected since 1988, can be observed in all seasons.
DécouvrirVisit the many sights in Montauroux with family or friends and discover an incredible dynamism for this small village in the Pays de Fayence. In Montauroux we go there for:
Ideally located, the village of Montauroux, labelled as a "green holiday resort", shelter many natural or historical sites and paths that are absolutely worth seeing. Visit our website www.circuits.esterel-cotedazur.com to discover all the hikes in Montauroux.
This exceptional biological reserve is a paradise for aquatic fauna, and a popular stopover for migratory birds.
These diverse routes overlook the lake of Saint-Cassien in the middle of arbutus and heather trees.
In the forest of Défens, you can admire many hundred-year-old oaks during your hikes.
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Discover the other hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence! From Montauroux to Seillans by way of Fayence, it is a heritage to discover!
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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.
