Discover the village of Tourrettes, one of the 9 hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence!
The village has many historical and prehistoric sites and remains that testify to the village's existence. A viewpoint indicator will allow you to admire the view as well as the Château du Puy, a replica of the St-Petersboug Naval Cadet Corps. The incredible labyrinth of alleys, still resounding from the steps of the mules, the rustic porches, the old stones full of history and legends represents a wonderful and magical world, a festival of colours and scents.
Tourrettes was the birthplace of two great men:
Jacques-Alexandre Fabre (1782-1844), a famous polytechnician, "lent" by Napoleon I to the Russian tsar to build large road structures that testify to French know-how in bridges and pavements.
Joseph Marius Alexis Aubin (1802-1891), a renowned Americanist who devoted himself to deciphering the figurative writing of the ancient Mexicans.
The village is also proud of the worldwide prestige of the International Gliding Centre in Fayence - Tourrettes, the first in Europe, which allows enthusiasts of this sport to fly all year round in French Riviera and in the most favourable weather conditions.
The « open-air museum », unique in the Var, offers a magnificent and unusual discovery of the "village where artists coat the old stones".
Thee Domaine de Terre Blanche around the Château Bouge offers one of the most beautiful golfs in Europe, two prestigious courses, perfectly maintained, the David Leadbetter Academy (probably the most famous in the world) and the latest Biomecaswing technologies.
Discover a wooded landscape, where oaks and pines are enlivened by the gold of the mimosas, by the flowers of the cistus and heather, many walks are at your disposal in this area:
La Camiole: this route follows the remains of Velnasque of Tourrettes. Once, a fortified town protected the neighbouring village of Callian. It offers wide views of the Esterel massif.
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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.
