The Estérel Côte d'Azur region is full of wonderful surprises. Around a bend, along a path, over a rock, you're suddenly transported to another continent, another universe. Explore the unusual wonders of this destination, which will take you to the four corners of the globe in the blink of an eye!
Although the original minaret is no longer in sight, the Villa Mauresque in Saint-Raphaël, with its crenellated walls, pink and saffron-tinted façade and richly ornamented balconies, evokes the architecture of nineteenth-century oriental palaces. To the rear, the building, all in white, rises above a garden adorned with palm trees and bougainvillea. But that's not all... Transformed into a five-star hotel, the Villa offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea!
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The Cap Roux reserve, also known as the fishing zone, is a protected area and part of the Estérel Nature 2000 site. With its translucent turquoise waters, the Mediterranean here takes on an exotic air, reminiscent of tropical paradise islands. Underwater, the spectacle is breathtaking. You don't need to dive very deep to see castagnoles, saupes or sars. The largest, such as dentex and barracuda, move around in schools, while groupers prefer to swim alone. And if you're lucky, you may come across a stingray or the most elegant of Mediterranean fish, the cob, with its metallic silhouette and golden sheen.
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In the heart of Fréjus, between vineyards and umbrella pines, a total immersion in Vietnam awaits you, with a reclining Buddha, a Taoist temple, a garden of zoological statues with dragons, rods, elephants... Built at the request of the Indochinese Buddhist soldiers based at Camp Gallieni in 1971, the pagoda is the oldest in Europe. The complex, which reflects traditional Vietnamese architecture with its sacred, colourful statues, remains a vibrant place of spiritual and cultural activity.
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With its red ochre façade and corner towers, the Missiri mosque is a miniature replica of the great mosque of Djenné in Mali, often cited as the most prestigious architectural jewel in West Africa. It was built between 1928 and 1930 at the Caîs camp in Fréjus, where the Senegalese troops who landed on the coast in 1971 were stationed. Although the building is known as a mosque, it was used more as a meeting place than for religious worship.
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With its bright shades of red and green, La Bouverie in Roquebrune-sur-Argens looks like something straight out of the American landscape. Just a few minutes away, the Blavet gorges reveal their sheer ochre cliffs. What's more, a path winds along the foot of this breathtaking scenery, offering a refreshing stroll that's ideal on hot summer days.
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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.
