Eight characteristic villages of southern France located in the Var hills, famous for their narrow streets, small squares, churches and bistros.
If you are looking for an itinerary off the usual routes, here is our proposal. A journey between otto town why of the var, a region behind Cannes , halfway between Provence y Côte d'Azur.
Eight towns with cobblestone streets, small squares full of fountains and bistro tables, porches, chapels, churches, castles and balconies full of flowers. A typical postcard from the south of France, in short.
The most famous of the eight towns is Fayence, which also gives its name to the entire area, Country of Fayence. Chosen by the ancient Romans as an ideal place (Fayence derives from the Latin Faventia, 'ideal place') for its geographical position and its mild climate, it is the most visited town by tourists from all over the world. Overlook the Esterel massif and is close to both the sea and the Alpes Maritimes. Built into the side of a hill, its spiral alleys lead to the top where the Clock Tower is located, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the entire coast. he is equally famous Tourrettes, a small town with plane tree-shaded stairs leading to the top. Callian It is located just over 300 meters above sea level and was an important town during the Middle Ages, when its vast territory reached the sea. Churches, towers, chapels and a splendid castle date from this period. If you love folklore and traditions, this is the ideal town. Montauroux, famous for its festivals and popular events that take place throughout the year and have been transmitted since the 11th century. Due to its position it is called the Estérel balcony.
The highest of the eight towns is Mons (not to be confused with city in belgium) which is located approximately 800 meters above sea level. From the top you can enjoy a unique panorama towards the Mediterranean. On clear days you can even see it. Corsica. Paved streets and beautiful squares too. Seillans, famous for its historical, cultural and even gastronomic heritage. The town is nicknamed the Land of Mimosas. tannero, which is located on the edge of the Maritime Alps. Its peculiarity lies in being made up of 22 farmhouses spread across the hills and surrounded by nature with rivers, such as the Siagne, and lakes, such as Lake Saint Cassien, where you can take pleasant excursions. Without forgetting that the town is located just 15 minutes from the beaches of Cannes. In the end, Saint-Paul-en-Foret It is another town perched on the hills and surrounded by greenery, equally pleasant to see.
