The other Provencal villages

Further inland, there are many Provencal villages with a medieval feel to visit.

Le Beausset, the authentic village

Right here, the landscapes smell of Provence : in the hills and in the plain, vineyards and olive trees happily rub shoulders with pine forests, oak forests, meadows and scrubland. An authentic and generous Var land, rich in its traditions.

Right here, it is the whole history of our land that is told there. History lovers will be able to discover in particular a Romanesque chapel dating from the XNUMXth century, perfectly preserved. They can also walk in the footsteps of Louis XIV or Napoleon Bonaparte who trod the ground Beausset a long time ago.

Le Beausset, it is also a classified green station. A village nestled between the Sainte-Baume massif, the gorges of Ollioules and the coastline. A charming village that offers you the opportunity to spend a morning, an afternoon or a whole day in stroll through its cobbled streets and enjoy its surrounding nature. The perfect pitch for a hike or a climbing session.

And all that just 20 small roads Bandol, perfect for a little getaway!

signs

Charming little village located at the foot of the Sainte-Baume massif, signs has remained a quiet place preserved from the tumult of the surrounding large cities. At the bottom of Sainte Baume yes, but also nestled on the southern slope and overlooking the basin of the Provencal coast. What thus offers you a view from Cassis à Saint Mandrier.

Why stop there? For its sweetness of life and the well-being provided by a simple stroll in this village. For the extraordinary view. But not only …

signs it's a little the gourmet heart of our territory of Sainte Baume. Let's start with the main course with its Gapeau sources fish farming. There, you can of course buy many river products, but also and above all, fish your own trout. And that, for the Mediterranean people that we are, it is a change of scenery.

On the sweet side, don't miss the Fouque confectionery. Institution of the region, this beautiful establishment established in 1856 has since not changed neither its recipes nor its manufacturing processes and thus perpetuates the very gourmet tradition of Provencal nougat, emblem of our 13 desserts.

Sweetness of life, gluttony and a breathtaking view half an hour of Bandol, we could not find better.

evenos

evenos, the 3-in-1 village which includes: Sainte-Anne-d'Evenos, Vieil Evenos and Broussan. The most picturesque is undoubtedly the Old Evenos.

This little eagle's nest is built on a volcanic flow, and its basalt houses cluster around the ruins of the medieval castle. Away from the main roads, this little-known village offers a striking spectacle with its enormous blocks of black lava and its position offering a view from Ollioules gorges to the harbor of Toulon.

Perched on steep slopes, the village is characterized by its winding alleys leading to the ruins of the castle of Nèbre (XNUMXth century), erected on a peak. The perfect village for lovers of old stones, nature walks and climbing.

Only 30 minutes drive from our Bandolese coast.

Riboux

This tiny village at the end of the world has about thirty inhabitants. Built on the southern side of Sainte Baume, he is the starting point for beautiful walks and hikes throughout the massif.

Perched at an altitude of 518 m all the same, it is in this exceptional natural setting that Claude Berri chose to shoot the main scenes of Jean de Florette and Manon des sources.

Riboux, the heart of Sainte Baume Natural Park, Today attracts hikers, lovers of nature and heritage in search of tranquility and authenticity.

To get there, you will pass the Cadière d'Azur, the Castellet, Paul Ricard Circuit and reach the village after about 30 minutes drive. Note that you can definitely visit these 4 points of interest during the day … A little idea of ​​a stay… we say that we say nothing.