MONS

The hilltop villages of Provence

The hilltop villages of Provence are approximately 1 hour from Le Clos Geraldy charming guest house. They can be reached from Draguignan or from Nice if you decide to visit the French Riviera first.

The hilltop villages of Provence are among others, St Cezaire, Mons and Bargeme.

The latter is one of the most beautiful villages in France. On its heights sits a feudal castle, the Château Sabran de Ponteves. From a distance you can see the keep, its round towers and the ruins of its surrounding walls.

On a different note, around the village, you will find authentic nature, beautiful country chapels to discover: Chapelle Ste Pétronille to the south of the village, Chapelle St Laurent to the north, Chapelle Ste Antoine, one of the oldest in the Var.

On the other hand in St Cezaire, you can visit a magnificent cave and its concretions. Nearly 40 meters underground, it is open to the public from February 1 to November 11. Its underground riches can be discovered from room to room: draperies, stalactites.

Finally Mons stands on its rocky outcrop. This highest village in the Var is pretty, maintained and largely restored, as evidenced by the number of inhabitants which has continued to increase since the 1960s. In summer, the terraces of Place Saint Sébastien refreshed by their beautiful fountains come alive.

 

 

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