Saracen invasions, religious or territorial wars - some of the reasons why villages were built on rocky peaks.
Esparron de Pallières
In the Middle Ages Provence was a prosperous region, as can be seen in the centre of many villages.
Brignoles
Medieval, Renaissance or Templar fortresses, the châteaux tower over certain villages like witnesses to the region’s history.
Entrecasteaux
Like a guardian of time and nature, the Sainte Baume mountain range watches over and protects a large number of villages.
La Roquebrussanne
A place of peace and serenity for some and of activity for others, life flows on along the water.
ArtiguesProvence Verte , a territory with an area of 1/4 of the Var department , the green heart of Provence, within an hour of the largest sites in the PACA region . Discover 43 Provencal villages , unspoilt nature , a Country of Art and History , away from the summer crowds of the seaside .
Site officiel Office de Tourisme La Provence Verte
Carrefour de l'Europe - 83170 BRIGNOLES - Tél. 04 94 72 04 21
Site web : www.la-provence-verte.net - Site séjour : www.sejourprovence.com
More info about the 8 tourist offices
The Verdon Gorges
The Sainte-Victoire range
Saint-Maximin Basilica
Cotignac and its Rock
Sainte-Baume moutains
Vallon Sourn beach
Barjols fountains
Brignoles medievale town
Hiking
Vineyards & Discoveries
Christmas in Provence
Events off season
Lake, river, canoe
Picnics, afternoon naps
Amusez-vous
Beaches, the seaside
Summer holidays events
Markets & typical villages
