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 regionâ€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
