Camping Caravaning du Lac in Montauroux: Nature and Discovery

A path open to all, in a typical landscape of the high Grasse area. This route crosses vast wooded limestone plateaus. From Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, go up the road of Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey for 1.5 km to the bus shelter " des redonnets ". 1- Take a right on the small paved road for 100 m and turn left to reach another small road. Continue on a wide stony path marked 27. 2- Go down slightly to the left on another track and continue on the marked stony path (PR) to go back on a grassland area. 3- fork to the right and get to the beacon 28. Then deviate slightly on the right via the beacon 29. Go back down a pebble road and join the small village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne through small paved roads.

Tanneron, Land of Mimosa! A pleasant one-and-a-half-hour walk around the village to discover the village and its panoramic views, surrounded by mimosa trees from January to March. This is the easternmost commune of the Pays de Fayence in the Var department and the one featuring the most mimosa flowers, with its abundant "yellow forests". This is the largest area in France planted with both cultivated and wild mimosa. Around 1880, the mimosa, originally from Australia, made its appearance on the Côte d'Azur. In 1964, running water arrived in the village of Tanneron. Clinging to hillsides planted with mimosa, strawberries, flowers, heather, olive trees, pines, chestnut trees and cork oaks, the commune of Tanneron is made up of 22 hamlets. The cultivation of mimosa throughout the Tanneron area is now one of the finest treasures of this charming commune. These fluffy, bright yellow, fragrant little balls are beautiful to see in their natural environment. Tanneron is located at km 112 of the Route du Mimosa. > STARTING POINT Free parking in the village of Tanneron - Hikers' car park or at the church. Departure: Tourist Office GPS coordinates: 43.590748, 6.875309 > ITINERARY A - Place de la Maire Panoramic view over the Alpes-Maritimes from Grasse to the Bay of Cannes. The square is home to a typical Provencal café dating from 1865. A little anecdote: Georges Clémenceau, MP for Var, is said to have stayed there in 1889! Opposite it, a water tank dating back to 1888 supplied the townspeople before water was pumped from the River Siagne in 1964. Behind the town hall, you can admire a pretty square and its fountain, renovated in 1997. Cross the square in the direction of the war memorial, built in 1921, continue along the Chemin de la Grille and turn left into the Carreiros district. B - Carreiros district / A little history View over the Bay of Cannes and the Mediterranean Sea. Continue along a dirt track where you turn right around the Colle d'Embarque district to access the walk through the mimosa plantations. At the end of the path, rejoin the tarmac track and take the dirt track on the left, Touordam (towards the municipal stadium) as far as the junction with the DFCI track: Touordam. On the road leading to the stadium, turn right and continue along the dirt track. Follow the signposts on the track around the village towards Notre-Dame de Peygros. C - The church of Notre-Dame de Peygros The church is located at the top of the hill where the view takes in Lake Saint-Cassien, Mont-Lachens (1,714 metres), Grasse and the village of Tanneron. The small Peygros chapel, now a church, was enlarged by its inhabitants between 1839 and 1844. Everyone contributed to the renovation by making their own contribution. The chevet has a semicircular apse and the faade is flanked by the square bell tower with its two bells, financed by local residents. From the church, head towards the Hubert Rouaud school, built in 1972. At the junction with the D38, turn right towards the village. RECOMMENDATIONS Sports shoes recommended Don't hesitate to visit the Tourist Office for more information and a map.

Blavet is a tributary, of the Argens River. The river begins its journey in Bagnols-en-Forêt and flows into the Argens. Carved into red volcanic rocks made from rhyolite , the Gorges du Blavet offers some beautiful geological features such as cave Muréron., a one of the major rock climbing sites in the Var.

A mountain bike ride to share with family in a wild nature on the Briasq trail that will take you to a lookout post with an exceptional view. Back to the car park, turn right on a small paved road, cross the village of Escragnolles before joining the Colette car park 750 m further. 1- Take the Briasq Forest Trail in a southerly direction to Beacon 85 (PR). 2- Turn right on a stony track. Continue for 250 m. 3- Leave it to take a left at a barrier D.F.C.I. and continue for 1.5 km to the forked intersection Turn left and go to the point of view of Baou Mourine where is watchtower established. 4- Make the return by the same route.

Southern Bastion of the Pre-Alps, the Montagne de l'Audibergue presents itself as an interminable east-west rampart. From the Parc de la Moulière climb up to the end of the chairlift by the green slope of the Marcassin. 1- Bypass a slope on the right and join the orientation table on the nearby ridge. 2- Cross the ridge on the trail (PR marking), to the top of the Audibergue (1,642m) 3- Go north, under the ski lifts to find the beacon 173. 4- Take the trail (PR marking) towards Parc de la Moulière and easily reach the parking lot via the 174 beacon.

Conquering the highest peak in the Var the Lachens mountain With its ruined Castrum of Sainte-Madeleine and panoramas of endless views. From the church square, go up the lane "Chemin de l'Aire" by following the markings of the GR49 (white and red marking). To the top of the village, at the end of the paved section, at 300m. 1 - Leave the GR and follow the path going left towards the top of Mount Lachens. Walk on the shaded path (light blue marking of the local RP), along the stone walls to the clearing. Leave it on the right and continue up the main road on the left towards the Ste-Madeleine rock (steep climb!). Quickly take the well-marked trail under the pine trees and exit the woods a little before the rock. Walk again under the pine trees and at a crossroads, reach the route leading to the top of Mount Lachens. 2 - Do not take the trail leading to the ruins of the castle (300m round trip) on the left and continue on the route marked in blue on the right. The winding trail rises above the plain of the Bruyère then rapidly goes into the woods, among boxwood, brooms (plants) and scots pines, until reaching a track (some steep sections!). Continue on this track 500m after passing a collar and just before a corner, take the poorly outlined path marked in blue, going up on the right. Reach further up the path leading to the peak of Mount Lachens 3 - Follow the road (white and red markings). Pass over a picnic area in front of a tank and take the path cutting the corner. Cross the road and continue up the path. Near the forest, continue the route on the ridge of Mount Lachens amid pastures and limestone pavements. Follow the ridge to the viewpoint. 4 - The tour ends at the top located at 1 685m, just opposite the peak of Mount Lachens (1 715m). The same route is used for the return.

When reaching Gourdon, a hilltop village labeled the most beautiful village in France, the hairpin bends more and more aery, increase between terraced crops. The way to heaven! From the car park, go along the cemetery and continue on the Chemin de Bessurane (GR®51) until the Saint-Claude chapel. 1- Take a sharp left on a paved road and then engage immediately left on the trail that rises abruptly. Go along the fences and through a woodland until an intersection. 2- At the sign-post 302, take the right path that leads to the Canal du Loup. Walk on the mountainside on a large platform and cross the small bridge of the Gourdon valley. Remain on the flat area and come out on the Chemin du Paradis. 3- Follow it to the left (GR®51). Reach the Foulon aqueduct, then climb many aery switchbacks and reach Gourdon. 4- Visit the picturesque streets of the village, then go back down until the canal du Loup by the same route. In point 3, turn left and continue down the Chemin du Paradis. Come out on the road of the old railway. 5- Make a sharp right and return to Bar-sur-Loup. 1km further, take the Chemin des Fontaites to the right. And return to the car park of the cemetery.

Discovering a varied natural heritage ranging from white oak forests with beautiful beech forests that host a remarkable biodiversity. 1 - From the car park located off of Comps-sur-Artuby, take the alley of St. Bayon that rises in front of the town hall. This street, paved at first, gives way to a forest road that goes into the woods of Combasq. Follow the light green markings. 2 - Leave the Combasq track to take the path that goes straight to the Gorges of Verjon. 3 - At the "Gorges de Verjon" sign-post, take direction of "fayet 1". 4 - At the "Chemin de Fayet" sign-post, take the path on the right towards Comps-sur-Artuby through Verjon. 5 - After crossing the road, follow the direction of Comps-sur-Artuby by the descending trail. 6 - At the "Verjon" sign-post, continue towards Comps-sur-Artuby by the trail and then by road. 7 - At the crossing ("Chapelle Saint-Didier" sign-post), regain your parking location by taking the direction of Bargème.

A remarkable architectural heritage protected under the Historic Monuments, with a classified building: the Saint André Chapel. From the town hall, take the Rue de la Bourgade in the direction of the chapels of the tour. Pass the Fountain, go along the village school and church and go up to the chapels through the Rue des Templiers. 1 - At the intersection, take the left lane going up to the Saint André chapel overlooking the village. 2 - 80m up the hill, just above the imposing chapel, we can enjoy a panoramic view of 360° on Comps-sur-Artuby, the village of Bargème and its castle, the hamlet of La Souche and the summits of the Verdon. Then continue on the route. Pass the Saint-André chapel and continue on the heritage trail towards the second chapel: Saint Jean. Access to the chapel, isolated on the hill, is in the middle of the medieval village's remains. The return to the starting point is by the paved path from below.

Walk to the abandoned hamlet of Ville overlooking the Jabron valley and the village of Peyroules From the car park, follow the D452 towards la Foux on 300m. 1- At the village's exit (junction with D452 road of Mousteiret), go up the paved road to the left (rue du Collet). Pass a shed and take the path going left. Bypassing the valley, go up the hill passing through the pines and oaks. Further down, cross the small stream of Ste-Anne, and reach a wider path 100m further. Take this path for 500m and reach the junction with the itinerary of the Col des Portes. 2- Follow to the left the path to the Peyroules round-trip until the farmof the Pré Neuf. Follow the trail that bypasses the home. Quickly reach old cultivated areas. Follow the main road and go down towards the imposing Romanesque chapel and the abandoned hamlet of Ville. 3- After the chapel, at 200m, it's possible to follow the trail to the hilltop hamlet of Ville and to see the panorama of the valley. Otherwise, go down the path towards the southeast. Pass a small mountain pass. Go along the trail along the valley, cross the ravine of Ville and go down the hillside to the reach the road. Return to the starting point by the B-road; for about 800 m.

Spacious and quiet room overlooking a provençal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and an eco-bel. spacious and quiet room overlooking a provencal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and environmental practices rewarded rewarded by an eco-bel.

Go rock-climbing in a natural and preserved environment in the Siagne Gorges! GO ROCK-CLIMBING IN A NATURAL AND PRESERVED ENVIRONMENT IN THE SIAGNE GORGES! Known for the untamed environment, the Siagne Gorges are made up of cliffs that are ideal for rock-climbing. Whether you are an advanced rock-climber or a beginner, your experienced monitor will give you all the necessary advice and information for a successful rock-climbing session. You will be accompanied throughout the stages of your ascent so you can climb in complete safety. Enjoy the adrenaline-filled climb and enjoy the panoramic views as you scale the cliffs. A sporty and pleasant experience connecting with nature awaits!

Discover the natural and preserved territory of the Siagne de la Pare on a thrilling day of canyoning! DISCOVER THE NATURAL AND PRESERVED TERRITORY OF THE SIAGNE DE LA PARE ON A THRILLING DAY OF CANYONING! Known for its wild landscape and translucent water, the Siagne de la Pare is a canyon bringing together aesthetic appeal and fun. With your monitor, discover the secrets of this stunning site. Swim in the clear-water ponds and combine the ingredients necessary for a successful canyoning session: waterfalls, natural slides, hikes and rappeling! Make the most of this adrenaline-filled outdoor activity bringing together nature and discovery!

Family hotel with outdoor pool and large terrace, at the foot of the village. This establishment has been awarded the "Accueil vélo" label and welcomes cycling tourists. The rooms (16 m²) with private bathrooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. A buffet breakfast is served on the poolside terrace or in the dining room. Private parking is also available. The bar at Hôtel Les Oliviers welcomes you for a relaxing moment by the pool. This establishment is certified Accueil Vélo, offering a warm welcome to cycling tourists. Hôtel Les Oliviers has been awarded Gold in the Éco-Défis program. This initiative supports participants in reducing their environmental impact. It helps to highlight partner businesses, strengthen team cohesion, control costs, and become active players in the ecological transition.

Charming hotel in a former oil mill nestled in a large wooded park 10 minutes from the village.

The Oustaou dou païs local produce store is open from mid-January to early March, during school vacations and in July and August. Our team is on hand to advise you on all our local products, a real showcase for our producers and artisans. Open during spring school holidays (zone B) from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. This store is an authentic showcase of producers and artisans from the village of Tanneron, but also from the Pays de Fayence. You will find quality products there: garrigue or wild lavender honey, organic rosé or red wine, local biscuits, products derived from mimosa, immortelle hydrosol, a bookstore including IGN maps for your hiking or cycling tours, topo guides, photo books of the Pays de Fayence, books on local heritage. Lots of gift ideas to please you and your loved ones. Cartels inform you about the journey of producers and/or artisans. You can also meet our service providers to achieve your purchases in their store, where you will find their other product ranges. On the spot : Relaxation area, educational and promotional videos on mimosa and the Pays de Fayence. Registration for events Public Wi-Fi The Tanneron Tourist Information Office is located in Oustaou dòu païs in the heart of the village, on the town hall square. This house (the old post office) is a place to discover agricultural heritage and mimosa, a tourist information office and a local shop. FREE ENTRANCE. There you will find an educational exhibition on the mimosa in Tanneron and old tools relating to agricultural activity on the Massif de Tanneron. New 2025: Exhibition on the Biançon river before the lake of Saint-Cassien From mid-jmay to the end of December. Contact us, follow us www.paysdefayence.com contact@paysdefayence.com Facebook : Pays de Fayence Tourism Going out in Pays de Fayence Intercommunal tourist office Lake Saint-Cassien-Pays de Fayence Tourism Instagram #paysdefayence

The Tourist Information Office - l'Oustaou dou païs - is open from mid-January to early March, during school vacation, in July and August and most fall, every friday. Our team can advise you on all the Pays de Fayence hilltop villages and the Lac de Saint Cassien. Reception services every friday durinf fall season. store selling local produce from Tanneron and Pays de Fayence Event registration Public Wifi Relaxation area - educational and promotional videos on mimosa and Pays de Fayence. The Tanneron Tourist Information Office is located in the Oustaou dòu païs in the heart of the village, on the town hall square. This house (the former post office) is a place to discover the region's agricultural and mimosa heritage, a tourist information office and a local produce store. Free admission. You'll find an educational exhibition on the mimosa in Tanneron and old tools recounting agricultural activity in the Massif de Tanneron. New in 2025: Exhibition The Biançon Valley before the lake of Saint-Cassien May to December 31 st. . . Contact us, follow us www.paysdefayence.com contact@paysdefayence.com Facebook : Pays de Fayence Tourism Going out in Pays de Fayence Intercommunal tourist office Lac de St Cassien-Pays de Fayence Tourisme Instagram #paysdefayence

Municipal service area / camping cars Near parking lot and swimming pool Open all year round

Enjoy a rock-climbing initiation session in Cabris! ENJOY A ROCK-CLIMBING INITIATION SESSION IN CABRIS! With walls and cliffs at moderate heights, the rock-climbing site in Cabris is a fun course adapted for beginners. Spend a pleasant half-day, in the presence of an experienced monitor, and enjoy a day of discovery and thrills. Your monitor will give you all the necessary advice and information for a successful rock-climbing session so you can climb quickly in complete safety. Enjoy climbing up right in the middle of nature and appreciate this outdoor activity with family or friends!

Create your perfume in just a few easy steps at the Molinard perfumery! Smell, compare and compose the perfume that suits you best! CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PERFUME IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS AT THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY! SMELL, COMPARE AND COMPOSE THE SCENTS THAT SUIT YOU BEST! Molinard, a perfumer in Grasse established in 1849, is known for its fragrances that unite modernity and tradition. Benefit from its unique expertise and visit the Fragrance Bar for a step-by-step introduction to scent creation. Stimulate your senses during this fun, modern workshop. Find which fragrances catch your imagination among 3 bases and 6 essences. In just a few key steps, you will create your very own 30ml flask of perfume. At the only workshop of its kind in Europe, enjoy discovering the quality fragrances of the Molinard perfumery! 

Perched on the fringe of an imposing vertical wall, the village of Saint-Cézaire-Sur-Siagne stands in front of a superb panorama on the Siagne gorges. Here, forests of softwoods and broad-leaved trees are scattered with sublime terraces of olive groves. Take the time to stroll in the heart of this beautiful medieval village.

In any season, come and admire the beauties of Siagne, border between the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes. You will find yourself in a Natura 2000 site because of the exceptional richness of the natural heritage. Ride the 305 m vertical drop to reach the village through many marked trails. The cornices of malines are the delight of climbers.

Housed in an old village house renovated by the town council, the Musée d'Art et d'Essais de Tourrettes invites you to discover the original works of Fayençois coppersmith Paul-Maurice Perrier-Morillon and local craftsmen.

This church is one of the three largest in the Var. An 18th-century Baroque building dedicated to St. Jean Baptiste, Saint Precursor.

The clock tower and its campanile dominate the village from the top. It offers a 360° panoramic view of the valley and the village rooftops. Orientation table ...

In this former 16th-century communal oven, fully restored by the Association des Amis du Four du Mitan, you'll discover : - the reconstruction of a bread oven scene in 1897 (shovels, bread tables, kneading trough, dough knives, flour scales, ...

True source of summer freshness, Lake Saint-Cassien is the most popular site in the Pays de Fayence. On this stretch of water of 420 hectares, many activities are available to you. Initially intended for the production of hydro-electric power, the lake has become a coveted recreational area that remains fragile. It is up to everyone to respect the site, the fauna and flora.

The Notre Dame des Cyprés chapel is a gem of Romanesque art. It was probably Fayence's first parish church. Dedicated, as its name suggests, to the Virgin Mary, it is celebrated on September 8.

The well made the wealth of the town. The Amon well and one of the most preserved of this particular territory. Composed of a circular stone building paired, closed by a dome and isolated in the center of a meadow, it does not seem to have suffered the passage of time.

This green lizard, of its latin name Lacerta bilineata boasts a blue coloration at the level of the throat. It occupies a wide range of habitats such as forest edges or wastelands. It is a species that likes the environments with a abundant vegetation. For the little anecdote, it is called here, the Lambert.

Located on the village square with a terrace in the sun or in the shade, this small restaurant offers tasty and generous cuisine. A traditional and local menu, daily specials, a nice selection of meats. Customers appreciate: “Good value for money / succulent pasta and meats / excellent and fast service / heated covered terrace”

Organic and natural wine cellar / dining cellar: Pierre, our village sommelier, offers almost 400 references of wines, beers and ciders - Sale of local produce - Dishes on the slate - Charcuterie / cheese plancha. To take away or enjoy on site.

The Lou'Bar wine/dining bar has expanded its walls to offer market cuisine with a southern accent. Refined dishes, an à l'ardoise menu and gourmet menus...

In this authentic village inn, the gourmet cuisine of the chef, a disciple of Escoffier, is based on local and seasonal produce. An address for gourmets to savour. Dishes and desserts changed daily.

Overlooking the sea, exotic atmosphere "side sea", on the menu: genuine French cuisine, with fish lines and wild, market cuisine with fresh morning produce and high-end meat. Various tapas and cocktails.

Santa Lucia offers Mediterranean cuisine. An elaborate menu of Italian specialities prepared with fresh and quality products: pizzas, pastas, risottos, grills, but also seafood platters. Occasional theme evenings.

Villa Marina is the Italian touch on the Port Marina Croisette with its dolce vita atmosphere. On the terrace or in the dining room, Mediterranean and seafood specialities are served: fish, shellfish, fresh pasta, risottos and pizzas.

A Maître Restaurateur restaurant located on the Croisette in Port Marina Baie des Anges and awarded a star in the Michelin Guide. "Refined cuisine with subtle flavours / Pleasant, efficient service and attentive staff / A superb experience, an exceptional moment".

In a relaxed setting facing the beach, Fabien and his team welcome you on the covered wooden terrace (closed in winter). A varied menu with salads, burgers, poke bowls, pizzas, meats, fish, desserts, drinks... Theme evenings in summer.

In a contemporary and chic setting, come and enjoy a simple and tasty cuisine, prepared with seasonal products, in a daily special or à la carte formula. Large terrace overlooking the beach with a breathtaking view of the sea...

Gîte La Cigale Jaune in the heart of Provence, ideally located between sea and mountains, near Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez, in the Pays de Fayence. Sleeps 4 people.

Located in a beautiful property, Chantal and Daniel offer you 4 houses in the south: the red cicada : 2 to 4 pers- the cicada blue and the yellow: 2 to 6 pers and welcome you with pleasure in their little Provence, located in the Pays de Fayence

Spacious and quiet room overlooking a provençal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and an eco-bel. spacious and quiet room overlooking a provencal garden. swimming pool with natural maintenance and environmental practices rewarded rewarded by an eco-bel.

Family hotel with outdoor pool and large terrace, at the foot of the village. This establishment has been awarded the "Accueil vélo" label and welcomes cycling tourists. The rooms (16 m²) with private bathrooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. A buffet breakfast is served on the poolside terrace or in the dining room. Private parking is also available. The bar at Hôtel Les Oliviers welcomes you for a relaxing moment by the pool. This establishment is certified Accueil Vélo, offering a warm welcome to cycling tourists. Hôtel Les Oliviers has been awarded Gold in the Éco-Défis program. This initiative supports participants in reducing their environmental impact. It helps to highlight partner businesses, strengthen team cohesion, control costs, and become active players in the ecological transition.

Municipal service area for camping cars 2 pitches, quiet, close to shops Bottom of the village Near tennis courts and swimming pool

Charming hotel in a former oil mill nestled in a large wooded park 10 minutes from the village.

Nice room in a green garden

Municipal service area / camping cars Near parking lot and swimming pool Open all year round

Opening 15/05/2020 > 27/09/2020 At the entrance of the largest canyon in Europe, the Huttopia Gorges du Verdon campsite welcomes you on a unique site on the banks of the Verdon with a beautiful swimming pool and private access to the beach…

Refuge of the C.A.F (French club promoting mountain sports) - this cottage is located on one of the most open viewpoints on the Verdon Gorges. This is a unique accommodation on the Route des Crêtes with a typical Provençal charm. An exceptional location on the Grand Canyon, starting from the famous Blanc-Martel and Imbut trails, a stage of the GR4, at the core of the Verdon Regional Nature Park, for your hiking, climbing, mountain biking and white water trips. Jean Faure, the new guard will welcome you as of March 26, 2016