Discover Collongues, a nature haven in the Alpes-Maritimes

The 2nd stage of the weekend in Entrevaux country takes you back to Entrevaux via Ubac d'Amirat and the village of Castellet-Saint-Cassien.

In the foothills of the Gourdan mountain, you can discover the small Saint Saturnin chapel and a magnificent panoramic view of the Chanan valley, the mountains of Miolans, Cheiron and Mount Vial.

A forest walk through the little Siberia of the Southern Alps.

The path overhangs and then crosses the Besseuges stream, which marked the ancient border between Provence and the County of Nice, and then you reach the end of the world.

Set along the river, the buildings and their history await you: the power plant, the wash house and the mills, of course!

Leaving Entrevaux, classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, the trail passes the hermitage of St Jean du Désert, before reaching the hamlet of Ourges via the St Jean ravine. Past the St Joseph bridge, you reach Le Feït via a balcony.

Another itinerary takes you to Chapelle Saint Jean du Désert. Right from the start, you can discover the Château de Villevieille, then follow a ridge line to admire the panoramic view over the Ubraye valley and the Bernarde summit.

From Entrevaux, the climb is steady through the pines, with magnificent views of the citadel. After the Col de Félines, a magnificent road takes you up to the pass with ease. The maximum gradient is around 8.3%. D911 Entrevaux- Col des Félines at 919m altitude: cumulative Km 7 La serre: cumulative Km : 8,5 D911 / D710 Le Champ: cumulative Km: 13 Trébuchet summit: cumulative Km: 15

The road is fairly shaded and offers a fine view of the Entrevaux citadel from the first hairpin bends. The climb is pleasant, with steady gradients (5%-6%) except for the first kilometer, when they are closer to 8-9%. D911 Entrevaux- Col des Félines at 919m altitude: cumulative Km 7 La serre: cumulative Km : 8,5 D911 / D710 Le Champ: cumulative Km: 13 D610: Entrevaux: cumulative Km: 18

Magnificent panorama of Entrevaux village, the Citadel and surrounding peaks. Return via La Seds, where the first inhabitants settled during the Roman Empire. Departure from the aqueduct, at the end of Place Louis Moreau. The hike follows the start of the GR4. Walk along the road to the last houses and take the path that comes out onto the road. At the intersection, turn left towards Les Tuves. The hike continues along the asphalt road towards the hamlet of Les Tuves. After passing all the houses in the hamlet and before the Domaine de Glandèves, the path turns left. The path begins a pleasant descent through the forest to the Neigeas district. Return via the road that leads to the station area.

An unforgettable ride through the Haut Pays Niçois and Haute Provence on the steam Train des Pignes or the locomotive. From the land of the olive tree to that of the chestnut tree, via Entrevaux and its citadel, immerse yourself in the charm of travel in days gone by. Retro ambience on the "Micheline" of the 1930s: - from December to April as well as September 20 and 21, November 2 from Puget Théniers to Annot - August 5 to 10 from Saint André to Thorame The Steam Train runs on all other dates. Several themed trains are proposed for 2025: Dance Train: May 4 Music Train: June 22 European Heritage Day: September 20 and 21 Olive Train: October 12 Halloween Train: October 26 and local events Saint Fortunat festival in Annot: May 18 Chestnut Festival at Le Fugeret: November 8

Have a heart-pumping experience in an untamed environment during a day of canyoning in the Gours du Ray! HAVE A HEART-PUMPING EXPERIENCE IN AN UNTAMED ENVIRONMENT DURING A DAY OF CANYONING IN THE GOURS DU RAY. Located at the higher end of the Loup Gorges, the Gours du Ray is known for its beauty and untamed character, far from large inflows of tourists. With your guide, make the most of this athletic activity adapted for all levels. Combine all the elements necessary for an exciting adventure: waterfalls, natural water slides, swimming in white water and rappelling. Dive into the crystal clear water of the Gours du Ray and enjoy a pleasant, nature-filled day of discovery and thrills!

Take advantage of the Var River rapids to try an action-filled white water activity!  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE VAR RIVER RAPIDS TO TRY AN ACTION-FILLED WHITE WATER ACTIVITY! Located between the sea and the mountains, under the sun of the Savel Plateau, you will be equipped and briefed before arriving at the departure point located higher up the river where you will board your canoe either alone or with a partner. The canoe’s are rigid or inflatable rafts that are sturdy and easy to navigate whether in autonomy or accompanied by a guide.  Enjoy a 90 minutes descent (10km) rich in adrenaline-fueled emotions in the heart of one of the most beautiful valley’s in the region. You will come across a number of rapids on this active and lively river. At the end of the descent, take some time to relax by taking a refreshing swim in the heart of nature before heading back to the departure point by mini-bus.

Enjoy a river hiking in the Loup Gorges – thrills guaranteed! ENJOY A RIVER HIKING IN THE LOUP GORGES – THRILLS GUARANTEED! The Loup Gorges, with its wild nature and crystal clear water, are adapted for all levels. Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, combine all the elements necessary for an exciting adventure: hikes, waterfalls, natural water slides and swimming in white water. Immerse yourself in this entirely natural environment and make the most of the adrenaline-filled experience of the river hike!

Treat yourself to an athletic experience in nature during a rock-climbing session in the Loup Gorges! TREAT YOURSELF TO AN ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE IN NATURE DURING A ROCK-CLIMBING SESSION IN THE LOUP GORGES! Located on the river bank in a natural and preserved area, the Loup Gorges are renowned for their cliffs which are perfect for rock climbing. Spend half a day with your experienced monitor who 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. Scale cliffs measuring 8 to 20 metres high (26 to 65 feet) and enjoy this highly athletic experience that will get your heart racing!

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!

During the course of a workshop session, put yourself in the shoes of a perfumer-in-training by personalizing an Eau de Cologne fragrance with aromatic notes, citrus fruit and orange blossom! DURING THE COURSE OF A WORKSHOP SESSION, PUT YOURSELF IN THE SHOES OF A PERFUMER-IN-TRAINING BY PERSONALIZING AN EAU DE COLOGNE FRAGRANCE WITH AROMATIC NOTES, CITRUS FRUIT AND ORANGE BLOSSOM! During an unforgettable session of 90 minutes, learn about the different key fragrances of perfumery and how to compose your own Eau de Cologne. The workshop will take place in the historic factory in Grasse and the expert teacher who will accompany you will tell you the history of the perfumery and the origins of raw materials used that you will discover during the workshop. You will learn to understand how the olfactory pyramid functions:  head notes, heart notes and base notes.  Once you have awakened your olfactory memory, you will be able to personalize your own Eau de Cologne using the 9 essences at your disposal. At the end of the workshop, you will leave with a 100ml bottle and pouch for your fragrance, a Fragonard apron and a “Perfumer-in-training” diploma.

Discover the expertise of the Molinard perfumery and create your own perfume from high-quality essences! DISCOVER THE EXPERTISE OF THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY AND CREATE YOUR OWN PERFUME FROM HIGH-QUALITY ESSENCES! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances combining modernity and tradition, their know-how based on a rich 165-year experience in the field of perfume making. As an VIP guest, you will be greeted by an expert at Molinard, who will tell you the history of this distinguished brand, and help you to concoct your own olfactory creation. During this exclusive session, you'll be initiated into all of the secrets of perfume creation while sipping a glass of champagne. Choose from 100 high-quality essences, 10 of which are very rare. Stimulate your senses and select the fragrances that catch your attention to compose a customised scent. Leave with a 90ml of your creation in a bulb-pump flask as well as a numbered diploma. A unique experience in one of France's most prestigious perfumeries!

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! 

Give your children the chance to create their own perfume! A fun session for budding alchemists! GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO CREATE THEIR OWN PERFUME. A FUN ACTIVITY FOR BUDDING ALCHEMISTS! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances combining modernity and tradition, their unique know-how based on a rich 165-year experience in the field of perfume making. Under the guidance of an inhouse expert, the children will discover the secrets of perfume and learn how to compose their very own creation. They will get to choose from 18 essences, and have fun combining the scents to create the perfume of their dreams! They will then customise the flask with a sticker of their choice, and be free to use their finished custom perfume!

Built between 1610 and 1627, the cathedral's crenellated bell tower and powerful buttresses reinforce its defensive appearance. Its Gothic architecture is complemented by an astonishing Baroque interior. Once the cathedral of the bishop of Glandèves (who moved his main residence to Entrevaux in the early 17th century), it was "Cathédrale de Glandèves" from 1624 to 1790. It houses a wealth of listed furnishings, including the altar, the altarpiece and the 18th-century painting depicting the Baptism of Christ, -the altarpiece (1716) and François Mimault's painting of the Donation of the Rosary (1631), the 53 17th-century walnut stalls, -the pulpit, from the end of the century or the beginning of the following century, decorated with bas-reliefs of the four Evangelists, A series of paintings: the Vow of Louis XIII, dated around 1630, an Assumption by François Mimault, dated 1630, a representation of the Holy Family, from the second half of the 17th century, an 18th-century silver-plated copper bust-reliquary of Saint John the Baptist, used for processions in June and August. -The organs date from 1717, and were restored in 1864 and 1948. The instrumental part is by Jean Eustache.

Some 100 specimens of two-wheeled machines, in perfect working order, are presented simply on their crutches or hung on the museum's picture rails like paintings by old masters. A must-see for lovers of fine bikes. 105 motorcycles arranged on 3 levels, by chronological era: - models from 1910 to 1948 on the first floor - models from 1950 to 1960 on the second floor - and models from 1970-1980 in a basement to be created in 2021, in honor of the museum's 40th anniversary!

An extraordinary site surrounded by olive groves, built on a narrow rocky outcrop and encircled by a loop of the Var river. Imagine what life was like in this fortress... Vauban wanted it to be impregnable, but it never surrendered. From the powder magazine to the very contemporary prison cells, the tour plunges you into the secrets and dark corners of the fort. Imagine what life was like inside this fortress, with its ancient dungeons, keep and underground passages, and enjoy the beautiful views over the medieval city and its surroundings. 20-30 minute walk from the village 800 m of path divided into 9 successive ramps 156 m vertical drop

The Barri Cross marks the first step of this route. Located at an altitude of 1350 m, it overlooks the Gréolières village, a first point of view to appreciate a moment and take the time to contemplate the Wolf valley and the beautiful village of Cipières in the distance.

The Griffon Vulture is one of the largest raptors in France that can reach nearly 3 m wingspan for a weight of 6 to 7 kg. Like all scavengers, vultures recycle corpses and thus participate in the great life cycle. If luck is with you, you will be able to see it at Cheiron's summit.

The Cheiron summit offers an exceptional panorama. To the south we discover the Côte d'Azur from Cap Camarat (Saint-Tropez) to Mont Agel (Monaco) passing the Lérins Islands. In the north, the peaks bordering the Italian border are identified from Menton to Haute Tinée. With a little luck, we can see the mountains of Corsica off the Mediterranean..

This clue represents a cut between two mountains, it is the paradise of the canyonists who rub shoulders with these limestone cliffs and cold water pots of the Esteron. During refreshing "supervised" descents, the practitioners combine the fun and the pleasure of discovery.

The Tracastel door and the remains of a tower are what remains of ancient fortifications protecting a castle now disappeared. Clinging to a rocky bar, overlooking the village, it is the ultimate testimony of the medieval past of Saint-Auban. It was restored in 2007.

It is one of the most visited sites of the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Natural Park. It is an exceptional geological formation, with striking views of the Esteron. The place has an ear, referring to a large balsam on the Esteron. It served as a habitat, and excavations revealed fragments of ceramics from the late Bronze Age.

During the first ascent and leaning against the Tracastel bar, you will see the roofs of this particular village. In the Middle Ages, it is said that Saint-Auban is called "Puget de Mallemort". It seems that at the time, people sentenced to death were pushed from these cliffs...

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.

In a retro and family atmosphere, this bar restaurant with terrace welcomes you at the entrance of the village. A varied menu: organic vegetables from local agriculture, vegetarian dishes, wok, Mediterranean cuisine, French meat, octopus a la plancha.

Located at the entrance to the Provençal village on the banks of the Loup, this restaurant has a beautiful terrace with an outdoor kitchen and a warm indoor dining room. A daily season pass. Barbecue specialties: fish, meat and vegetables.

Fast food (suggestions, choice of formulas) > Burgers, salads, fish and chips, panini, horse steak, croque madame, snacking, wide choice of pizzas. On the terrace, in the dining room or to take away. Gourmet break: Breakfast, tea room, aperitif

This restaurant welcomes you for lunch and dinner 7 days a week: all-you-can-eat mussels and paella, but also giant pizzas. The Festival de la Moule also provides group meals and a takeaway service.

A reference on the seaside with a choice of 30 classic and original pizzas and bruschettas. Also a traditional and Mediterranean menu to be enjoyed on the terrace next to the beach. Takeaway and delivery from Antibes to St Laurent.

Located on the beach with a view of the sea, Rosy Beach offers quality Mediterranean cuisine based on fresh produce, and a menu consisting of salads, homemade Italian pasta, wood-fired pizzas, fish of the day, garnished meats...

Looking for a change of scenery? Try a complete change of scenery just 1h30 from Nice. The Roncharel gîte welcomes you to the heart of nature in the Verdon and Vaïre valleys, to discover another South. Panoramic views, absolute peace and quiet! Single rooms and group accommodation. Provencal cuisine based on local produce.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Nice room in a green garden

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…