Cabasse

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Département du Var

During the Gaul Roman period the Roman road which linked Italy with Spain passed through the village, which at the time was called Matavo.
In the Middle Ages it became Castrum de Cabassa, a dependance of the "Comté de Fréjus", The narrow streets, ramparts, gateways and the northern postern date from this period.

Man's heritage is engraved in the ancient stone of the village which coupled with the attractive houses garlanded with flower arrangements make the village worth a detour."

St Pons' Church which dates from the XIIth and XVIth centuries. There are two beautiful gold plated wood retables (one a magnificent rennaissance statue from 543 of the Virgin Mary and child) and a small extremely interesting lapidary museum which includes a IVth century paleo christian cippe, a funeral urn, a XIIth century column and a Vth century sarcophagus.

On entering the church one is surprised by it's volume. Entry is free but you need to ask for the key from the bar in the square. Behind the church is the Cornélia family's paleo christian era mausoleum which was in the chevet of the church.

You get to it through the public archeological garden which has pretty views over the surrounding marshland and the River Issole. Don't miss the magnificent entrance door and opposite, the the fountain adorned with a shrimp. If you have time, take a stroll around the ancient village streets which seem to have remained unchanged since the Middle Age.

Take a walk :

Just out of curiosity it's worth taking a look at the pierre plantée menhir which seems to rise out of the middle of a vine field. You can find it about 3 km after leaving the village on the D79 in the direction of Brignoles.

To return to the village carry on along the D79 and on the left a narrow road will take you to the D13, then take a left to return to Cabasse. Just before the village you'll see the banks of the river Issole which have been laid out as a perfect picnic spot.

If you enjoy walking ask at the town hall or better still one of the local residents how to get to the Gastée Dolmen, because this is a superb walk.

Cabasse, a quick visit

Prehistoric remains at the "Pierre Plantée" Menhir and the Gastée Dolmen , St Pons church (XIVth century ), St Loup chapelle (XVIth century), Notre Dame du Glaive (XVIIth century), fishing, tennis.

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Neighbouring villages :

Besse sur Issole (10km), Flassans sur Issole (13 km),
Carcès (9 km), Le Thoronet and the abbey.