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However Le Thoronet is also a typical village in the River Argens valley.

The landscape is typical of Provencal limestone country, the garrigue and green oaks, rosemary, thyme and olive trees which sway gently in the breeze.

13 hamlets are distributed among the wild valleys. Linked by quiet rural lanes they offer the opportunity for some beautiful, easy walks

Moreover if you wish to get even closer to nature try an adventure down the river by canoe or kayak, and reach those even more inaccessible and secret locations. You're not sure what you might find !

Places to visit :

The River Argens :
The only way to truly discover the heart of the Argens is by canoe. If you haven't already tried it, now's the time, if you are a canoer you'll love it. Canoeing among the wonderful protected natural surroundings of the river is a real pleasure.

You can gain access to the river below the château (take the Lorgues road and after 1 km take the "chemin des Fadons" on the right for 500 m, and the canoe base is on the left). You can go downstream towards Entraigues or alternatively return to the Château starting from the Camails bridge on the Carcès road, (D84).

Further information from the Tourist Office. It's possible to hire canoes or take to the river under the watchful eyes of guides, Sylvie and Marc Leborgne. Further information from the "Sport et Nature" association (04.94.73.89.07). If you would like to discover other parts of the river there are two further canoe bases at Les Arcs (base des Plainons 04.94.73.38.01) and at Vidauban (municipal base, 04.94.73.15.50).

Don't miss :

The Thoronet Abbey :
It's the main reason why you are here, and you're right because it is the most beautiful place. The architecture of this Cistercian Abbey, built between 1160 and 1190, is one of the most purest examples of Roman architecture in Provence. It emits the most profound sensations of purity and serenity. The structure of the Church, monks' dormitories and the cloisters were built in dry dressed stone, using ancient techniques.

From 1/04 to 30/09 :
Open from 10h à 18h30
From 1/10 to 31/03 :
Open from 10h to 13h and from 14h to 17h

Closed Sundays between 12h - 14h
Closed 01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12

Take a walk :

This is a wonderful place for walkers because of the variety of country walks and paths open to the public. A wonderful way to appreciate the characteristic vegetation of the middle reaches of the Argens river, the garrigue, with it's green oaks, Alep pines, rosemary, thyme, and olive trees... Maps are available from the tourist office.

Le Thoronet a quick visit

The Thoronet Abbey, 13 hamlets.
Walking and mountain biking.
Canoe, kayak, fishing.

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