Bargemon

The Var Departement - Population : 1,558 inh.

18 km North-East of Draguignan, via the D54 and the D25 until Callas.

Nestled in the middle of olive groves, at 500m. altitude, Bargemon is a picturesque medieval village close to the lakes of Sainte Croix , Saint Cassien and the Verdon canyons.
You will stroll with pleasure in its small streets typical of the Provencal village. Shaded squares where the large bistro terraces encourage you to take a break, for lunch or a drink.

You cannot miss the large fountain in Place Chauvier (18th century). In the cool evening, this is where you will feel all the good atmosphere of the village, we talk, we tease and we laugh.
Strolling through the alleys of the old village, you will come across beautiful old houses around the very beautiful 15th century church, most of the houses have been carefully renovated and are now pretty and chic village houses.

The charm of Bargemon is also due to the many fountains that refresh its little places that you discover as you go.
Bargemon is fortunate enough to have kept a good part of its medieval enclosure. The ramparts and doors date from the 12th and 16th centuries..

From the old ramparts of the village, you will have a magnificent view of the nature which surrounds the village and you will discover the village of Claviers which stands proudly opposite Bargemon.
Logically, you will have from Claviers a magnificent and unobstructed view of Bargemon.

The tourist office organizes a guided and commented visit (by the very friendly and passionate Marlene) of the castle, the ramparts and the gates of the 12th and 16th centuries.
The village is alive all year, even if it is more animated in summer. You will find several restaurants and all shops nearby. Bargemon also host numerous art galleries, painting restoration workshops, lithography workshop.