Fayence
The Var Departement - Population : 5,598 inh.
32 km. from Draguignan and 25 km from Grasse
Perched on the side of a hill between the sea and the mountains, and set in picturesque Provençal countryside, Fayence is rated highly by tourists.
It has a southerly climate, charming old streets, warm and welcoming inns emitting the aromas of Provence, and even some relics of times past.
You will quickly fall under the spell of the village of Fayence, its old stones, its old houses and its small flowery squares.
As you walk through the village streets in a calade and a staircase, you will come across the ancient fountains, beautiful restored doors.
You will pass under porches and vaulted arches, you will follow the ramparts and the Sarrazine Gate at the bottom of the village with its machicolations.
To have a panoramic view of the whole plain, climb up to the Clock Tower and you will have a breathtaking 360 ° view over the roofs of the village and the magnificent landscapes of the country of Fayence.
Cute little places have settled down here and there in the village and are reaching out for an aperitif.
You will find nice little restaurants which will make you discover the art of living in Provence with a glass of rosé and good products bursting with sun and olive oil.
Fayence is also renowned for its gliding center (1st European center) where courses and competitions are organized (Open International Glider).
Depending on the season, you will have the choice between downhill skiing or sandy beaches, Fayence is 90 minutes' drive from the ski resorts and 45 minutes from the sea.
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What to see:
The Saracen Gate.Notre Dame des Cypres chapel.
The Mitan Oven.
The Clock Tower and the orientation table..
Saint Jean-Baptiste church.
The Agricultural Ecomuseum.
Leisure activities:
Hiking (landmark indicator).Water activities at the lake St. Cassien.
Cyclo-tourism.
Holiday rentals
- Grasse : 25km
High standard complex set in private close, and secured by pedestrianised streets, 3km from the village Spa - Swimming pool - Tennis court
280 € - 2260 €
- Grasse : 25km
Luxury villa with 5 bedrooms in the heart of the country of Fayence in the back country of Var. Large garden, private tennis and petanque court, terraces and heated outdoor pool.
893 € - 3572 €
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Neighbouring towns and villages:
Tourettes (1 km), Seillans (7 km), Callian (8 km), Montauroux (10 km) and Mons (14 km).
