Map of Fox Amphoux
Map and points of interest in Fox-Amphoux
Fox-Amphoux stands at an elevation of 540 meters, overlooking a sea of oak and pine trees. From the old village, the view stretches from the Pre-Alps to Sainte-Baume. To make the most of your visit, our interactive map of Fox-Amphoux will guide you. It shows you the hilltop village of Vieux Fox, the hamlet of Amphoux, and the Bréguière neighborhood in the valley. You’ll find the church, the cave chapel, the dinosaur museum, and the parking lots. At a glance, you’ll know what to visit and where to park.
How long does it take to visit Fox-Amphoux?
Once you’ve located the village on the map, the next question is how much time to set aside. Good news: the village is easy to explore. The “Pays d’art et d’histoire Provence Verte Verdon” provides specific guidelines.
Allow 30 minutes for the village center. Plan on 1 hour if you include the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel, which you can reach on foot via the cobblestone path. The full tour takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a drive to the new village center and the Castrum d’Amphoux.
Add extra time for the dinosaur museum. Its fossils and reconstructions easily keep families entertained for a good hour. With the walk, the chapel, and the museum, a half-day gives you plenty of time to relax.
Do you like to walk? The forest trails around the village are a great way to extend your visit. A family hike lasting over 2 hours can easily fill your afternoon.
Where can you download a map of Fox-Amphoux in PDF format?
To follow this itinerary without a cell signal, it’s best to keep a map in your pocket. You can download it directly from this page. Click the “Download Map” button located above our interactive map.
The PDF file will be saved to your phone or computer. You can then view it offline. This is handy in the upper streets of Old Fox, where the signal can be weak.
Prefer a paper copy? Simply print the PDF before you go. Keep it handy during your walk.
Once there, the village also offers a walking tour featuring numbered signs. They tell the story of Fox-Amphoux’s history, heritage, and points of interest. With your map in hand, you’ll find them easily.
Where is the tourist office?
Once you’ve downloaded the map, you might want some in-person advice. Fox-Amphoux doesn’t have a tourist office in the village. The nearest office is in Barjols, about 8 km away.
The Barjols tourist office is located on Boulevard Grisolles, 83670 Barjols. You can reach them at 04 94 77 20 01 or by email at barjols@provenceverte.fr. It’s part of Provence Verte & Verdon Tourisme.
There you’ll find tourist brochures, hiking and rock-climbing guides, fishing permits, and free Wi-Fi. The staff can also provide information about neighboring villages. This is helpful if you’d like to combine a visit to Fox-Amphoux with trips to Cotignac or Pontevès.
Hours vary by season. During the off-season, the office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., as well as on Saturday mornings. Be sure to check before you go.
Locally, the Fox-Amphoux town hall can also assist you. It’s located in Amphoux and can be reached at 04 94 80 71 58.
Where to park in Fox-Amphoux?
Before setting out to explore the village, you’ll need to park your car. And that’s where the map comes in handy. During peak season, parking in Fox-Amphoux is difficult.
Vieux Fox is a hilltop village. Its streets are narrow and sometimes steep and winding. Cars don’t really belong there.
In the summer, visitors all arrive at the same time. Spots near the old village fill up quickly, especially by late morning. Arrive early to avoid having to drive around looking for a spot.
All the parking lots in Fox-Amphoux are marked on our map on this page. Locate them before you leave. You’ll save time once you get there.
Also consider splitting your trip into two parts. The new village center and the Amphoux castrum are accessible by car. So you can park near each site.
What are the must-see attractions?
Once you’ve parked, you can finally explore Fox-Amphoux. The village grew out of the merger of two ancient castra: the hilltop castrum of Fox and the one in Amphoux, located on the plain. This dual origin explains why the sites are scattered.
Old Fox is where most of the heritage is concentrated. The plain is home to the museum and the ruins of Amphoux. Here are the places you shouldn’t miss:
The church square and its hackberry tree: planted in 1550, this tree is the oldest living witness to the history of the people of Fox.
The Saint-Blaise parish church: it dates back to the early 13th century. Take a look at its square bell tower, its gargoyles, its sundial, and its gilded altarpiece.
The Notre-Dame de Bon Secours cave chapel: carved into a grotto, it is lit by a crack in the rock. A cobblestone path dotted with wayside shrines leads to it.
The legacy of Paul Barras: this prominent figure of the Revolution was born in Fox-Amphoux on June 30, 1755. A sign along the tour is dedicated to him.
The DinoFox Museo: This free museum displays dinosaur fossils discovered in the town, dating back 75 million years.
The Amphoux castrum: The ruins of the medieval village on the plain round out the visit.
The chapel is worth the walk. It houses countless votive offerings dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Barras had donated a painting there as a token of gratitude for surviving a shipwreck in the Maldives.
If you’re traveling with children, the DinoFox Museo is a must-see. Renovated between 2023 and 2025, it opened in June 2025, featuring life-size reconstructions. There, you’ll discover the Variraptor, a carnivorous dinosaur first described based on fossils found in the town.
Museum hours vary by season. Tours can also be booked through City Hall or the Phylogenia association at 06 01 16 08 52. A quick call before you arrive will ensure you don’t find the doors closed.
Want to extend your outing with some nature? The “Le trésor du petit peuple” trail takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It starts at the intersection of the RD32 and RD232 and features a family-friendly treasure hunt in the forest.
How do you get to Fox-Amphoux?
All that’s left is to reach the village, in the heart of the Haut-Var. Fox-Amphoux is located in Provence Verte, between Barjols and Lake Quinson. Driving is still the easiest way to get there.
From Aix-en-Provence, take the A8 toward Nice. Take Exit 34 (Saint-Maximin), then follow signs for Barjols and Tavernes. From Nice, take the A8 toward Aix-en-Provence and exit at Exit 35 (Brignoles), heading toward Barjols and Tavernes.
In terms of distance, Aix-en-Provence is about 65 km away. Allow about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Nice. From Avignon, the trip is 131 km, or just over 2 hours.
By train, the nearest station is Les Arcs-Draguignan, about 44 km away. You’ll then need to rent a car or book a taxi. There is no direct connection to the village from the train station.
ZOU! buses stop at Place de la Mairie in Fox-Amphoux. Service is infrequent. Check the schedules at zou.maregionsud.fr before planning your day.
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