Montfort sur Argens

Discover Montfort sur Argens, a small Var village near Brignoles

Montfort is a small village in the center of the department in the Var hinterland, halfway between the seaside beaches and the Verdon gorges. The village peacefully overlooks the beautiful plain of the Argens river, where olive groves alternate with vineyards against a backdrop of vast forest massifs.

A Templar castle

The first thing you notice when you arrive in Montfort is the imposing castle that dominates the village in the background at the top of the hill. Montfort is fortunate to have the Var's only Templar castle on its territory. This former 13th-century Templar commandery first belonged to the Knights Templar, then to the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, and later to the Order of Malta. Destroyed at the end of the 16th century, rebuilt and transformed in the 18th, the château is now privately owned, and has a proud appearance with its stone facades, two square towers, mullioned windows and four rows of genoese on the roof. Unfortunately, it cannot be visited.

Tourism: a pretty old town

Montfort is a typical Provencal village. Walking through the narrow streets of the old part of the village that leads up to the castle, you'll pass through calade streets and vaulted passageways.

You'll come across small squares and beautiful doors weathered by time. The charm of the old stone houses with their ancient tiles, set against the castle, is unmistakable. You'll discover the remains of the ramparts, a 13th-century portcullis, the clock tower and its campanile.

Beautiful hiking trails around the village

In the vicinity of the village, strollers can also admire the Ligure enclosure of Casteau-Rigneau, the Prieuré des Speluques, Gallo-Roman remains, the Pont des Mouo aqueduct and the Grand Baou waterfall.

Canoeing on the Argens river

A superb canoe-kayak trip along the Argens river. In the midst of unspoilt nature, your canoe will easily follow the course of the water all the way to the lock where the canoeists arrive.

Our map of Montfort sur Argens (postal code 83 570)

To find your way around Montfort sur Argens, you can use our interactive map of the village. We've included the village's points of interest (town hall, church, château...) as well as our accommodation recommendations for a great vacation in this Var village.