Riboux
Take route D1 north of route D8 which links Toulon to Aubagne.
Discover Riboux, the smallest village in the Var
Nestled in the heart of the Sainte Baume Regional Natural Park, the tiny village of Riboux offers you total immersion in the purest Provence. With around fifty inhabitants, it is the smallest commune in the Var!
Filming location for the movie “Jean de Florette.”
Made famous by Claude Berri's film “Jean de Florette,” Riboux has preserved its authenticity and tranquility by limiting new construction. It is the ideal starting point for exceptional hikes to the peaks of Sainte Baume or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Provençal hills. Jean de Florette's country house is still visible. Although it has been modernized for the comfort of its inhabitants, it remains easily recognizable!
The Sainte-Agathe Chapel
History buffs will appreciate the Sainte-Agathe chapel and its typical rural heritage. It is a charming chapel surrounded by trees. It has a pleasant atmosphere.
The village has managed to retain its authenticity and tranquility by preventing any new construction. A great idea for a weekend hike or a relaxing vacation!
What to see
The old chapels outside the village.
Leisure activities
Hiking. Horseback riding. Mountain biking.
OK Corral Park (close to Cuges les Pins).
Accomodations
Bed & Breakfasts.
Holiday rentals.
Hotels.
Your questions about the village of Riboux
After publishing this short guide to Riboux, we received several questions from you. Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions, to provide information for all our readers.
How do I get to Riboux?
Access to Riboux is quite unusual, as the village is located at the end of a small dead-end road. The starting point is near the OK Corral amusement park, on the Route Nationale 8 connecting Cuges-les-Pins to Le Beausset. For travelers using public transportation, plan for an additional mode of transportation such as a taxi, as service is limited in this remote corner of the department.
Where is Riboux?
Riboux enjoys an exceptional location, perched at an altitude of 518 meters on the southern slope of the Sainte-Baume massif. This small commune in the Var department benefits from an unusual location, which explains its unspoiled charm. Curiously, although it is administratively part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the Var department, its postal code (13780) places it in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
What to do in Riboux?
The main attractions to visit in Riboux are linked to its rural heritage and natural wealth. The surrounding landscape, immortalized in the films of Claude Berri, offers breathtaking views of the entire massif. Must-see sites include the Church of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue-Sainte-Marie with its bell from 1717 and the Chapel of Sainte-Agathe, a small religious building steeped in history. Hiking enthusiasts will particularly enjoy the two chapels trail, which leads to Saint-Pilon, a historic site offering exceptional views. Don't forget to stop in front of the old cade ovens, which bear witness to the traditional activity of pine resin extraction that made the village famous.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Cuges les Pins (10 km).