Saint Julien le Montagnier

Article updated in May 2024 following a new visit to the village

Discover the charming village of Saint Julien le Montagnier in the Haut Var region

At 578 metres high, this picturesque village stands at the top of a hill that can be seen in the distance from the road that takes you to Saint Julien le Montagnier.

The old village

The old village on the hill is well worth a visit. Old stone houses and noble homes with beautiful doorways stand side by side, giving Saint Julien its typical and unique character. We love the narrow tree-lined streets that run through the village. From the top of the village, there's a superb view of the Haut Var and a handy orientation table for spotting the surrounding villages and peaks.

A pretty mill and a small chapel

During your visit to the old village of Saint-Julien, don't miss the windmill and the chapel of La Trinité, which are well worth a visit. The Gourdane windmill was beautifully restored in 1999 and is a lovely vestige of the past (there were three mills in Saint-Julien in the 17th century). Next to the windmill is a pretty little chapel, the Chapelle de la Trinité.

The new village

The new village has slid to its feet in a corner of the immense deserted plain, made up of plateaux covered in wild, fragrant nature.

‘Saint-Julien Plage on Lac d'Esparron

Saint-Julien has a beach on the pretty Lac d'Esparron with a water sports centre for canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. The turquoise waters of Lac d'Esparron are particularly refreshing in summer. So you can combine a visit to the village in the morning, lunch in one of the restaurants in the old centre and a hike and swim around Lac d'Esparron in the afternoon.

The St Julien market

The Saint-Julien market takes place on Saturday mornings in the rue de Malavalasse, at the foot of the chapel of Saint Pierre (see map). It's a friendly market, ideal for stocking up on local produce and an opportunity to visit this pretty village in the Var.

Our map of St Julien le Montagnier (postcode 83560)

To find your way around Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, you can use our interactive map of the village, which you'll find on this page. You'll find all the points of interest in the village (town hall, tourist office, chapels, mill, etc.) as well as our recommendations for accommodation in and around the village. You'll be able to view them before you book your holiday in Saint Julien.

A nice walk near the village?

One lovely walk we recommend is the loop around Saint Julien passing by the Malaurie aqueduct, the Fonticard washhouse, the Malaurie cave and the Pas de la Colle. You can find the exact route on this hiking site. We really enjoyed this walk.

Where to stay in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier?

If you're looking for accommodation for your holiday in this pretty village in the Var department, we've selected the best bed and breakfasts and campsites in and around St Julien. You'll find our recommendations further down this page.