BargèmeFacing the Canjuers mounts and the Var mountains, is the highest village in Var, on the border of the alpine & the provençal. Notre Dame des-7-Douleurs (our lady of the 7 pains) was built by the inhabitants to redeem for their murder of their lord during mass in 1595. The village has kept its fortifications and its fortified gates. St Nicolas’s church dates back to the 11th, it displays a triptych of St Sebastian. What to discover?• Castle Sabran-de-Ponteves: everyday from 1st of July au 31 August.• Church St-Nicolas: everyday from 1st of July au 31 August.• Village: everyday 14h30-18h30 from 1st of July to 31 August. |
Where to stay?Château de TriganceCharming 3-star hotel, this 11th century fortress, with scenic view of the village and the Provence’s landscape. The Thomas' Family has arranged this hotel with medieval decorations. The rooms with four poster beds and ancient furniture open to large terraces. A gastronomic restaurant with regional specialties provides candle light dinner in this exceptional medieval site. |