Nearby towns and villages
The Pays de Fayence has a rich heritage, spread over its 9 perched villages. The lake extends over three of these villages (Tanneron, Montauroux and Callian) and on the southern flanks of the Esterel massif.
Tanneron is nicknamed the “Land of mimosas”. Whether cultivated or wild, these yellow-flowered trees are present everywhere and perfume the air. This territory, made up of 22 hamlets, even has the largest number of mimosas in France.
In Montauroux, fountains are omnipresent. On the small squares and in the alleys, the lapping of the water punctuates the life of the villagers. The Saint-Barthélemy chapel is surprising, the rather rustic exterior with its exposed stones hides a richly decorated interior which has earned it a classification as a Historical Monument. The walls and barrel vault are covered with painted wooden panels.
The village of Callian was built around its feudal castle and its towers dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. Its charming alleys spiral around this medieval building. Several buildings bear witness to the history of Callian: clock tower, chapel of the penitents, church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, castle Goerg.
From the picturesque village of Mons perched at an altitude of 814 meters, the panorama of the coast is exceptional. On a clear day, you can even see the Isle of Beauty in the distance. The parish church of Mons has a precious set of baroque altarpieces dating from the 17th century. This unique heritage is listed in the inventory of historical monuments. The 10th and 12th century alleyways contribute to the picturesque character of this village.
Tourrettes is a real open-air museum. The artists have taken possession of the streets, decorating them with scenes from their imagination and their work. The best way to discover this village is to get lost in the alleys and to take the small old stairs punctuated with vaulted passages.
