Aups

Aups

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TownAupsMoissac-Bellevue at 6.1 km (7 min)
Insee code83007Villecroze at 8.1 km (9 min)
Postcode83630Régusse at 8.7 km (10 min)
Latitude43.6273640Sillans-la-Cascade at 8.8 km (9 min)
Longitude6.2235400Salernes at 9.8 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 385 to 1076 metersVérignon at 9.9 km (11 min)
Surface64.15 km²Tourtour at 12.7 km (14 min)
Population2047 inhabitantsBaudinard-sur-Verdon at 15.2 km (17 min)
Density32 inhabitants/km²Montmeyan at 15.6 km (17 min)
Chief townToulon (at 91 km, 76 min)Cotignac at 16.7 km (18 min)
DepartmentVarFox-Amphoux at 16.9 km (18 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located at 505 m in the foothills Alpine Aups is located 60 km from the seaside and 80 km snowfields.

Its very healthy climate, dry and mild, in fact the perfect stay vacation and rest.

Integrated into the Verdon Regional Natural Park, the village of Aups is the southern gate of the Verdon Gorge, world famous for its picturesque scenery and the many sports-related activities that offers climbing, nature walks, sports of rafting, canyoning, gliding ....


SIGHTSEEING
  • Collegiate Church of St. Pancras: erected in 1499, by the canons of Valmoissine. Provencal Gothic, Renaissance facade. Museum of religious art precious with the oldest processional cross of Provence 14th century, hand-embroidered vestments from the 17th and many pieces of jewelry in sterling silver from the fifteenth.
  • Clock Tower: 25 m, in the sixteenth watchtower, then in prison. Sundial of 1760, melt bell from 1712.
  • Gate Areas: Continuity remains of the ramparts of the 12th and 16th centuries.
  • Our Lady of Deliverance: 1853 chapel, built on the ruins of the ancient castle of the Dukes of Blacas, as a votive offering to the Virgin to thank her for sparing the village and the massacre of its inhabitants during the coup of Napoleon the third and Republicans Aupsois.
  • Saracen Tower: built in 1670 with his arms and the king of France, this tower with a drawbridge was the main entrance of the village.
  • Ursuline Convent: here is the Museum Simon Segal, contemporary museum that includes three schools of painting Toulon, Paris, Bourges. Cistercian monastery of the 10th and 11th centuries, enlarged by the Ursulines in 1614.
  • Tennis - Yoga - Hiking and mountain biking - Bowls.
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Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Aups

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Provencal market on Wednesday and Saturday morning.
  • Day of the nose on the third Sunday in January and Thursday morning in December and January.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • At Lake St. Croix (10 minutes by car): rowing, paddle boats, electric boats, windsurfing, sailing, horse riding, quad biking, hiking.
  • In the Gorges du Verdon (20 minutes by car): caving, climbing, water sports, bungee jumping, hiking.
  • A Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (25 minutes by car): free flight.
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 30°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 29°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 26°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Colombier
Villecroze
And gourmet cuisine served in a manor house or inside a garden terrace and the beautiful green season.
Located 7.2 km from AupsFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 
Les Pins
Sillans-la-Cascade
In the green pearl of the Haut Var, the hotel restaurant 'Les Pins' welcomes you to its charming village which has retained its medieval appearance. Shaded areas, magnificent waterfalls...
Located 7.6 km from AupsFrom 15 € to 40 € per person 
Le provence
La Palud-sur-Verdon
Hotel Le Provence restaurant, 20 comfortable rooms, free wifi, in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon.
Located 19.4 km from AupsFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Bastide des Prés Jolis    
10
Aups
Former residence of the XIX, completely renovated with pool and private parking on one hectare closed. In the picturesque village of Aups, the last before the magnificent Gorges du...
Located in Aups95 € the double room 
Le lavandin  
Villecroze
Comfortable rooms with TV, shower and toilet, terrace, garden, swimming pool, private entrance.
Located 7.2 km from Aups65 € the double room 
Bnb les cigales  
Salernes
The bed and breakfast 'Les Cigales' is set in the beautiful, small, village of Salernes, in the Var countryside just off the Verdon gorges. It is ideally situated between the Verdon...
Located 8.4 km from Aups49 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison à regusse pour 7 personnes
Régusse
Villa in quiet nature for 7 persons, heated infinity pool with beach tanning and shower, 5 rooms: 3 bedrooms, living room and kitchen, pantry, toilet, bathroom, air conditioning, fireplace,...
Located 7.2 km from AupsFrom 750 € to 1100 € per week 
Bastidon provençal en pierres à Réguss
Régusse
In the natural park of Verdon, close to lakes and gorges. Next to an authentic medieval village, its two mills, a fitness trail of 14 hectares (100 m). For nature lovers, fishing and...
Located 8.1 km from AupsFrom 800 € to 1200 € per week 
Gites Coquelicots
Régusse
Les Coquelicots: 2 cottages (2 x 6 pers.) in Provence: These two recent gîtes (2x6pers) are build one beside the other and adjacent to the holiday home of the owners. Each cottage is...
Located 8.2 km from AupsFrom 550 € to 750 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Avelanède    
8
Artignosc-sur-Verdon
Spend your holiday in the Midi sun, in the natural park of the Verdon. Avelanède campsite offers a unique place to relax in a family atmosphere. Ideal for children, young parents and...
Located 13.6 km from AupsFrom 20 € to 25 € per day 
Camping les fouguieres    
8.4
Carcès
Ideally located 5 minutes walk from the village of carcasses, and near the lake, Camping Les Fouguières welcomes you on 1.8 acres with trees, beside the river The Caramy. 65 pitches...
Located 17.3 km from AupsFrom 15 € to 25 € per day 
Camping de la vallee de taradeau    
10
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Taradeau
Open all year, night, weekend or week, caravan or chalet fully equipped, Jacuzzi open 36 degrees even in winter. We are centrally located in the Var region, at the foot of the Massif...
Located 26 km from AupsFrom 12.50 € to 25 € per day 

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HOTELS
Bastide Du Calalou     
8.7
Aups
Bastide Du Calalou is located in Moissac village, between the Alps and Provence. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and elegant guestrooms that overlook the Aups Valley....
Located in AupsRoom from 83 €
Alegria    
9.1
Aups
Surrounded by olive trees, this Provence-style guest house is a short walk from the village of Aups. It offers individually decorated rooms and an outdoor pool with a fully furnished...
Located in AupsRoom from 135 €
Hôtel Le Colombier     
8.9
Villecroze
Le Colombier is located just outside the village of Villecroze, between the Cote d’Azur and Verdon Gorge. It features a gourmet restaurant that serves regional cuisine prepared with...
Located 6.5 km from AupsRoom from 90 €

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Villa Marie
The Marie is located on the French Riviera overlooking the Bay of Pampelonne. It has an outdoor pool, a sunbathing terrace...
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