Head of the canton, village Comps is located on the top shelf-Var, 900 meters above sea level in the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, bordering the Alpine foothills, with a door to the tourist incomparable Gorges du Verdon, and near the Mediterranean Sea. Step welcoming, calm, its sunny spaces and allow a pleasant stay.
Comps gave two great masters in the Knights of Malta, inheritors of dissolved Order of Templars who had marked their presence by building fortified chapel of St. Andrew. The Coat of Comps reflect the return of the Crusaders after their pilgrimage to Palestine, and the presence Templar (gules, a form of gold, the same cross, bezants with three gold, two in chief and a peak ). The wars of succession of Queen Jeanne put the country with fire and blood, Charles Durras besieged the village and destroyed it, and its fortifications. This heroic, troubled and not remain closed as the chapel of St. Andrew and the two chapels included St. John and St. Didier. Located on a major route between the Mediterranean and the Alps, Comp has been through the centuries, a major expansion, thanks to driver who allowed the existence of a flourishing trade. Since the 1950s, Comps booming again thanks to agriculture adapted to its micro-climate and tourism development.
Visitors can indulge in various sporting and recreational activities, benefiting from all services, without being far from the Cote d'Azur (50 minutes), Lake St. Croix and the Alps.
SIGHTSEEING
Chapel of St. Andrew:
Templar chapel listed building November 16, 1891. Built around 1100 by the Knights Templar on a hill 963 m above sea level, it is among the highest works of the department of Var. It passed into the hands of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem in 1313 (Hospital) became in 1518 the Knights of the Order of Malta. It served as a parish church to the people of Comps. In 1890 it was replaced by a larger church and more modern. First restoration in 1903. It was damaged by the vagaries of weather and dilapidated by the various invaders. Many repairs were needed to restore. Re-roofing slate in the apse, round tiles for the roof of the nave and varnished to scale the roof of the tower. The baroque high altar has been restored. On August 15, 1761, during the Mass, a storm broke and lightning entered through the bell tower, crossed the chapel, the dresses of the ladies burned. Since then, every year in August 15, there is a procession out of the statue of the Virgin. It is often visited by tourists traveling to the Gorges du Verdon.
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RESTAURANTS
Le Château de Trigance
7.6
Trigance
Perched on the hills of a picturesque village close to the Gorges du Verdon, Le Château de Trigance offers a timeless moment. In this 11th century fortress, enjoy gourmet cuisine with...
Located 7.8 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
61 € per person
Hôtel-Restaurant des 2 Rocs
8.7
Seillans
Clinging to the hillside above the beautiful medieval village of Seillans the Hôtel-Restaurant des 2 Rocs invites you to relax in a peaceful atmosphere and timeless. This charming hotel...
Located 13.5 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
66 € per person
La Gloire de Mon Père
8.8
Seillans
At the heart of the pretty village of Seillans, come and relax in La Gloire de Mon Père. Once the heyday arrived, sit under plane trees, the beautiful square dominated by a fountain,...
The lodging of the Baume welcomes you in a hamlet of Alpes de Hautes Provence 1100 m overlooking Lake Castillon. In summer as in winter, enjoy the mountains for hiking or skiing, as...
Located 10.7 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
61 € the double room
Lou Viei Jas
9.9
Figanières
Dominique and Patricia welcome you all year in their charming Provencal Figanières Var. Sheepfold from the 19th century, renovated, located on a fenced 1 acre, nice and quiet. Corner...
Located 15.1 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
From 50 € to 65 € the double room
Les Blacas
9.5
Mons
In a Provencal house in stone, 500 meters from the village, two bedrooms, a remarkable archaeological site and botany. View of Esterel, the bay of Cannes and the Lerins Islands. On...
Holiday set in an old castle, surrounded by nature in the Gorges du Verdon.
Located 10.1 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
From 350 € to 400 € per week
Charmante demeure en pierre avec piscine
Bargemon
In the middle of Provence, in the heart of the Var, stone property consists of a house type fold 18th century dovecote and independent. Completely renovated in early 2010, is nestled...
Located 10.7 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
From 1000 € to 2500 € per week
Ecogîte du Bivosque
Montferrat
Marie Paule welcomes you in Montferrat Provence, in his cottage built with green materials (clay, wool, linen, cork) that use renewable energy (solar, wood, air). It will guide you...
Located at the start of the Verdon Gorges, over 2000ft high, our campsite was opened in 1959 by the same family who continous to run it today and who takes pride in providing the latest...
The Logis Grand Hotel Bain is located in Comps-sur-Artuby, near the Gorges of Verdon. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access and a TV. Grand Hotel Bain provides...
Located in Comps-sur-Artuby
Room from 68 €
Château de Trigance
8.8
Trigance
This medieval castle is set in the Provencal village of Trigance. It offers candle-lit gastronomic meals in its on-site restaurant, which is situated in one of the oldest weapon rooms...
Located 7.8 km from Comps-sur-Artuby
Room from 130 €
Logis Hôtel Le Vieil Amandier
8.4
Trigance
Le Vieil Amandier is located in the village of Trigance, in the heart of the Verdon Nature Reserve. Its facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. The guest...
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