Lorgues

Lorgues

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLorgues
Insee code83072
Postcode83510
Latitude43.4932360
Longitude6.3615570
AltitudeFrom 70 to 343 meters
Surface64.37 km²
Population9278 inhabitants
Density144 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townToulon (at 70 km, 56 min)Flayosc at 7.5 km (11 min)
DepartmentVarSaint-Antonin-du-Var at 7.9 km (15 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Lorgues a Provençal town attractive to:

Its surrounding countryside, its olive groves, vineyards and forests of white oak and green;

The richness of its heritage: an ancient city born at the time and known figure in the Middle Ages;

The quality of the air we breathe, which has been told and is still saying "we saw old time";

The quality of animation with his film, his theater of 446 seats, its summer activities and cultural programming.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Visit the old center.
  • Collegiate Church of St. Martin.
  • Circuit chapels including St Ferreol, Benva and its frescoes.
  • Circuit fountains and wash houses which Fontcouverte.
  • Place Neuve and the former courthouse.
  • Museum Rob Julien.
  • Oppidum figure that dominates the city is and where there is a fitness trail.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market: Tuesdays on the main course.
  • Farmers Market and craftspeople from mid-June to mid-September every Friday from 7am to 13h in the center (up Entrechaux).
  • Fine antiques, three per season.
  • Garage sale in the street: the Ascension and the first Sunday of October.
  • Carnival in March.
  • Festival of flowers and bees: May.
  • Free shows in the summer that contribute to a joyous animation of the city.
  • Three nights in crafts and music center (Wednesdays in July and August).
  • Fête votive St Ironwood, in September. Great moment that accompanies or follows the harvest.
  • Heritage Days including visits to chapels (for opening hours contact the Tourist Office Lorgues +33 4 94 73 92 37).
  • Christmas Market: the second Sunday in December, many animations.
  • New Year's Concert (room Mitterrand), an event that attracts many world each year.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Gorges du Verdon to 1 hour drive, and Lake St. Croix.
  • The villages of Dracénie as Ampus, Callas, Bargemon, Keyboard, Tourtour Flayosc and multiple attractions are as many visits as may tourists who stay a few days on the town.
  • Abbey Thoronet a "three sisters of Provence", a Cistercian monument unavoidable, known worldwide for its architecture, its simple lines. See also the Orthodox monastery Saint-Michel-du-Var.
  • The villages of Provence Verte as Entrecasteaux Cotignac, Correns (village bio), Montfort sur Argens.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Aoubre, the nature adventureNature and the outdoorsFrom 18 € to 20 €Flassans-sur-Issole (15.7 km)
Sculpture and art therapy courseCulture and education50 €Moissac-Bellevue (24 km)

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PHOTOS
The collegiate church of Saint-Martin
 
Fontcouverte, one of the many fountains in the city
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 28°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 27°C
Friday 21 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 28°C
RESTAURANTS 
Chez Bruno  
9.3
Lorgues
Chez Bruno there are two stars, the first master of the house and of course the nose. If there is one place he must know if you like truffle is one you can enjoy appetizer, entree and...
Located in Lorgues95 € per person 
Les Restanques du Thoronet  
7.5
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Le Thoronet
Les Restanques du Thoronet restaurant welcomes you in a large pine forest, in the heart of the city center and not far from the abbey of Thoronet. In this green oasis in the heart of...
Located 6.7 km from Lorgues32 € per person 
MB2  
7.9
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Draguignan
Discovery - After a long walk with friends, you walk without hesitation the restaurant entrance MB ², attracted by the sweet smell escaping the place. On the pleasant terrace you settle...
Located 9.8 km from Lorgues34 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Chardons Bleus    
9.3
Lorgues
Amongthe olive-trees and the low walls of dry stones, inheritance typically of Provence, Eliane et Daniel accomodate you in their corner of Provence intimate and calm. Two charming...
Located in Lorgues62 € the double room 
L'abrialys    
10
Lorgues
Bed and breakfast s in a charming villa ge Lorgues. Dans Provence. Famous market every Tuesday.
Located in LorguesFrom 65 € to 70 € the double room 
Le mas je me souviens    
10
Lorgues
We are in a good situation to visit the department of Var and the landscape. One hour from the aerport of Vice, and the raiway station at only 20 minutes of us. You could visit les...
Located in Lorgues80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Studio indépendant dans villa  
8.4
Lorgues
Studio in villa with pool. 2-3 personnes. Entrée independent parking privé. 35m² fully equipped. Terrace, garden, calme. Linges, linen and final cleaning included in price.
Located in LorguesFrom 350 € to 500 € per week 
Les Chardons Bleus
Lorgues
Mas Provencal new, very bright and pleasant, the garden of 4000 sqm planted with olive trees, in quiet residential area, close to nature, 2 km from Lorgues, beautiful village with a...
Located in LorguesFrom 990 € to 1250 € per week 
Gite de charme au coeur de la provence  
9.5
Draguignan
Violet and Philippe are happy to welcome you in their lodging. Located in Draguignan in the VAR, 5 km from the city center in a quiet high with breathtaking views. At the heart of Provence...
Located 4.9 km from LorguesFrom 450 € to 700 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les fouguieres    
8.9
Carcès
Ideally located 5 minutes walk from the village of carcasses, and near the lake, Camping Les Fouguières welcomes you on 1.8 hectares of land on the banks of the river 'The Caramy.'...
Located 14.1 km from LorguesFrom 15 € to 27 € per day 
Les pecheurs  
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Camping-Caravaning Les Pêcheurs is situated just on the foot of the Rock of Roquebrune, close to the beautiful long sandy beaches of the Côte d'Azur and next to a lake and a river....
Located 22 km from Lorgues42 € per day 
La bastiane  
Puget-sur-Argens
Your family holidays in la bastiane. There is no better choice than Côte d'Azur to spend your family holidays. For your holidays on the French Riviera thanks to a fantastic weather,...
Located 26 km from LorguesFrom 18 € to 46 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château de Berne     
9.3
Lorgues
Set within a 491 hectare forest, Château de Berne is located in the heart of the Provence Vineyard Region. It offers a heated swimming pool, a spa and gastronomic restaurant. Decorated...
Located in LorguesRoom from 205 €
Domaine Rabiega    
7.4
Draguignan
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Located 5.8 km from LorguesRoom from 80 €
Hotel Les Oliviers     
8.3
Draguignan
This 2-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers. It is set in a 3000m² garden, just 30 km from Saint-Raphaël. An LCD TV and views of the countryside or...
Located 6.8 km from LorguesRoom from 63 €

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