Salernes village of Haut Var, is known since the early 19th century for its production of red hexagonal tiles called "floor tile". Originally, the village was based on an agricultural economy. It produced oil, wine, figs, wheat, beans, melons and peaches. It was also silk mills, factories of hats and coarse cloths. From the late 18th century, the inhabitants of Salernes began to exploit the wealth of local resources to improve their standard of living as a farmer. Thus from the 1830s, dozens of small workshops were created on the territory: manufacturer of tiles, bricks, pipes, and pottery Malons utilities, for local needs. However, the exceptional quality of the clay deposits of Salernes - ferruginous red clay - has pushed manufacturers Salernes to specialize in the manufacture of a single product: the malon hexagonal red floor tile called.
SIGHTSEEING
House of architectural ceramics Terra Rossa: Located in the heart of Haute Provence, Salernes, Terra Rossa traces the ceramic tradition in the township for centuries. Vast museum whose buildings cover more than 3000 m², "The House of Architectural Ceramics, Terra Rossa" offers a set of exhibition whose theme revolves around the clay and ceramics.
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WEATHER
Sunday 26 May
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Monday 27 May
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Tuesday 28 May
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RESTAURANTS
Le Vieux Soufflet
7.2
Salernes
Le Vieux Soufflet opens its doors in the city of Salerno on the Côte d'Azur. Enter inside and discover a genuine charm and rustic floor tiles, wood furnishings and warm atmosphere....
Located in Salernes
39 € per person
Au Bien Etre
7.5
Villecroze
Discover the restaurant Au Bien Etre, 3 kilometers from the charming village of Villecroze. Chef Michel Audier, offers fine cuisine and generous country's products, which will delight...
Located 4.1 km from Salernes
48 € per person
Hotel restaurant Les Pins
8.1
Sillans-la-Cascade
Within the charming medieval village of Sillans the waterfall, you will enjoy our market you concoct the chief Bertrand Maître Restaurateur Lherbette 2012. His famous stew seas pesto...
Comfortable rooms with TV, shower and toilet, terrace, garden, swimming pool, private entrance.
Located 3.4 km from Salernes
65 € the double room
Bastide notre dame
Entrecasteaux
Close to the castle of Entrecasteaux and within ten minutes of Cotignac, the Bastide Notre Dame is a large family home with breathtaking views, where Marie-Thé and Thierry receive you...
Located 5.7 km from Salernes
98 € the double room
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...
In the Var hinterland, surrounded by nature, surrounded by vineyards, a small house for 4 people welcomes you in a enclosed garden with heated swimming pool and tennis court available....
Located 3.7 km from Salernes
From 400 € to 850 € per week
Les bastides provencales location villas
9.2
Entrecasteaux
5 villas welcoming and comfortable on top of a hill, surrounded by nature, a magnificent panoramic view. Fully equipped. For a quiet holiday with family or friends.
Located 5.4 km from Salernes
From 520 € to 1515 € per week
La Mariocca
9.6
SPECIAL OFFER
Aups
Very nice house, heart of sasp-var-in pedestrian street, cozy, cocooning, spacious, all amenities, 3 terraces, internet, 2 large bedrooms, bathroom, large well equipped kitchen, central...
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 10.6 km from Salernes
From 15 € to 27 € per day
Soleilluna
8
Rocbaron
July Promo 25% off rental mobile home 29 June to 13 July rate on weekdays and 10% from July 13 to August 31,2013 on the 2nd week rented. At the heart of Green Provence, in an area of...
Located just 200 metres from the caves and waterfalls in Villecroze, hotel Auberge Le Rocher offers a large garden with a south-facing terrace. Homemade meals using regional produce...
Located 3.9 km from Salernes
Room from 66 €
Hôtel Le Colombier
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 4.1 km from Salernes
Room from 90 €
Les Esparrus
7.6
Villecroze
Les Esparrus is on the Provence Wine Road, 25 km south from the Verdon gorges and 6 km from Villecroze. It has an outdoor swimming pool with garden, and en suite rooms with satellite...