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 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
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 4.1 km from Salernes
From 15 € to 40 € per person
Le Colombier
Villecroze
And gourmet cuisine served in a manor house or inside a garden terrace and the beautiful green season.
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 in Salernes
49 € the double room
Le lavandin
Villecroze
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...
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 1470 € per week
Studio indépendant dans villa
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 12.4 km from Salernes
From 350 € to 500 € per week
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,...
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 10.6 km from Salernes
From 15 € to 25 € per day
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 19.2 km from Salernes
From 20 € to 25 € per day
Camping de la vallee de taradeau
10
SPECIAL OFFER
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 in Provence, this campsite is set on the banks of the river that has a natural swimming hole. It also offers a volley-ball court, table tennis and a library. Complexe Touristique...
Located in Salernes
Room from 33 €
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 4.1 km from Salernes
Room from 90 €
Les Esparrus
7.8
Villecroze
Les Esparrus is on the Provence Wine Road, 25 km south from the Verdon gorges. It has an outdoor swimming pool with garden, and en suite rooms with satellite TV. Each room is equipped...