Salernes

Salernes

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TownSalernesVillecroze at 5 km (7 min)
Insee code83121Sillans-la-Cascade at 6.4 km (7 min)
Postcode83690Entrecasteaux at 8.1 km (10 min)
Latitude43.5637680Aups at 9.8 km (12 min)
Longitude6.2313280Tourtour at 11.3 km (14 min)
AltitudeFrom 177 to 484 metersCotignac at 14.4 km (15 min)
Surface39.30 km²Flayosc at 14.4 km (17 min)
Population3629 inhabitantsFox-Amphoux at 14.6 km (15 min)
Density95 inhabitants/km²Lorgues at 15.4 km (19 min)
National labelCarcès at 15.9 km (19 min)
Chief townToulon (at 85 km, 72 min)Moissac-Bellevue at 16.3 km (20 min)
DepartmentVarRégusse at 19 km (22 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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 SalernesFrom 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.
Located 4.4 km from SalernesFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 in Salernes49 € the double room 
Le lavandin  
Villecroze
Comfortable rooms with TV, shower and toilet, terrace, garden, swimming pool, private entrance.
Located 3.4 km from Salernes65 € 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 Salernes98 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les bastides provencales location villas  
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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 SalernesFrom 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 SalernesFrom 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,...
Located 12.9 km from SalernesFrom 750 € to 1100 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 10.6 km from SalernesFrom 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 SalernesFrom 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 21 km from SalernesFrom 12.50 € to 25 € per day 

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HOTELS
Complexe Touristique Municipal Les Arnauds    
7.8
Salernes
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 SalernesRoom 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 SalernesRoom 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...
Located 4.1 km from SalernesRoom from 52 €

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Les Maisons Du Sud
Located between Saint Tropez and the beaches of Pampelonne, Les Maisons du Sud offers studios and apartments for 1 to 6 people....
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