Varages

Varages

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Varages
Insee code	83145
Postcode	83670
Latitude	43.5963590
Longitude	5.9605270
Altitude	From 259 to 573 meters
Surface	35.11 km²
Population	1145 inhabitants
Density	32 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Toulon (at 77 km, 76 min)		Tavernes at 5.3 km (6 min)
Department	Var		La Verdière at 6.1 km (7 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Varages is a village in Haut Var in Provence Verte, located near Verdon. The village has the distinction of being perched on a tufa rock created by the Millennium deposit of limestone from the sources of Fontvieille.

The village's history is marked by earthenware. The faience industry was born in the late 17th century and fully developed in the eighteenth. In 1789, there were eight factories and five mills varnish whose activity is added to the potters. The beautiful pieces preserved in various museums (Sevres, Limoges, Aix, Marseille ...) attest to the quality of production as the talent of the painters of the time. The upheavals of the Revolution, the fashion of porcelain, and competition from the North sounded the death knell for pottery luxury. Varages adapts by producing commercial products, usually in white. The arrival of the train South France saved the factories that using electricity is mechanized.

Today, the potters of Varages are always present on the world market. In the shadow of the factory and from the school of ceramics, flower again we see the craftsmanship that honors three hundred years of unbroken tradition, reviving the beautiful productions of the past centuries.

• The Museum of Ceramics:

• The potters who flourished in Varages, where they found water, clay and wood, starting from 1695 to make way for potters. Beyond the artistic and historic collection, containing over one thousand pieces of 17th-21st century, the museum focuses on the man, his history, his experience, his knowledge. He traces this tradition faience continuously for more than three centuries.
• The ground floor is devoted to techniques for making pottery. While the floors evoke the artistic side and the evolution of pottery in the 20th century.
• Time: From September to June, Wednesday to Sunday from 14h to 17h (14h-18h only in September and June). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Every day except Monday and Tuesday mornings in July and August from 10am to 12pm and from 15h to 19h.
• Entrance fee (free for children under 12 years).
• Information: Tel / Fax: +33 4 94 77 60 39 - Email: museefaiencesvarages@wanadoo.fr

• The chapel of Saint Pothinus and panoramic views over the village.
• The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth with its Gothic spire covered with polychrome glazed tiles.
• The park of the enclosure.
• The circuit fountains.
• The oil mill.
• The clock.
• The descent of the mills.
• Domaine de Laval.
• Internships earthenware.
• Tennis.

• March: Collector's Fair - Feast of the Olive - Carnival.
• Easter Monday: Omelet of St. Pothinus.
• April: Raising of the mat in May
• May: Exhibition of paintings.
• June: Celebrations of St Photinus (the first week of the month) - Fire of Saint John.
• July: Flea (2nd Sunday). Literary appetizer.
• Mid-July: Start painting exhibition.
• August: Feast of Ceramics (2nd Sunday).
• October: The meetings of Varages Pays de Provence Verte.

All leisure activities around Varages

Museum of earthenware Varages (flat Etienne Armand first master potter of Varages)		View Village
Fountain Liberation Square		Memorial, Liberation Square
Town Hall Square with the Fountain of 4 seasons		View of the village Chapel
The Village		The Village - Liberation Square
Monument aux Morts Liberation Square		The Village - Fountain
The Village		The Village
Fountain Republic Square		The City
City Council		City Hall
City Hall		Earthenware Varages
Earthenware Varages		Earthenware Varages
Church of Our Lady of Nazareth 17th century		Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Church of Our Lady of Nazareth		Church of Our Lady of Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre Dame Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of the Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth		Inside the church Our Lady of Nazareth
Interior of Notre-Dame de Nazareth

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 17°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 12°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 11°C

Chez Marceau   8 Ginasservis Located on the square of the pretty village of Ginasservis, in the Var, Christian and Sira Bousquières warmly welcome you to their inn Chez Marceau. The rustic atmosphere is conducive... Located 12.2 km from Varages 55 € per person

La Table de Fanette   10 Fox-Amphoux La Table de Fanette is a family atmosphere and where you will be offered one of the most typical Provençal cuisine. Open reservation, this suggests dishes and different prices each... Located 13 km from Varages 38 € per person

La Roquette   8.6 Rians SWEET COUNTRY - In the heart of Green Provence, take the time to live ... In this family home typically Var converted into a restaurant, stop time and savor regional meals. HOMEMADE... Located 15.9 km from Varages 36 € per person

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Bastide Collombe   Brue-Auriac Discouver Provence in a charming bed and breakfast part of an old 17 e century country house amidst vineyards and wooded hills. It's located close to the Sainte- baume and Sainte- victoire... Located 7.7 km from Varages From 85 € to 130 € the double room

La Tour d'Enguernes   Montmeyan At the heart of the Haut-Var, The renovated Templar Farm in Montmeyan welcomes you for your weekend break or discovering the Gorges du Verdon (3 km to Quinson Lake 15 km to de Sainte-Croix... Located 11 km from Varages From 170 € to 270 € the double room

Domaine saint dominique     8.5 Seillons-Source-d'Argens Welcome to Domaine Saint Dominique! The Domaine Saint Dominique, located in the heart of a vineyard of Seillons Source Argens (Var - 83, France), is available 5 guest rooms. Located... Located 12.4 km from Varages From 70 € to 80 € the double room

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Le petit costebelle   9.2 Tavernes Gorges du Verdon 20 min. Cottage 2 to 4 persons 40 m surrounded by olive trees, oaks and lavender on fenced 600 m² in a quiet location. New construction in local stone, very comfortable,... Located 5.7 km from Varages From 310 € to 520 € per week

Maison provençale de caractère   9 Ginasservis Situated at 1,5 km from the village of Ginasservis (Route d'Esparron), France, Provence Alps Riviera, Var, in the Regional Natural Park of Verdon. House/Villa, Living aera 80 m², garden... Located 10.4 km from Varages From 350 € to 650 € per week

Gites Ruraux Provence - Piscine - Spa Châteauvert La Réparade estate is situated in the commune of Châteauvert amidst greeney and hills. This former forest and wine estate exist since 1848. Its old farm buildings completely renovated... Located 10.9 km from Varages From 578 € to 1090 € per week

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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 15.9 km from Varages From 20 € to 25 € per day

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 23 km from Varages From 15 € to 27 € per day

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Logis Relais Notre Dame      8.5 Quinson Set in the countryside amongst lavender and olive trees, this property features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant with a terrace. It is located 1.5 km from the village of Quinson... Located 13 km from Varages Room from 59 €

Logis Auberge du Grand Chêne     9.5 Sillans-la-Cascade Logis Auberge du Grand Chêne is located in Sillans-la-Cascade, just 1 km from the waterfalls and the centre of the fortified village. You can dine at the on-site restaurant and relax... Located 16.3 km from Varages Room from 60 €

Hotellerie de l'Esplanade      8.4 Rians Located in the heart of Rians, Hostellerie de l’Esplanade dates back to 1941 and offers a terrace, bar and restaurant. Aix-en-Provence is a 40-mintue drive away and hiking activities... Located 16.6 km from Varages Room from 54 €

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