Villars-sur-Var

Villars-sur-Var

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVillars-sur-VarMassoins at 4.9 km (7 min)
Insee code06158Malaussène at 7.2 km (8 min)
Postcode06710Touët-sur-Var at 9.1 km (9 min)
Latitude43.9369609Tournefort at 9.4 km (11 min)
Longitude7.0971880Rigaud at 18.8 km (19 min)
AltitudeFrom 239 to 1803 metersLieuche at 20 km (24 min)
Surface25.27 km²La Tour at 24 km (25 min)
Population650 inhabitantsPierlas at 26 km (28 min)
Density25 inhabitants/km²Gilette at 29 km (26 min)
Chief townNice (at 49 km, 54 min)Bonson at 29 km (27 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesBairols at 29 km (29 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Location:
  • The medieval village of Villars-sur-Var is only 48 km from Nice, is 50 minutes from the capital of the Cote d'Azur.
  • Halfway between sea and mountain, Villars-sur-Var, capital of Canton unfolds in the sun on the plateau Savel, at 432 meters altitude. It towers over 200 meters the average of the Var river than along the line of railway from Provence and the county road 6202. From the station of Villars, walkers can access the village by a footpath.
  • The vehicles themselves, leaving the RD 6202 to take on their right, the county 26 which winds around 2 kilometers between vineyards, olive groves and oak woods (panoramic view over the valley to the west and south). This road allows, once you have stopped in Villars, or regain the county in 6202 through the pleasant village of Massoins that of Tournefort and descend via the Valley Tinée or monitor 226 for the county go see site Thiéry.
  • History:
  • The "eguituri" mountaineers whose origins are not specified, close to the Ligurian, a Celtic tribe, are probably the first inhabitants of the region. The site consisted of a simple hamlet of a few homes that were originally named "Villar". Romanized in 54 BC, the site's initial Roccaria was Christianized in the 4th century. On this site stands the chapel of St. John of the Desert, site of annual pilgrimage Villarois, the feast of St. John, June 24
  • The region has subsequently much troubled period of various invasions and is affected by fever and a major earthquake. Towards the millennium, the Villarois settle down on the sandstone plateau, the Savel, where the Templars develop the ancient vineyards and wheat farming. The medieval village is arranged in concentric semi-circles.
  • In 1388, the village was given to John Grimaldi, Baron Beuil. It is part of the county of Savoy.
  • In 1621, Hannibal Grimaldi rebel Duke of Savoy, is executed.
  • The community passed into the hands of feudal Piedmont, the Vergnano, then those of Count Salmadoris.
  • Villars is often busy. It burned in 1691 by the French.
  • In 1860, Villars is led by his deputy Leotard, inventor of rural factors, to vote on unification with France.
  • The village is significantly depopulated by the First World War.
  • Since the 1970s, the village population is steadily increasing, Villars becoming "a major suburb" Nice for those seeking tranquility and a different quality of life.
  • Pairing: Since August 24, 1981, Villars-sur-Var is twinned with the city of Cherasco, province of Cuneo, Italy. Count Salmadoris, the last feudal Villars, was a native of this city.

SIGHTSEEING
  • The ruins of the castle Espéron.
  • The Castre: House of the Templars, the Gothic parish church of "the Baroque" (1520-1766), the altarpiece of St. John of Ronzen (1524) and the statue of Saint John in polychrome wood Mathieu Antwerp.
  • The alley Grimaldi, strange colonnaded 15th century that served trellis.
  • Chapels St. Anthony and St. Bridget of Sweden, ancient medieval gates closing the village communal oven, hydroelectric complex with the laundry and the mill oil, wash the corn.
  • The Chapel of the penitents and the war memorial.
  • Scenic "Villario" organized by the Tourist Office in the village (two hours). It is thus committed in the medieval streets lined with traditional houses where one can still see the souleiaire (open attics for drying figs).
  • Tourist route along the irrigation canal.
  • Walking tour to the Chapel of St. John.
  • Hiking (GR 510).
Detailed information
Natural sitesForest of the Villars,   Headland of the Quatre Cantons

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

On June 24, the day of Saint John, pilgrimage to St. Jean du Desert, on the Roccaria, location of the village to its origin. Mass in the chapel and picnic spot at noon. The evening meals shared on the village square and fire on St. John.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Circuit village Thiéry.
  • Circuit Massoins village.
  • Via ferrata-Puget Théniers and Country House.
  • Downhill Var kayak.
  • Canyoning in the Valley Cians (tributary of the Var).
  • Citadelle Vauban Entrevaux.
PHOTOS
Porte Saint-Antoine
 
Walk of Grimaldi
Altar Ronzen
 
Channel
Ruins of the castle hope
 
Belvedere Complex
Templar House
 
Paddle wheel
Rue Sestier
 
The estrecha oven
Chapelle Saint-Jean du Desert
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Min. 18°C - Max. 25°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 24°C
Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 19°C - Max. 24°C
RESTAURANTS 
Restaurant Cassini
Levens
Located at the crossroads of the valleys: The Vésubie the Esteron, the Var, the Cians, the Tinée, at the entrance of the gorge village map Var marks the transition between two worlds:...
Located 11.9 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'Hôtes La Fount    
9.4
Villars-sur-Var
Marielle and Jean-Claude (they speak French, English, German and Icelandic) welcome you in their house in the countryside just inland from Nice (40 km). According to the seasons, you...
Located in Villars-sur-VarFrom 50 € to 70 € the double room 
La Lidicast    
9.4
Le Broc
Furnished studio tourism. For 2 people. You can spend a night or a few days in any Independence. Located in the ground floor of the main dwelling, it is equipped with a bedroom, a kitchen,...
Located 14.8 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 
Bergerie La sauvageonne mercantour    
9.2
Valdeblore
Gerald and Frances offer 2 guest rooms comfortable and nicely decorated in their sheepfold The savage the gates of the Parc du Mercantour in Valdeblore: You will love this mountain...
Located 15.1 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 60 € to 64 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La maison de la rose blanche  
9
Bouyon
Bouyon 06,510 small village perched on a rock 650 meters above sea view and fresh air Nice area. 3 room 44 m² on two floors renovated village house in a double bed 1 single bed 1 extra...
Located 12.6 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 400 € to 550 € per week 
Le jardin du Serret  
9.4
Bouyon
A charming vacation village for a family or 2 couples. We can advise you on country drives & walks or visits to festivals, museums & historic sites on the Cote d'Azur. Bouyon alone...
Located 12.6 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 756 € to 896 € per week 
La maison de la fontaine
Bouyon
Charming village overlooking the valley of the Esteron 30 km from Nice airport. Ideal for visiting the Riviera. Near Vence and St Paul. In the village courts, pool shop, bar restaurant...
Located 12.6 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping a la ferme st joseph    
8.4
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Saint-Martin-Vésubie
In the center of the National Park of Mercantour, situated at 1000 m of altitude, only 60 km from the Mediterranean Sea, lies this lovely orchard transformed into a camping area, nestled...
Located 19.1 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 16.20 € to 16.70 € per day 
Les Cent Chênes  
Saint-Jeannet
Smart campsite(camping) of the coast(rib) of azure. You come get fresh ideas in a campsite(camping) quiet and full of charm in 15 minutes of beaches(ranges), it is the ideal place for...
Located 22 km from Villars-sur-VarFrom 17 € to 28 € per day 
Camping Au Vallon Rouge    
8.4
La Colle-sur-Loup
Ideally situated in the golden traiangle between Cannes, Nice and Grasse-Saint Paul de Vence, Between the sea and the mountains, 9 km from the coast, come and enjoy the green, shaddy...
Located 28 km from Villars-sur-Var 

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HOTELS
Résidence Le Bellevue 
Utelle
Situated in the Provencal hills 50 km from Nice, Résidence Le Bellevue is 400 metres from the centre of Utelle. It features an outdoor swimming pool and self-catering apartments with...
Located 12 km from Villars-sur-VarRoom from 36 €
Auberge Du Riou    
8.3
Puget-Rostang
This hotel is located in the medieval village of Puget-Rostang in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It offers rooms with private entrances and en suite bathrooms. Auberge Du Riou...
Located 15 km from Villars-sur-VarRoom from 42 €
Gîte d'Etape Le Riou 
Puget-Rostang
Surrounded by the Alps at the start of the GR 510 hiking trail, this hostel offers a common dining area, a garden with garden furniture and a terrace. Free private parking is available...
Located 15 km from Villars-sur-VarRoom from 21 €

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Alpes-Maritimes
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
This Intercontinental overlooks the bay on the Boulevard Croisette and features its own private beach and pier. It is situated...
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