Flassans-sur-Issole is a commune in the Var in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, 14 km east of Brignoles.
Its territory of 43 square kilometers bordered to the north by the A8 is crossed by the course of the Issole, Caramy a tributary and sub-tributary of the Argens.
Excavations have revealed a human presence since prehistoric times before in antiquity, is located a large Roman villa.
A feudal fortress high in the early Middle Ages around which expands the existing "old village". This castle was enlarged in the fourteenth century to be a Catholic stronghold during the religious wars, which earned him to be dismantled by Protestant troops.
This past Flassans-sur-Issole retained the charming Provencal village appearance of a rich heritage that surround the valleys covered with agricultural land and especially vineyards and woodlots.
With approximately 3500 inhabitants, the "nature" of leisure activities, sports and culture actually a pleasant stage of the Var center before reaching the coast.
The built heritage of the town, religious or civil, justifies a walk or hike including the village and many surrounding hamlets.
Among the most notable sites, it is worth mentioning the parish church of Our Lady of Assumption built in two phases from 1859 to 1873. From style Romanesque, it houses a mural by a local artist representing the descent from the cross and the Entombment.
Note that the old parish church dedicated to Our Lady of Hall, dating from the seventeenth century, now houses a conference room and an associative cinema information +33 7 78 54 78 93.
The Saint-Roch chapel in the village (XVIII), that of Our Lady of Consolation in the old village (sixteenth, renovated in 1970) which houses a beautiful painting of Virgin and other shrines dot the territory.
A stop then requires the Commandery Peyrassol, about 4 km east of the town. Ancient farming estate serving as a relay to the pilgrims going to the Holy Land, including a chapel in the thirteenth century, it then became a rich schedule of the Commandery of Beaulieu, with stables and a silk factory (production of silkworms). The site was significantly modified in the nineteenth century and the twentieth. The commander is now a vineyard comprises 100 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and an oak forest.
The tour and tasting cellars possible. We will extend the pleasure by those in the art gallery and the monumental sculpture park set among vineyards and woods. The latter is considered a most beautiful collections of contemporary art in the open. The Commandery and has thus presents works by Jean Dubuffet, Jean Tinguely, Arman, César and Niki de Saint Phalle. Open daily from mid-April to mid-October and Monday through Saturday the rest of the year. Night Tuesday in July and August. Information +33 4 94 69 71 02.
The old clock tower in the village, the castle ruins in Old Flassans (under restoration), from where you can enjoy a unique panorama from the Alps to the Esterel, the wine cooperative renovated in 1970, the ancient bridges, the site of the Roman, an oil mill of the nineteenth century bought by the town and converted library, laundries still reveal elements of heritage interest.
The municipality and the intercommunal tourist office offer thematic trails dedicated to the historical, architectural or natural, to go for some walking or biking. One of them includes Lake Redon, which is dry part of the year and is subject to protection for its ecosystem. A circuit dedicated to wine tourism is also possible. Maps and information +33 4 89 26 03 80.
For sports, the Louis Magne complex has tennis courts, city-stadiums, slopes for skateboard and a fitness area with several outdoor apparatus. Information at +33 4 94 37 00 50.
Finally, set on 30 hectares of forest, "Aoubre Nature Adventure" park offers tree climbing course, and it also includes a zoo, a discovery of the forest trail, a petting zoo and a butterfly garden. What delight young and old. Open every day during school holidays, weekends and holidays the rest of the year and Wednesdays from April to September. Price: from 13.50 at 22 euros. Information at +33 6 12 58 02 26.
All year Friday morning and Wednesday evening in July and August, flavors and colors from Provence are showcased on the market of the Place Jean Jaurès.
In March or April, carnival.
In early August, local fair with fun events, gourmet and musical.
In late August, feast of St. Bernard with entertainment for all audiences.
In December, Christmas market.
