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La Motte

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La Motte - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var
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Municipality of nearly 3000 inhabitants, in the Var, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, La Motte takes place eighty kilometers from Toulon, on the banks of the Endre. It is also located not far from Draguignan, Fréjus or Roquebrune-sur-Argens.

This small village of winegrowers on the banks of the Dracénie has developed since Antiquity, as evidenced by the remains found on site. It was subsequently forged around the Clock Tower, building itself with the help of its tuff stones which still make its charm today. The first village freed from Provence in 1944, La Motte nowadays attracts passing visitors with its architectural heritage, its golf course or its wine estates with productions highly appreciated by locals and tourists.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Motte
Postcode83920
Tourism label
Latitude43.4930770 (N 43° 29’ 35”)
Longitude6.5359770 (E 6° 32’ 10”)
AltitudeFrom 10m to 320m
Surface area28.12 km²
Population2944 inhabitants
Density104 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulon (79 km, 53 min)
Insee code83085
IntercommunalityCA Dracénie Provence Verdon Agglomération
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Le Muy5.1 km (8 min)
Trans-en-Provence5.9 km (10 min)
Les Arcs7.5 km (13 min)
Figanières12.9 km (19 min)
Draguignan13.2 km (18 min)
Roquebrune-sur-Argens13.5 km (16 min)
Puget-sur-Argens15.2 km (18 min)
Taradeau16.1 km (20 min)
Vidauban16.1 km (19 min)
Callas16.7 km (20 min)
Bagnols-en-Forêt18.7 km (26 min)
Flayosc19.7 km (25 min)
Montferrat19.7 km (22 min)
Châteaudouble19.8 km (25 min)
Claviers22 km (32 min)

Things to see and do

Originally built in the 11th century for a priory, the Church of Saint-Victor was partly transformed at the end of the 18th century, then in the 19th century, with major extensions. Full of charm, the building today reveals to its visitors the altar of Saint Quinis with a gilded wood altarpiece from the 17th century, baptismal font with a painting of the baptism of Christ from the 19th century or even a very beautiful bust of Saint 18th century Faustin.

While strolling, you will also be able to appreciate the many green spaces of the Provençal city, with in particular the park of the castle of Esclans, the park of the castle of Valbourgès or the jump of Capelan. This waterfall of more than twenty meters high is accessible via a promenade that runs along the vineyards and orchards.

Installed in the early 2000s in a former oil mill, the Museum of History and Traditions in Mott unveils works by Robert Pizay, a local woodcarver, picture maker and poet.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

The Provencal market of La Motte is held every Friday morning.

At the beginning of April, the town offers to discover the charms of tango with the Galoubet festival.

Concerts are organized in June on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique.

At the beginning of May, place aux Foulées Mottoises with foot races of 600 meters, 1.5 km and 11 km, as well as an 11 km hike.

Photos

The town hall
The town hall
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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Saint-Victor Church
Saint-Victor Church
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The interior of the Saint-Victor church
The interior of the Saint-Victor church
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Fountain
Fountain
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La Motte, road trip in Dracénie (© Black Twin - OTIDPVA)
La Motte, road trip in Dracénie (© Black Twin - OTIDPVA)
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The interior of the Saint-Victor church
The interior of the Saint-Victor church
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The municipality
The municipality
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Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Water Glisse Passion Aréna Plage water park
Sports sensations30 € to 35 € Roquebrune-sur-Argens (9 km)
Buggy ride in the Estérel massif
Sports sensations55 € to 160 € Puget-sur-Argens (12.4 km)
Treetop rope adventure park in a pine forest
Sports sensations13 € to 22 € Puget-sur-Argens (13.9 km)
Visit to an engraving and lithography gallery workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeSeillans (18.2 km)
Sea bed discovery diving
Sports sensations75 € Fréjus (18.8 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The FIPA of Raybaud
HikeEasy1:40Les Arcs (5.7 km)
Our History Trail
HikeAthletic4:30Draguignan (9.2 km)
Cedars Trail
HikeIntermediate1:00Draguignan (9.2 km)
Old millstone workshop and hill fort
HikeEasy2:00Bagnols-en-Forêt (13.9 km)
Historical tour of Saint-Raphaël
HikeEasy20 minSaint-Raphaël (20 km)

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