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Rians

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var

Rians - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var
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Common green Provence, in the Var, Rians takes place between Manosque and Saint-Maximin, on the borders of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhone. It is located about eighty kilometers from Toulon, not far from the massif of Sainte-Baume and the Sainte-Victoire mountain.

Occupied since prehistoric times, the site was invaded by the Celto-Ligurians, before becoming an important Roman villa turned towards agriculture and viticulture. Fortified village in the Middle Ages, the town of Rians develops gradually to take the face we know today.

Renowned for its wines, like the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, the city of Rians is also appreciated by tourists for its architectural heritage and its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities of Provence.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRians
Postcode83560
Latitude43.6064760 (N 43° 36’ 23”)
Longitude5.7565929 (E 5° 45’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 291m to 651m
Surface area96.87 km²
Population4384 inhabitants
Density45 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulon (78 km, 1:15)
Insee code83104
IntercommunalityCC Provence Verdon
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Artigues6.4 km (12 min)
Esparron8.6 km (12 min)
Jouques11.9 km (14 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Pallières12.1 km (17 min)
Ginasservis13 km (14 min)
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance13.6 km (17 min)
Pourrières14.7 km (19 min)
Peyrolles-en-Provence17.4 km (23 min)
Ollières17.7 km (15 min)
Varages18.5 km (23 min)
Vauvenargues19.1 km (24 min)
La Verdière19.2 km (23 min)
Mirabeau20 km (24 min)
Puyloubier20 km (28 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in the commune, you will be able to admire the church Notre-Dame of Nazareth of the XIXth century, the church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary with its bells of XVIe and XVIIe centuries, the chapel Saint-Roch, the chapel Saint-Pierre des Templiers, or the Saint-Estève chapel of the 12th century.

Rians still unveils today medieval remains with the ramparts, the square tower, or the Saint-Jean gate that still stands proudly.

You will not fail to pass in front of the belfry tower and its campanile of the eighteenth century, or to admire the Celtic-Ligurian oppidums. Built in a spiral around its bell tower, the city also unveils a public attic of the fifteenth century, and the remains of an ancient Roman villa.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Two weekly markets: one in the heart of the village on the Place du Posteuil, the other near the bus station on the outskirts.

An artisanal and agricultural fair is organized in May.

A large garage sale is offered every year on the second Sunday of September.

A Christmas market is also organized in December.

In June, choir festival with concerts.

The Solstice Festival and its animations take place in June.

The St. Lawrence Festival, in August, hosts various events, funfair, shows, music.

The traditional squash festival is an opportunity to do some tastings the second weekend of October, with many exhibitors and entertainment on the streets.

Photos

Heart of the village of Rians
Heart of the village of Rians
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Old mill
Old mill
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Saint Laurent Square and its fountain (© J.E)
Saint Laurent Square and its fountain (© J.E)
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Portal Square
Portal Square
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Battlements
Battlements
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Old water tank
Old water tank
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17th century prison
17th century prison
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Town hall
Town hall
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Clock Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Clock Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Place du Posteuil, fountain with three beaks (© J.E)
Place du Posteuil, fountain with three beaks (© J.E)
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Ascent to the church
Ascent to the church
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Provencal market (© J.E)
Provencal market (© J.E)
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The Saint John Gate, seen from inside the city (© J.E)
The Saint John Gate, seen from inside the city (© J.E)
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Panorama from the bottom of the city (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama from the bottom of the city (© Jean Espirat)
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The clock tower
The clock tower
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The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth
The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth
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The fountain and the wash-house of Caromp
The fountain and the wash-house of Caromp
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Fountain in the former holy water font of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciade (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain in the former holy water font of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciade (© Jean Espirat)
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Statuette of Our Lady of Nazareth, in the church (© J.E)
Statuette of Our Lady of Nazareth, in the church (© J.E)
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Nave of the church (© J.E)
Nave of the church (© J.E)
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Altarpiece of the church (© J.E)
Altarpiece of the church (© J.E)
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The organ of the church (© J.E)
The organ of the church (© J.E)
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The rosette of the church (© J.E)
The rosette of the church (© J.E)
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The Saint John Gate, seen from the outside (© J.E)
The Saint John Gate, seen from the outside (© J.E)
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Lane (© J.E)
Lane (© J.E)
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Lane (© J.E)
Lane (© J.E)
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Weather

Friday 28 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 29 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Sunday 30 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

What to discover near Rians:

The Sainte-Victoire massif.

The Sainte-Baume massif.

The Luberon park.

The Verdon, its lakes and gorges.

Many typical villages (Esparron, Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, La Verdière, Ginasservis, Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, Varages...).

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Via ferrata of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, near Aix-en-Provence
Sports sensations64 € Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (16.5 km)
Rock climbing lesson on the Sainte-Victoire Moutain, near Aix-en-Provence
Sports sensations46 € Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (16.5 km)
Guided electric bike outing near Aix-en-Provence and visit of the Château Gassier
Sports sensations76 € Le Tholonet (22 km)
Electric bike outing in the Massif de la Sainte-Victoire near Aix-en-Provence
Sports sensations35 € Le Tholonet (22 km)
Electric bike outing on the Route Cézanne near Aix-en-Provence
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Le Tholonet (22 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sainte-Victoire Mountain - Saint-Ser Chapel
HikeIntermediate1:30Puyloubier (11.3 km)
Around Gréoux-les-Bains Electric Bike
Cycling itineraryEasy2:30Gréoux-les-Bains (19.8 km)
Verdon Gorge
HikeIntermediate4:00Quinson (25 km)
Hiking and biking trails in Gréasque
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Gréasque (26 km)
Caramy Gorges
HikeEasy4:00Tourves (26 km)

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