Discover the village of Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, one of the 9 hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence! The village is plentiful of authentic narrow streets and is the starting point for many hikes through the hectares of forest that surround it. Its inhabitants have the privilege, like all those of the Pays de Fayence, to be able to spend the morning by the sea (30 minutes away) and to put on skis in the afternoon (1 hour from the Audibergue or Gréolières resort), or to visit the Gorges du Verdon (1 hour 45 minutes away).
A small authentic village nestled in the centre of a lush vegetation, the territory of Saint-Paul was previously occupied by the Ligurians, then by the Romans after Caesar's victory: many traces of these diverse invaders are the witnesses.
Thanks to its proximity to many points of interest, many inhabitants have chosen to settle permanently in the village after succumbing to its charm. Rich in a dense associative life, the inhabitants of Saint-Paul also have the privilege of being able to practice many leisure activities thanks to the numerous municipal infrastructures (tennis, basketball, volleyball...). A shooting range located in the forest also allows the practice of ball-trap and target shooting.
Stroll through the narrow streets and alleys of charm and discover the historic sites and monuments of the charming village of Saint-Paul-en-Forêt. With a rich historical heritage, this amazing village has many curiosities to discover, including :
Thanks to its privileged location in the heart of the vegetation, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt is a starting point for many hikes, including:
A few hundred meters south of the village is the Rioutard lake. This 4 hectare area is nestled in a forest of pines and cork oaks. You can fish there (carp, roach, pike...) and let yourself be tempted by the delineated botanical path which surrounds it and which presents the essences of trees that you can meet in Provence.
Departure: Departure from the cemetery (sports complex)
Duration: 2 hours (7km)
Route: Follow the Tyre path until the lake that you can look around.
Go for a long forest walk. It will allow you to discover and appreciate many different tree species. You will come across the Saint-Joseph chapel and many olive trees.
Departure: The town hall of Saint-Paul-en-Forêt
Duration: 4 hours (12km)
Route: a yellow waymarked path (except on the GR49 portion, white-red)
Discover the ancient forest of Saint-Paul, called "Royale", crossed by the Endre, a wild river with pure waters. During this hike, you will encounter many protected species such as the pubescent oak or the cork oak.
Departure: The car park of the village
Duration: 2h30 (8km)
Route: Follow the track of the Royal Forest, pass at the Endre ford and then in the valley of Fontcounille and Crestecan. Then back to the starting point.
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Discover the other hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence! From Montauroux to Seillans by way of Fayence, it is a heritage to discover!
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The Pays de Fayence (Fayence district) has many great provencal villages. All of them have a particularity such as the view from Mons or the artistic streets of Tourrettes. Do no forget to stop in Seillans that has the label of "Most beautiful village in France"
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Les Adrets de l'Estérel is a small town located at the extreme southeastern Var. Bordering the Maritimes Alpes, it is composed of large green forests. The town overlooks the bay of Cannes and has an exceptional view on the Lérins Islands and the Corniche de l'Estérel.
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Frejus, located halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is at the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Based on a sandstone buttress of the Esterel massif, the town dominates the valleys of Argens and Reyran. Frejus has the appearance of a small Provencal town whose new districts extend to the sea.
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