Provencal Authenticity and Hospitality
Var 
French Riviera - Saint Tropez - Massif des Maures - Saint Maximin & Sainte Baume - Sainte Victoire - Bandol - Hyères and Porquerolles Island - Lake of Sainte-Croix - Gorges du Verdon - Draguignan - Provence Verte - Fréjus & Saint Raphaël - Esterel - Fayence
The Massif des Maures is a mountain range located in the Var department, along the Mediterranean coastline. Spanning around sixty kilometers, from the Giens Peninsula, near Hyères, to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, it unveils a breathtaking landscape, where golden beaches, secret coves, and rocky promontories follow one another, sculpting a wild and captivating coast.
The interior of the massif, a world apart, is a preserved territory where nature reigns supreme. Its rugged terrain, steep slopes, are draped in dense vegetation: cork oaks, pines, and chestnuts weave an impenetrable forest. The winding roads that thread through reveal, at every turn, the secret soul of this isolated place.
The origin of the name "Massif des Maures" reflects this dark and impenetrable atmosphere. The Provençal term Lei Mauro, meaning "Black Mountain", reflects the density of its forests. It also evokes a chapter of history: the presence of the Moors, pirates from North Africa, who occupied the region between the 8th and 9th centuries, launching raids throughout the surrounding Provence.
The interior of the massif is home to several picturesque and peaceful villages. Among them are La Garde-Freinet, Collobrières, Plan-de-la-Tour, and Roquebrune-sur-Argens, small treasures of Provence, where the cobbled streets and stone houses tell the story of a land that jealously preserves its authenticity.
The coastline is dotted with emblematic villages that offer Provençal charm and a seaside atmosphere: Londe-les-Maures, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, La Croix-Valmer, Cogolin, Grimaud, not to mention the famous Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime.
The Massif des Maures captivates with the magic of its landscapes and the charm of its villages. It is a land of character, contrasted between sea and mountains, for lovers of unspoiled nature and seaside pleasures.
