Heart of Provence
Villa Sinêfre is located in the Var, one of Provence's most beautiful departments. The villa is strategically located on the Cõte d'Azur, between Marseille and Nice.
The area offers a perfect mix of tranquillity and activities. Enjoy the relaxed Provençal lifestyle. Explore charming markets, taste local wines and walk through vineyards.
The region is known for its gastronomy, medieval towns and natural beauty. Whether you are looking for culture, nature or culinary experiences, everything is within easy reach.
In the neighbourhood
Cultural Sights
- Figanières centre:
- Picturesque narrow alleys
- Local produce market
- Botanical herb garden
- Fountains with potable water
- Roman era washing place
- Village square with fountain
- St Michel's Church
- Figanières surroundings:
- St Blaise and excavated Roman coins
- Chapelle Notre Dame des Oliviers
Nature
- Sentier du Littoral: Beautiful coastal path
- Gorges de Pennafort: Gorge with waterfalls.
- Lac de Saint-Cassien: Spot for water sports, picnics and waterfront walks.
- Troglodyte caves of Villecroze: Caves of Villecroze
- Massif de l’ Esterel: Natura 2000 site with red rocks
- Pays de Fayence and the 9 villages of the Var: The hilly countryside around Fayence and Tourettes offers beautiful hiking and cycling options with panoramic views over the region.
- Sillans-la-cascade: Beautiful waterfalls
- Gorges du Verdon: French counterpart to the Grand Canyon. An hour's drive away impressive nature due to spectacular gorge with fast-flowing river and ecologically important area.
Restaurants
In Figanières
- Le bar du Caou
- La Picholine (pizza chef)
- Bio Oudard (breakfast and lunch)
- La Brochette
- Maison de Campagne
Nearby:
- Restaurant Le Château in Châteaudouble
- Maison Valio in Callas
- La Grotte Italienne in Callas
- Gorges de Pennafort** in Callas
- La Bohème in La Motte
- Auberge des 2 pins in La Motte
- Le Mézé des Demoiselles in La Motte
- La Maurette in La Motte
Wineries
Along the D25 and D91 are several wineries to create your own wine route.
Les Arcs sur Argens:
- ‘La Maison des Vins de Provence’ (all wines from any winery in Provence).
- Château Ste Roseline
- Château Font Du Broc
- ...
La Motte:
- Château d'Esclans
- Château des Demoiselles
- Château Rêva
- Les Vignerons de Saint Romain
- Domaine de Canta Rainette
Draguignan:
- Domaine Rabiega
- Château Saint Esprit
- ...
Lorgues:
- La Martinette
- Château L'Arnaude
- Château de Berne
- ...
Cotignac:
- Château Carpe Diem
- Le Clos de L'Ours
- ...
Puget Ville: Domaine LoLiCé
Markets
Overview of brocante and markets nearby by date
| Bye | Village |
| Monday | Flayosc |
| Tuesday | Lorgues, Cotignac, Figanières, Fayence and Montaroux |
| Wednesday | Carces, Draguignan, Salernes, Vidauban, Seillance |
| Thursday | Les Arcs, Le Muy, Villecroze, Bargemon |
| Friday | Le Luc, Entrecasteaux and La Motte |
| Saturday | Draguignan, Tourtour, Aups, Callas and Carces |
| Sunday | Le Muy, Salernes, Taradeau and Vidauban |
Towns and cities worth visiting
- Draguignan: Formerly the department's capital. Has historically valuable buildings, squares and museums that reflect the history of Provence.
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Tourtour (Le Village dans le Chiel: artists' village
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Bargème: Upper Var village with medieval castle and Romanesque church.
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Callas: Village with an old core and historic olive oil presses.
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Tourettes: Village with art on walls and street, and typical Provençal feel.
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Trans-en-Provence: Village with a rich history and several old bridges.
- Les Arcs: Beautiful medieval city centre
- Grasse: City of perfume
- St Tropez: via le bateau vert boarding in St Maxime
- St Paul de Vence: Foundation Maeght; museum and sculpture park
- Le Thoronet: Famous monastery with special acoustics in the chapel.
- Nice
- Hyeres
- Fréjus: remains of a Roman amphitheatre
- Aix-en-Provence: museums and 107 fountains
- Marseille
Activities
- Golfing (More information)
- Tennis and padel (More information)
- Hiking (Hiking routes available): including Sentier du Littoral (beautiful coastal path), Esterel and the Way of the Cross at the Sainte Beaume Massif.
- Climbing park (More information )
- Mountain biking: including Esterel
- Cycling
- Water sports at various locations
- River l'Argens
- Gorges du Verdon
- Lac de St. Croix
- Mediterranean
- Gorges du Verdon: to be mentioned separately because of its many possibilities:
- Walking
- Cycling
- Canyoning
- Rafting
- Pedal boats
Distances
| Baker | 2 km |
| Nearest village | 3 km |
| Large supermarket | 7 km |
| Les Arcs railway station | 18 km |
| Beach | 35 km |
| Toulon and Nice airport | 87 km |


















