Entrecasteaux - Var - Provence
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| 5 km from Saint Antonin du Var, 6 km from Salernes, 10 km from Thoronet, Cotignac, Tourtour, 13 km from Aups, 25 km from Brignoles Altitude: 14 m Population: 902 A medieval village set in the green and fertile Bresque valley, it is surrounded by wooded hills. Entrecasteaux, which has retained its original charm, dates back to the 11th century. The striking and unique castle, which has been owned by some of the most prominent Provençal families, often played host to Madame from Sévigné. It was built over the ruins of an 11th century fort which had been reconstructed in the 13th century, and its "jardins à la française" were designed by Le Nôtre, who lived at Versailles, which was his inspiration. |
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What to see, what to visit the castle and its gardens; the church Saint-Sauveur; the chapel Sainte-Anne (1734); the chapel Notre-Dame from l'Aube (12th century), the wash house Saint-Pierre; the four fountains; the two bridges; the town hall (formerly the chapel of the Pénitents Blancs). |
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Provencal market : vendredi matin Festivities : foire en avril. Foire à la brocante le 3ème dimanche de juillet. Fête de la Sainte-Anne et foire aux santons, procession en juillet. Fête de la saint Sauveur le 1er week-end d'août. Semaine provençale la 2ème quinzaine de mars. Festival de musique la 2ème quinzaine d'août. Repas des vendanges en novembre. Marché de Noël le 3ème week-end de décembre. |
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