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Les Roselières is an excellent place to visit and discover a world of beauty...
Bormes-les-Mimosas, Le Lavandou, Port Cros, Collobrières, Ramatuelle, Gassin, Saint-Tropez,
Grimaud, Port Grimaud, Hyères and Cassis are just some examples!

 

 
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  Bormes-les-Mimosas: Patrimonium of the 12th century - Referenced as one of the most beautiful place of the Var, the medieval village of Bormes-les-Mimosas is a landmark discovery must for lovers of old buildings and history. Venture into its winding streets, follow your inspiration and you'll be delighted. From de place de "l'Isclou d'Amour" or "Poulid Cantoun" to the "Ruelle des Sarrasins", the street "Rompi Cuou", or even the "Venelle des amoureux", you'll be surprised when these meet: period architecture, carved porches, facades skated in colours of the South of France, arches sheltering vaults housing, small workshops or hatter...you will will to have to discover to admire...
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  Le Lavandou: Le Lavandou, a genuine fishers village and port on the French riviera at the foot of the Massif of Maures, gives you 12 kilometers of coastal region and 12 beaches of fine sand. One of the nicest heritages of the city of Lavandou is the beach, and a very particular attention is granted to it. You will find « The Blue Pavilion of Europe » quality-label with strong tourist connotation, symbol of an exemplary environmental quality and the « Pavilion See stars », representing the quality of the waters.
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  Port Cros: Port Cros is located between Porquerolles and the island of Levant, and it is the smallest of the three Golden Islands in Bay of Hyères. With its 4 km long and 3 km wide, its territory extends over 690 hectares. The island has five five forts which manifest the defensive role of Port Cros in past times. The most ancient date of Francis I (Fort du Moulin). Only two forts are open to the public: the Fort of Eminence (30 minutes walk from the port) and the Fort Estissac (15 min walk from the port) which is the ideal spot to admire largest part of the island.
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  Collobrières: Right in the center of the forest of the Maures from which it is the capital, Collobrières is famous by the chestnut groves and the exploitation of cork oak. This calm and gentle village, away from the crowd of the coastal region group homes around a Gothic church of the XIXth century. The river Real Collobrier, which crosses the village, is overhung by old picturesque houses, an old bridge in back of donkey of the XIIth century spans over it. The Place of the Town hall, delightful and shady, has a very beautiful ancient fontain. Collobrières is an ideal starting point to go for a walk in the Massif of Maures, a dozen roads, ways and tracks stretch all around the village and sink in the state-owned forests of La Londe Les Maures, Pierrefeu, Pignans and Mayons.
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  Ramatuelle: Built on a hillside, Ramatuelle offers a prestigious panorama facing the Bay of Pampelonne. Le village is contained in an enclosure of walls where you can discover the pink tile roofs, old stone houses with doors and windows of old times, it is a maze of narrow alleyways. Nearby is the famous beach Pampelonne, still intact, offers 5 km of fine sand. Numerous coves allow to isolate themselves, the seabed here is of an exceptional beauty. Cultural life is particularly rich, especially at Jazz festivals, classical music and a renowned theater. Many celebrities have fallen in love with the place and settled here.
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  Gassin: Gassin is situated in the middle of the peninsula of Saint Tropez, perched on a rocky promontory to less than 4 km from the sea. The village kept its winding streets and picturesque old houses. Its location is quite unique: it overlooks a landscape of vineyards, wooded areas and the Bay of St. Tropez! The terrace walls offer beautiful scenery that stretches the Golden Islands (Iles d'Or) to snow-covered peaks of the Alps through the Massif of the Maures. On the seaside, Harbour Gassin is emerging in the continuity of pre-existing lakes: Port Grimaud and the marine of Cogolin. The Templars left many traces there.
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  Saint-Tropez: International tourist capital, which has become a myth, St Tropez has contributed to the reputation of the French Riviera. In St Tropez everything is famous and celebrated:
- Beaches: Bouillabaisse, Caneliers, Salins, Pampelonne...we count about fourty on the peninsula.
- The Place des Lices where, under the trees, occur games of petanque, business stars and local celebrities parade on the famous leather sandals, the 'tropezienne' and sipping Pastis at aperitif time.
St Tropez became St Trop in 1950, when the artistic and intellectual Parisians, bewitched by the charm of the small harbor, came down to St Tropez for the summer. Picasso, Pregreen and many others crossed on the harbour Sagan there. The myth has intensified with the arrival of Brigitte Bardot in the 60s. Ever since, St Tropez became one of the favorite places to stay and relax of the worldly Paris and the international Jet Set. Nightlife is very lively, several private parties are held each evening in the luxurious villas of the Gulf where some guests arrive by helicopter to avoid traffic jams.
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  Grimaud: Nestled in the heart of the Moors and along the Gulf of St Tropez, Grimaud has preserved its medieval character. The village is charming, cobblestone streets and winding streets full of flowers, meander fulll of fantasy around the Roman church to the ruins of the castle 'château féodal'. During your visit you can discover beautiful old homes splendidly renovated. The village is stuck on a hillside amid magnificent landscapes.
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  Port Grimaud: A few kilometers below the ancient village of Grimaud, near the sea, you find Port Grimaud designed by the renowned architect Francis Spoerry. The international reputation of Port Grimaud each year attracts thousands of visitors along its channels. Port Grimaud is still a closed city but you are welcome to visit as tens of thousands of tourists do each year.
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  Hyères: Hyères is the most southern city of the Provence (and a very sunny one). The city and its peninsula offer 39 km of coastline not made of concrete but of sand beaches and wild rocky creeks. Hyères, city of palm trees, was for many years the favorite resort of celebrities and part of the intellectual elite and bourgeoisie. Magnificent mansions of the early century testify of an old city. Charming, unique landscape and climate make it a privileged site facing the Golden Islands (Iles d'Or) of Porquerolles, Port Cros and Levant. The marina with its bay sheltered by the Islands is a first class nautical center. The many facilities and the presence of the training center of the French team confirmed the position of Hyères and its port at international level.
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  Cassis: Beautiful port nestled at the foot of an impressive cliff (Cape Canaille), Cassis seduces with its picturesque port and its quays lined with cafes and restaurants where visitors enjoy to stroll. The city, while higher up, has charming old neighborhoods with a elegant City Hall (XVIIth century) which gives onto a shady area where in summertime Cassidains like coming to take part in evenings playing petanque. The road of the Crests linking Cassis to La Ciotat is impressive along the cliffs of Soubeyran. It overlooks the sea and offers an exceptional panorama. Cassis is famous for its huge deep rocky inlets which follow the sea majestically to Marseilles. Considered by the amateurs of climbing to be an inevitable site, creeks offer all kinds of rides: the quietest to the all sports. 160 km of trails are marked with beacons. Vous pourrez aussi les découvrir par la mer, la balade sera inoubliable!
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