Beautiful sights and attractions
Discover a selection of the most beautiful places and attractions in SAINT-ZACHARIE
SAINT-CYR-SUR-MER
Saint-Cyr-sur Mer is a town and resort on the Cote d’Azur to the north-west of Bandol and Sanary-Sur-Mer. The ports of Les Lecques and La Mandrague are considered part of the same community, and Les Lecques is the region with the main beach resort. The long sandy beach in Les Lecques is of course the main centre of activity in the town in the summer, and has many nautical activities available. There is also a much smaller beach in La Madrague, which is a mix of sand and pebbles. Both of the beaches are very popular with families. There is an attractive path along the coast that runs from La Madrague in Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer and on to Bandol, and a shorter marked walk also from La Madraque which takes you through the vineyards and countryside. Children will enjoy visiting the Aqualand Parc just south-east of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer which has a multitude of water slides, swimming pools and other water based activities.
CASSIS
Cassis is a small fishing port and town of the Cote d’Azur east of Marseille. The principal appeal of cassis is its picture postcard harbor, and the very impressive position in which it is located with tree-dotted cliffs rising on both sides of the town, and equally to the access it provide to a couple of stunning local attractions. The local wines from Cassis, especially the white wines, are also very high regarded. The harbour is filled with boats and lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of bars and restaurants. You will notice several traditional Provencal stone fountains, two or three small chapels and some oratories as you explore. There is also a small museum in cassis dedicated to the history of the town and region. An important festival is dedicated to fishers is held here on the last weekend of June each year, where the port area becomes very lively.
ANSOUIS
Ansouis is a small Luberon village of the east of Lourmarin and north of Pertuis and Aix-en-Provence. Perhaps best described as a ‘mini version’ of nearby Gordes, the village spreads down the side of the hill, with a castle above and trees and gardens between the streets to add even further to the appeal. The castle, the Chateau d’Ansouis, stands above the village on top of the hill. It dominates the view of Ansouis and is the most important monument here. The village of Ansouis is typically of those in the region- quaint medieval houses, while a handful of small shops fight for your attention. There is also a small museum in the town, with an electric mix of objects ranging from large scale statues of sealife to examples of stained glass. As you explore you will come across many other features, such as the traditional washhouse and a small ornate fountain, intricate doorways and curious stone ornamentations. See also the ancient church of Saint-Martin in the village- the inevitable campanile stands on top of the church while the inside holds some interesting furnishings.
Chapelle Saint-Clair
The chapel of Saint-Clair is a chapel of Romanesque style Auvergne located in Aiguilhe, in the French department of Haute-Loire and the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.The building is classified as historic monuments in 18891.
Saint-Pilon
There is a magnificent panorama (with a viewpoint indicator) from Saint-Pilon in the heart of the Sainte-Beaume massif: to the north, of the Hôtellerie de la Sainte-Baume in the foreground, Mont Ventoux in the distance, the Luberon, Montagne de Lure, Briançonnais, Mont Olympe and, closer by, Mont Aurélien; to the southeast, of the Massif des Maures; to the southwest, of the Sainte-Baume range and the Gulf of La Ciotat; to the northwest, of the Alpilles and Montagne Sainte-Victoire.
Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
It was after the discovery of the tombs of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Maximin in the 13C that Charles d'Anjou built this basilica, a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. The exterior blends northern influences and local traditions. The interior contains a remarkably tall nave. Note the chancel screen (17C); the 17C stalls; the pulpit with its sculptures illustrating the life of Mary Magdalene; and above all the (16C) painted wood altarpiece by Ronzen. Also of note is the crypt, with the sarcophagus of Mary Magdalene (4C).
