Fayence

Visit Fayence, Provence

Fayence is a town situated in the 'Pays de Fayence' region of Provence, west of Grasse and north of Saint-Raphael on the Cote d'Azur.

Larger than most of the villages in the region, Fayence is a very attractive town and a pleasure to explore as well as being a good base for exploring the region, and has a wide selection of cafes and restaurants etc.

Exploring Fayence

There are numerous small highlights to discover as you wander through the village streets including a traditional stone-built lavoir (Place Gabriel Peri, towards the bottom of the old town), an ancient communal bread oven (dating from the 16th century, follow the signs for the 'Four du Mitan'), ornate carvings in the stone lintels above the doorways and numerous traditional provencal fountains.

You will also see the Church of Saint Jean Baptiste (18th century); a 14th century entrance through the original ramparts (the Saracen Gate); and the Chapel Notre Dame des Cypres, the oldest christian church in the area and the heart of the original medieval village of Fayence.

At the top of the hill in Fayence, just passed the remaining fragments of the castle that once stood here, is the clocktower, surrounded by a viewing platform that has very far-reaching and impressive views, in almost all directions.

Attractions nearby

The Pays de Fayence region has several traditional Provencal villages in close proximity to Fayence. The village of Tourrettes is very close, and Seillans (a classified most beautiful village of France) and Callian are also nearby. Among the many other pretty villages in the region, Mons is just a short distance north of Fayence and particularly recommended.

See Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur and Var (the region and department for Fayence) for more travel ideas...

Tourist classifications for Fayence: Fayence falls within the Pays de Fayence region

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Suggested places to visit near Fayence, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Mons 8km; Saint-Cezaire-sur-Siagne 8km; Bagnols-en-Foret 10km; Bargeme 15km; Massif de l'Esterel 17km; Grasse 19km; Draguignan 21km; Mandelieu-la-Napoule 21km; Frejus 22km; Roquebrune-sur-Argens 22km; Saint-Raphael 23km;

Fayence tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Grottes de Saint-Cezaire - site of natural beauty (10km) : Jardin de la Villa Fort de France - remarkable garden (18km) : Frejus Cathedral cloisters - national monument (22km) : Cathédrale Saint Léonce (Frejus) - religious monument (22km) : Eglise de St Raphaël (Saint-Raphael) - religious monument (23km) : Parc du château de la Napoule - remarkable garden (23km) : Abbaye de Lerins (Cannes) - religious monument (27km) : Lac de Castillon - site of natural beauty (31km) :

See more places and a map at places near Fayence