Flayosc

Visit Flayosc, Provence

Flayosc stands on a small hill surrounded by vineyards, oak forests and olive trees roughly halfway between the scenic splendours of the Gorges du Verdon and the popular Cote d'Azur - hence well placed to explore the region, while avoiding some of the congestion of these popular regions. The viillage itself is situated between Draguignan and Lorgues (each round seven km distant).

It is a pretty medieval village and less touristic than many in the region.

Exploring Flayosc

The historical centre of this typical Provencal town has narrow streets opening onto small squares, sometimes with decorative fountains or unusual architectural feature to catch your eye, that make Flayosc a very pleasant place place to visit at as you explore the region.

Visit the 11th century church, its belltower featuring an attractive wrought iron campanile. from where the views across the vineyards are very attractive and stretch as far as the massif de l'esterel far to the south.

There are also several fountains that you will come across as you explore Flayosc...

Exploring the region around Flayosc

In the Cotes de Provence wine region, and north into the Upper Var, there is a cluster of villages and towns to explore in the near vicinity including Entrecasteaux, Lorgues and Tourtour, Aups etc. This part of provence is les visited than some and preserves an authentic provençal atmosphere.

Of course, most visitors to the region will also take trip to the north to see the Gorges du Verdon, and east for a day or two on the beaches of the French Riviera.

Photos kindly contributed by Valerie Willis

Photos of Flayosc (click any picture to start the gallery)

Suggested places to visit near Flayosc, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Entrecasteaux 13km; Salernes 13km; Thoronet Abbey 14km; Aups 17km; Roquebrune-sur-Argens 22km; Seillans 23km; Bagnols-en-Foret 24km; Fayence 26km; Bargeme 26km; Tourrettes 27km; Frejus 30km; Callian 30km; Grimaud 31km; Mons 31km; Montauroux 31km; Barjols 31km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Flayosc

Flayosc tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Abbaye du Thoronet (Le Thoronet) - religious monument (12km) : Verdon - regional natural parc (30km) : Cathédrale Saint Léonce (Frejus) - religious monument (30km) : Lac de Sainte-Croix - site of natural beauty (31km) : Eglise de St Raphaël (Saint-Raphael) - religious monument (32km) : Grottes de Saint-Cezaire - site of natural beauty (36km) : Jardin Germaine l’Hardy-Denonain - remarkable garden (37km) : Jardin d’Elie Alexis - remarkable garden (40km) :

French version: see Flayosc (Francais)