Villecroce [UPDATED]

The area is popular for hiking, cycling, and exploring the "Route des Vins" (Wine Route).

Situated in the foothills of the Alps, north of Brignoles and near the Gorges du Verdon.

The official tourist office provides maps for a self-guided "trail of fountains" through the old town. Expand map Nature & Caves Historic Sites Village Center Villecroze - a charming medieval village in the Var Villecroce

The village sits at an average altitude of 350 meters and is surrounded by an "amphitheater" of hills covered in pine and oak. Population: Approximately 1,466 residents (as of 2019).

A pedestrian-friendly "maze" of narrow streets, vaulted passages, arcades, and historic fountains. The area is popular for hiking, cycling, and

Held every Thursday morning in the village square, offering local specialties like black truffles, olive oil, honey, and goat cheese.

A well-preserved site founded by the Knights Templar around 1150, located nearby. Local Life & Events Expand map Nature & Caves Historic Sites Village

The village’s most famous feature, these natural caves were formed 700,000 years ago in a tufa (limestone) cliff. They were once used by Benedictine monks as a refuge and later fortified in 1566.