Callian

The small medieval village of Callian is beautifully situated at an altitude of 325 metres in the Var department, midway between Grasse and Draguignan and 30 km from the coastal town of Fréjus. Due to its stunning location in a scenic area on the border between the Massif de l'Estérel and the foothills of the Alps, Callian is an ideal holiday destination.

The city is very distinctive with spiralling streets and an old feudal castle on top. Le château fort with towers from the 12th and 13th centuries has been rebuilt in the 17th century. The castle is now privately owned. There are several old buildings in the town, including an old chapel that is used for art exhibitions and classical concerts. The oldest building in the city, the former parish church, Chapelle Notre Dame des Roses, dates back to the 10th century and is an archaeological site from the Gallo-Roman period. In the very cosy Place de la Bourguignon in front of the church there is a beautiful cascade. Here you can sit and enjoy a drink and listen to the water ripple.

From a vantage point in the town, you can get the most stunning views of the nearby lake, Lac de St Cassien and the two mountain ranges of Estérel and Maures. In the town's cemetery you can also see the grave of Christian Dior (1905-1957). He lived at the Château de la Colle in the neighbouring town of Montauroux.

Inspiration for your holiday:

Attractions:

Le château fort from the 16th century with towers from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Romanesque-styleChapelle des Pénitents from the 12th-13th centuries - former castle chapel. Hosts art exhibitions and cultural events.

Domaine de Santa Maria: Where the old city wall was located. Of which there is still a tower at the entrance to the city (retirement home for nuns).

Chapelle Notre Dame des Roses: The oldest building in the city from the 10th century.

Chapelle Saint Donat

Ruins of the Château de la Camiole

Activities in Callian

Walking in the area

Swimming, water sports and fishing in the nearby lake, lac de St. Cassien

Golf: There is a wealth of golf courses in the Var department. Europe's largest golf course, the Four Seasons Golf Club in Domaine de Terre Blanche is located in the small village of Tourrettes. It is a beautiful and large course with 2x18 holes: www.fourseasons.com/.../golf.html. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Go to Guide de golfs and search here under the region Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur: http://www.ffgolf.org/

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