Fayence
Fayence is a commune of the Var in the southeast of France. It is a charming old Provencal village perched on the top of a hill and nestled between the mountains of the Esterel and the Lower Alps. It is around a 50min drive from Nice Airport and car hire would be the best option. Whether you are looking for a villa rental, holiday gite or an apartment rental, there is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals in and around Fayence.
Fayence was once a fortified town and still retains the charm of its medieval origins. The surrounding villages of Montauroux, Seillans and Callian are all within ten minutes drive of each other and are well worth visiting while in the area. These villages are equally charming and atmospheric and not dramatically changed by tourism. You will find lots of small shops selling all things Provencal, intimate little art galleries, weekly markets selling wonderful fresh local produce, antiques and local handicrafts. Fayence and the surrounding villages offer small and intimate restaurants in very pleasant surroundings. You can enjoy an al fresco lunch or sip a Pastis as you watch the locals play Petangue in the shady little squares.
Choose a relaxing escape in a holiday home here in this delightful place of lavender fields, vineyards, charming medieval hilltop villages with Romanesque churches and delicious Provencal gastronomy.
Places of interest
Should you wish to combine the tranquillity of your holiday rental villa terrace and swimming pool with something more active, there are so many interesting places to discover in the pretty surrounding villages and the beautiful countryside. From your villa you may wish to take a day trip out to the many elegant resorts along the Riviera, to browse the shops of Nice or the elegant boutiques of Monte Carlo or St Tropez. There is so much to see and do all along the Riviera.
Whether your choice of holiday is pure peace and relaxation in pleasant surroundings, or something a little more active, then this area is a great base and has much to offer.
From your holiday home drive to the villages of Mons, Callian, Bargemon and St Cezaire, and enjoy a relaxing stroll through their old streets. The Gorges of Verdon and Siagne are wonderful sights to visit while in this area.
Festivals and events
There are string quartet festivals and other classical music festivals and events in and around Fayence throughout the year. Many famous musicians perform at these events which take place in churches and other venues in the area.
Neighbouring towns and villages have many musical events which take place in the open air during summer and the local tourist office can supply all the details on your arrival.
Cuisine
The local cuisine is traditional Provencal with typical Mediterranean influences in the seafood and spices which incorporated into numerous delicious and mouth watering dishes on offer in the village restaurants and those of the surrounding areas. Goats cheese, olive oil, garlic, olives and the aromatic herbs de Provence are used plentifully. Visit the local market to buy fresh produce to be enjoyed at the dinner table at your holiday letting. You have a wonderful choice of Provencal and Rhone Valley wines to compliment your food, but high quality wines from other regions are always available, so whether you are looking for a wine to compliment your fish, meat or dessert, there is a delectable choice.