Salernes and the surrounding area, in the Haut-Var region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, offer an enchanting blend of historic heritage, natural beauty and Provençal culture.
Places of interest and activities less than 15 minutes away
Sillans la Cascade
Between Sillans-la-Cascade and Salernes lies the 44-metre-high Sillans waterfall. These are the highest waterfalls in the Var and can be reached on foot from your gîte (35 min.).
Village in the sky.Listed as one of the "most beautiful villages in France" and awarded a Michelin star since 2015, Tourtour, a village in the Haut Var region, overlooks a beautiful part of Provence.
Perched on a hillock surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Flayosc is built around its imposing bell tower with wrought-iron campanile.A typically Provençal medieval village, it was protected by a circular row of houses.
At an altitude of 230 m, in the Var hinterland, Cotignac is a village full of character.The village rises spectacularly at the foot of a majestic rock from which a waterfall falls.
Places of interest and activities less than 30 minutes away
Le Lac Sainte Croix
Lac de Sainte Croix is located between the departments of Var and Alpes de Haute Provence in the heart of the Verdon Regional Nature Park.The lake is the real pearl of the Verdon region and enjoys an exceptional geographical location, being at the centre of the natural park.
The Gorges du Verdon is a canyon carved out by the river Verdon over thousands of years. The Gorges du Verdon canyon is located between the communes of Moustiers Sainte Marie andCastellaneTake the Route des Crètes to explore the gorges and discover unforgettable, majestic landscapes.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is part of the Verdon Regional Nature Park.Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Church, ramparts, chapels, aqueduct, fountains, alliances of water and stone, pastel shades of tile and tufa, all combine to create a homogenous and vibrant architectural ensemble.
A charming town with a cultural heritage that can't be ignored, Aix-en-Provence invites you to stroll through its pedestrianised streets and enjoy a real change of scenery...
The Mediterranean coast is more than just magnificent seascapes and sun-drenched beaches... It has a thousand different facets. Hyères, the calanques, Saint-Tropez, etc.