Le Castellet, Cote d'Azur / French Riviera
Le Castellet is a quaint village, situated within the Var department of Provence, to the south east of France.
What makes this village special?
Le Castellet is protected by well preserved walls and is entered via two imposing gates. Once within the village, visitors can feel free to explore its pretty squares and winding cobbled streets, lined with stone fronted shops and cottages. Le Castellet boasts a number of interesting historic buildings and landmarks, including its 12th century castle, quaint church and chapel. Visitors spending their holidays in Le Castellet will discover that the village is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding Var department and beyond. The chic and glamorous French Riviera is a short drive to the east. Closer to Le Castellet lies the bustling coastal city of Toulon, the largest in Var. Here visitors spending their holidays in Le Castellet will find all the tourist amenities that they would expect from a large city - from museums and theatres to an eclectic choice of shopping boulevards. The historic ‘old town’ of Toulon boasts plenty of pretty shops and boutiques, lining its numerous squares and cobbled streets. Most of the squares of Toulon have a system of individually designed fountains, many originally constructed in the 17th century.
