La Garde-Freinet, Medieval village in Var, France
Located in the Massif des Maures mountains, La Garde-Freinet features stone houses and winding streets at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level.
The settlement originated as Fraxinet in the 9th century, serving as a strategic Arab fortress before becoming a French mountain village in the 11th century.
The village square hosts art galleries and restaurants, while local artisans maintain traditional crafts and weekly markets on Wednesdays and Sundays.
The commune spans 176 square kilometers with a population of 1,831 residents and connects to Saint-Tropez through forest roads lined with cork and chestnut trees.
From Fort Freinet's elevated position, visitors can observe panoramic views extending from the Saint-Clément plains across the Argens valley to the distant Alps.
Location: Var
Location: arrondissement of Draguignan
Elevation above the sea: 268 m
Website: https://www.lgf83.fr/
Shares border with: Le Cannet-des-Maures, Collobrières, Grimaud, Les Mayons, Le Plan-de-la-Tour,
Address: 83680 La Garde-Freinet, France 83680 La Garde-Freinet 83680 La Garde-Freinet
Phone: +33494552100
Email: mairie@lagardefreinet.fr
Website: https://lgf83.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.31694,6.46917
Latest update: May 28, 2025 16:50
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