Méounes-lès-Montrieux, Commune in the canton of Roquebrussanne, Var, France
Méounes-lès-Montrieux is a commune in the Var department, within the canton of Roquebrussanne and the arrondissement of Brignoles in southern France. It sits in the valley of the Gapeau river, surrounded by hills and forests, with stone houses, tree-lined streets, and old fountains scattered throughout the village.
The village has deep roots going back to the Middle Ages, when the Chartreuse de Montrieux was founded in the 12th century just south of the settlement. The church visible in the village today dates to 1540, and many of the stone buildings and water channels reflect construction work carried out over the following centuries.
Residents of Méounes-lès-Montrieux know their village by the nickname "Little Swiss Provence," a reference to the many water sources, canals, and fountains still flowing through the streets today. The main square regularly hosts small markets and local festivals where handmade crafts and regional produce are sold.
The village is reached via the D5 road, which connects to larger routes toward Toulon and the rest of the Var region. Visiting in the morning or on a market day gives a clearer sense of how the place works on a day-to-day basis.
The 18th-century building known as Maison des 4 têtes has a facade decorated with four carved stone faces, the work of artist Emilie Aldebert, which stands out against the otherwise plain stone streetscape of the village. The 16th-century church steeple is topped with a hexagonal section, a rare shape that is easy to spot when walking through the streets.
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