Le Cannet-des-Maures, Administrative commune in Var department, France
Description
Le Cannet-des-Maures is a commune in the Var department in southeastern France, covering terrain with hills and forested areas across the region. The land varies between open spaces and denser woodland, creating a mixed landscape typical of this part of Provence.
History
The settlement's name changed from Cannet to Le Cannet following the French Revolution, reflecting the political shifts of that era. The local airfield came under attack by Italian fighters in 1940, marking the area's experience during World War II.
Culture
The Church of Saint-Michel stands in the central square and serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors encounter community celebrations and religious observances.
Practical
The commune connects to nearby towns through a well-developed road network and functions as a local administrative center. Visitors can find the essential services and facilities needed for daily life and administrative matters in the area.
Did you know?
The area is home to a historic airfield that saw decades of flight activity before becoming quiet. This aviation heritage remains visible to curious visitors and recalls a lesser-known chapter of local history.
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Chapelle Notre-Dame des Anges
12.9 km
Château Aurélien de Fréjus
16.4 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la plaine des Maures
6.6 km
Circuit du Luc
4.9 km
Château de Trigance
9.3 km
Vidauban Golf club
10.3 km
Chapelle Sainte Anne
10.9 km
Aoubré
7.6 km
ZooParc du Cannet des Maures
2.1 km
Signal de la Sauvette
12.9 km
Drop-in Dracénie
7.8 km
Dolmen de la Gastée
8.7 kmEglise Saint-Michel du Vieux-Cannet
1.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Flassans-sur-Issole
9.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Flassans-sur-Issole
9.7 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Taradeau
10.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel du Luc
2.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de Nazareth du Luc
2.4 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation de Flassans-sur-Issole
9.7 km
La Cascade
12.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
8.6 km
La Croix des Maures
12.9 km
Église Saint-Clément de La Garde-Freinet
13.1 km
Église du Thoronet
7.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de-l'Immaculée-Conception de Gonfaron
9.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte de Vidauban
8.2 km
Petite chapelle du Cannet-des-Maures
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Taradeau
10.2 km
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