La Roque-Esclapon, Rural commune in Var department, France.
La Roque-Esclapon spans 127 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at 1159 meters elevation, providing panoramic views over forested hills and surrounding valleys in the Var department of southeastern France.
This Provençal commune traces its origins to medieval fortified settlements, where local communities established themselves on elevated terrain to monitor commercial routes and defend against invasions during turbulent historical periods.
Provençal traditions continue through local festivals, Mediterranean cuisine, and regional crafts that celebrate natural products like olives, lavender, and almonds cultivated by generations of farming families in the area.
Access to the village requires navigating winding mountain roads, and the town hall at 50 rue de la Mairie operates Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for administrative services.
The commune maintains an exceptionally low population density of 9.4 inhabitants per square kilometer, preserving its authentic rural character within a mountainous environment protected from mass tourism development.
Location: canton of Comps-sur-Artuby
Location: Var
Location: arrondissement of Draguignan
Elevation above the sea: 1,159 m
Shares border with: Séranon, Bargème, La Bastide, Mons, Seillans
Address: 83840 La Roque-Esclapon, France
Phone: +33494504050
Email: mairie@laroque-esclapon.fr
Website: https://laroque-esclapon.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.72306,6.63000
Latest update: July 11, 2025 14:17
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