Le Beausset

Le Beausset is a serene setting where Provencal authenticity and natural beauty meet. Visitors can stroll through its picturesque streets, discover its rich architectural heritage and enjoy breathtaking views. Among the most spectacular isthe Colline du Beausset-Vieux, with its chapel and sublime panorama of all the surrounding bays. 

At the same time, nature lovers can explore the many hiking trails that wind through Le Beausset's varied landscapes, offering moments of relaxation and discovery. If you're looking for local history, the Écomusée départemental des 4 Frères is a site dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural and cultural heritage of the Var region. 

Market Square

In the heart of the village, this lively square is the ideal place to enjoy the local atmosphere, with its terraces and shopkeepers. The square is framed by the town hall, a typical architectural edifice, and the "mossy" fountain.

Downtown

It hosts the weekly Friday market, offering a range of regional products, illustrating the richness of Provencal flavors.

The chapel at Le Beausset-Vieux

This site offers exceptional views thanks to its dominant hill. The chapel located on this hill adds a historical and picturesque touch and attracts many visitors. Nearby, an orientation table allows visitors to fully appreciate the surrounding landscape, identifying the various points of interest and bays visible from the summit. This ancient and panoramic setting makes Le Beausset-Vieuxan ideal place for contemplation and discovery. It should be noted that the path from Le Beausset to the chapel of Le Beausset-Vieux takes you past a series of oratories (small religious buildings dedicated to a particular saint), allowing you to discover them.

Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church

A remarkable building that bears witness to the village's religious history. Its calm and sober, elegant architecture offer visitors a delightful moment of peace.

Hike from the Écomusée départemental des 4 frères

Starting from the Écomusée, follow 5 walking trails and enjoy a wide variety of natural environments, as well asanimal and plant species typical of Provence, some of which are rare and protected.

Ah my little white wine

Each year, a number of wineries and their winemakers are honored with a tasting of their best bottles of white wine, thanks to this event organized by the commune.

The Provençal Carnival

The Provençal Carnival in March is a must-see event in Le Beausset, where creativity, music, and community spirit take center stage. The streets are filled with extravagant costumes as participants of all ages parade through the streets, dancing to the beat of lively music. Decorated floats, original costumes, and an electric atmosphere characterize this popular festival, which ends with the traditional Judgment and the burning of the Caramentran in the Jardin des Goubelets.

Fête de la Saint-Éloi

Every first weekend in July, Le Beausset is decked out in green and white to welcome this votive festival with its well-established traditions. For over five generations, the village has paid glowing tribute to one of Provence's most venerated saints, "Sant Aloi". High mass sung in Provençal, cavalcade, procession in traditional costumes on horses, meal... The complete recipe for a Provençal festival.

Martror

Martror is an Occitan term that refers to the current Catholic All Saints' Day (November 1), but is also known as the "Feast of Martyrs, of the Dead" or "Fèsto dei Mouart." Tradition has it that at nightfall, residents wander around wearing makeup, dressed as terrifying yet elegant skeletons. Far removed from the Anglo-Saxon tradition of Halloween, Martror pays tribute to the dead by celebrating life. Through this event, the municipality of Le Beausset wanted to promote its historical heritage and revive and perpetuate this custom among the inhabitants so that they could embrace this event and its Provençal identity.

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