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Le Mas

Pop. :136 h.

Alpes Maritimes Department



52 km from Grasse on the RN 85, then the D5, then,
7 km after Thorenc take the D10 on the right.


This little village is perched like a sentinel above the Gironde river in the Esteron valley.

Le Mas is a fishing paradise, but walkers will also find their choice spoilt by the numerous walks around the village in superb natural surroundings.

An ancient village with high stone built houses and sunny stepped streets. From one side of the village, the church dominates the village of Le Mas and watches over the population. On the other side it is still possible to make out the ruins of an ancient fortified château and it's keep which in time gone by kept watch over the valley.


Places to visit :

Parish Church. St Arnoux and St Sébastien Chapels.

Accommodation :

Communal rural gîtes.

Leisure Activities :

Fishing. Walking. Views to the "Pic de l'Aigle" and "Pic de Fourneby".
St Arnoux Fête after the 15 the August.

Neighbouring Villages :

Saint Auban (15km), Thorenc (16km).

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