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Flassans sur Issole
Pop.: 1.968 h, Alt.: 300 m

Var Department

On the N7 between Brignoles (15km) and Le Luc (8km)

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"Flatus Sanus, the Roman name for Flassans, is a pretty little village surrounded by valleys of white oaks and with the River Issole both of which provide a welcoming freshness when the summer sun is at its strongest.

Flassans is located on one of the pilgrimage ways to St Jacques de Compostelle.

From this rich history comes the Feudal château of the PONTEVES Family, the ruins of which dominate the surrounding countryside.
On the banks of the Issole and in the heart of the village, a donkey's back bridge, and a XVIth century restored olive oil mill can be found next to the shady main square. Stay a while to soak up the ambiance."

Flassans, a quick visit
The Campdumy bridge (XIVth century), remains of the Ponteves château , Notre Dame de Consolation chapel (XVIth century), donkey's back bridge, and a XVIth century restored olive oil mill, Florence-Basset gallery (post war figurative paintings), golf course (6372m par 72), fishing.

Places to visit :

Old Flassans: The Friends of Old Flassans have arranged walks around the heart of the remains of the château des Ponteves. Here amongst other sights you can find, a bread oven, the ruins of the guard house, a well, and the remains of the old houses. Nearby is the Notre Dame de Consolation chapel built in the XVIth century. There is a beautiful view over the rooftops of the village.

Take a walk :

Here's a short walk which could be called "Looking for the Campdumy bridge". Leaving the village, take the Le Luc direction on the RN7. At the bottom of the hill take the road to Mapresse on the left. In a moment you'll be in the heart of a White Oak forest. The small path stretches out between the hills. Continue on the left and enjoy the sublime surroundings. At the end you'll find a river straddling the river Issole. You've arrived. This is the XIVth century bridge. To return to Flassans, take the D13 on the left.