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Fox Amphoux

Pop. : 380 inh. Surface : 4,076 ha
The Department of Var

34km. From Saint Maximin, take route D560 (north)
then turn right onto D32 after Tavernes.

Fox Amphoux is perched at 540M altitude overloaking superb forests of pines and oaks. Agriculture is the main livelihood.

The village has preserved the ruins of the ramparts and the Chateau des Blacas (first mentioned in 1200 AD).

Strolling about the picturesque streets one can admire the 16th and 17th century houses and the charming little chapel at the entrance to the village.

The historical and prehistorical vestiges in Fox attract many visitors. It was also the birthplace of Barras, a personnage ot the French Revolution.

Historic sites to see :

St. Blaise church, the Barras house.
Notre Dame du Bon Secours Chapel.
Ruins of the ramparts.
Prehistoric ruins, a dolmen, the Roman temple.

Activities :

Hiking.

Lodging :

Bed & Breakfast

1 Hotel

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