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Mazaugues

Pop.: 516 h. Surface : 5,379 ha

The Department of Var

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A10 km, south of route N7 at the level of Tourves.
Take D5 to La Roquebrussane then turn left
on D64 15 km. south of Brignoles by route D554.
The name Mazaugue is taken from the Provençal word "maougo" which means "mass of air".

While visiting the outskirts of the village you will understand why this name was chosen.

Mazaugues is surrounded by high hills, some of which reach 900 m.

Because of its mountain atmosphere and its cool air Mazaugue makes a snarp contrast with the neighboring villages.

The houses rise up in tiers, some having attractive ancient doorways in the upper part of the village.

There are fabulous walks to take outside the village.

What to see :

The ice houses of Fontfrège : great cylinders ot stone
which were used until the end of the 19th c,
as natural refrigeration.
The winter's ice was stored here and
in the summer was delivered
at night to the cities of Marseilles and Toulon.
Nearly 200 people were employed here.

Activities :

Hiking :
GR9 leaving from Signes goes through Mazaugues.
Walks :
Mourre d'Agnis at 915m.,
the path also joins up with the Ste Baume massif.

Lodging :

1 hotel. 3 gites.

Neighbouring villages :

La Roquebrussane (6 km), Garéoult (15 km),
Plan d'Aups (18 km).

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