Rians - Provence Web


Français	Magazine	Departments	Villages	Map
	Hotels	Bed & Breakfast	Rentals	Camping

Rians

Pop. : 3.667 h. Surface : 9,687 ha

Var Department

6 photos

On route D3 between St. Maximin (23km,) and Manosque (36km)

At 335 m, altitude, Rians is a large village situated between the areas of Ste Baume, Aix en Provence, and Ste Victoire.

Built in a spiraling manner around its bell tower, and having a rich historical legacy, Rians is a joy to history and archeology enthusiasts.

In exploring the city you will find lovely fountains and some ancient houses of the bourgeois.

The main livelihood of Rians is its agriculture and most recently the local wine producers earned the right to the label their wine "Coteaux d'Aix" much to the pride ot the community.

Historic sites to see :

Roman hill forts.
Roman villa (archeological digs on presently).
Clock tower (12th c.).
St. Jean port. Ramparts.
15th. granary transformed into a tourist office.
Notre Dame de Nazareth church.
St. Jacques Hospice (a stop of the Compostelle pilgrims)
St. Esteve chapel (12th c,).
St. Pierre chapel (Templars).