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Signes

Pop. : 12.055 h. Surface : 11,000 ha

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Situated on route D2 (south of N7), which goes to La Ciotat.
It is off D5 which links Brignoles and Toulon.

Located on the southern side ot St. Baume, Signes is a quiet village, a bit outside the path of the summer beach goers.

Here you will appreciate the numerous walks available in the magnificent unfamed lands that surround the hills ot the village.

Signes has been able to preserve the beautiful testaments to its past, in particular the 12thc. church, the clock tower, and several historical homes.

Each summer, traditionally, several festivities are organized, with a crafts fair and an antique market.


Historic sites to see :

St. Pierre Church, St. Jean Chapel (1669),
the Clock tower (1444),
the fountain on the Place du Marche,
the Ice house of Gué du Latay.

Activities :

Hiking, mountain biking,
paragliding, tennis, horseback riding,
hunting, speleology.

Lodging :

1 hotel, campgrounds, gites,
Bed & Breakfast, 7 restaurants.


Neighbouring Villages :

Le Castellet (15 km) et Méounes (10 km).



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