Klima

Den franske riviera har det tørreste klimaet i Frankrike med gjennomsnittlig 300 soldager pr år. Regn kommer hovedsaklig på vår og høst. Sommeren er varm og solrik.

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Utklipp fra beskrivelser av regionen:

"Cannes, Nice, Saint-Raphaël and the entire Riviera, with its beaches, casinos, museums, luxury goods shops and top restaurants, which combine to make The Côte d'Azur one of the most vibrant and elegant places in the world, are all less than an hour's drive away, yet as if by magic, its hinterland has managed to remain an unspoilt secret, where exuberant nature is in full bloom. The pine forests give way to forests of oak trees; the crimson and white rockroses adorning the garrigue give way to scented, buzzing fields of lavender."

"Overlooking grandiose panoramas, the villages of the Var hinterland exude a past steeped in history and traditions that have never died. One such village, whose sloping alleyways cling to the hillside, is Fayence. Its extraordinary setting was selected as the site for a prestigious new resort: "Le Domaine de Fayence", whose villas and village houses have taken on the age-old softness of the region's architecture. Here, the surrounding nature is preserved forever, as the beauty of its décor is so closely woven into the heritage of Provence."

"Perched on a headland, looking across at the distant Massif of Estérel with its porphyry reflections, Fayence is a typically Provençal village that offers up many souvenirs of its past. Here is the watchtower, a remnant of the château of the bishops of Fréjus; and here, one of the old city gates; a little further on, we find the oven in which the villagers used to cook their bread."

"Sauntering through narrow alleyways between façades covered in flowers, you reach the market square, with its coloured stalls. Here you can buy sun-kissed fruit and vegetables grown in the local gardens, red mullet freshly landed from the Mediterranean, Provençal lamb, herbs, olive oil, lavender honey... here, everything is local produce! The wines are no exception, and an exploration of the region's vineyards is one of the many themed itineraries on offer here."

"The painters' route, recalls Matisse, Cézanne and so many others who so memorably captured the unique light of these landscapes. The craftsmen's route, for its part, will introduce you to earthenware from Moustier, glassware from Biot, perfumes from Grasse and pottery from Vallauris. Other tours to enjoy include visiting the numerous "perched villages" dotted around the Fayence district: Montauroux, which towers over the entire valley, Seillans, with its paved alleyways and fountains, Mons, perched on a rocky outcrop, and many more."

"If you like sport, there's no shortage of activities, starting with walks along the thousand or so kilometres of local footpaths. The region has around twenty golf courses, notably the two magnificent courses at Tourrettes, just down the road from Fayence. Less than ten kilometres away, the lake of Saint Cassien, rich in pike, is a paradise for fly-fishermen. The coast is not far away either, with its golden sandy beaches and over forty marinas. There's sport too, with the international gliding centre at Fayence...."

"You'll be able to enjoy all of these activities at your leisure, in a region that enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year. Not to mention, of course, its evening and night-time attractions. Opera, jazz at Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, cinemas and the gaming tables of the famous casinos, where you're certain to spot a few celebrities... Unless, that is, you prefer to spend a quiet evening on the terrace, gazing up at the starry sky and listening to crickets chirping away in the sweet tranquillity of a Provençal night. The choice is yours. "