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Seillans

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Seillans

Seillans works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fayence, 28km from Gorges du Verdon.

Seillans is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 2,286, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seillans sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Seillans to your route.

About Seillans

Seillans (French pronunciation: [sɛjɑ̃]; Occitan: Selhan) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a village perché (perched hill-top village) overlooking the plain between the southern Alps and the Esterel, which borders the sea between Cannes and

Read more Saint-Raphaël. It has been recognized by Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Seillans has a steeply-inclined medieval centre, accessible only on foot, and a number of small squares and old buildings. It is the westernmost of a line of such towns and villages (including Montauroux, Callian, Tourrettes and Fayence) that face south and attract tourists. Other local attractions include the nearby Lac de Saint-Cassien. Seillans is also a destination for holiday-makers, retirees and second-home owners from other parts of France and northern Europe. Seillans features a castle and C13 church at its summit. Nearby are rustic chapels, vineyards, forests and olive groves. Seillans has an annual pottery market and many concerts and events throughout the year, as well as the annual international Musique-Cordiale Festival, a fortnight when the church, the salle polyvalente and outdoor venues resound to a variety of high quality classical, choral and jazz music from international artists, soloists, choirs and orchestras each August, when the area is at its most popular. In the late 1960s and early 1970s Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning made Seillans their home. The village hosts a substantial Max Ernst collection, including several sculptures in open air.

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Where is Seillans located?

Seillans is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.6362 latitude, 6.6433 longitude.

What is the population of Seillans?

Seillans has a population of approximately 2,286 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,286
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.6362, 6.6433

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Seillans

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Corniche de l'Esterel

A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges du Verdon

Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint

Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Route des Crêtes du Verdon

A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

La Croisette, Cannes

The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.

32 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vence

A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Saint-Tropez

A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Seillans

  • 24 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
  • 29 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
  • 30 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
  • 38 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 45 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
  • 52 kmGorges du Cians RoadThe D28 squeezes through a canyon of blood-red schist so narrow the cliffs almost touch overhead: one of the most surreal gorge drives in the Alpes-Maritimes, en route to Beuil.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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