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
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
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.
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 andRead 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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Seillans is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.6362 latitude, 6.6433 longitude.
Seillans has a population of approximately 2,286 people, making it a town in France.
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coastal drive
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
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
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
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
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
32 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
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
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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