Visiting Seillans

I just want to recommend Seillans, a beautiful village in Provence, which was the home of the painter/sculptor Max Ernst. It isan area of great natural beauty (flowers everywhere) and a great starting point for Provence excursions. If you have a week in Provence, a great and private place to stay too is the villa for rent, Chez Tove en Seillans. You can find more information about it at http://www.cheztove.com

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Seillans is a beautiful village. I used to spend a fair bit of time in Fayence (well, actually in Tourettes, which is almost a %26quot;suburb%26quot; of Fayence if such a thing is possible) quite a few years ago, but have really only passed through the area recently.

Fayence did get a bit over-developed to my way of thinking. How was Seillans from that point of view? There is an orientation point in the middle of the village, with lovely views over the surrounding country, is there not?

Is the gliding club still as active as it was?

The house you rented looks lovely too. Thanks for letting us know about it.

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Seillans is an ideal base for exploring the Cote d%26#39;Azur or the Eastern Provence. Beaches at 40 min and ski-resorts at 2 hr drive. Close to lake %26#39;Lac de Cassien%26#39; for swimming, fishing, pedalo-hire, sailing, picnic areas. Many opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horse back riding, gliding; beautiful views over the Provence, and the beaches of the Cote d%26#39;Azur. Many golf courses nearby, with the Four Seasons resort at 20 minutes. Within 1 hour drive you will find the Gorges de Verdon, for hiking and kayaking. 2 tennis clubs nearby the villa. The area around Seillans has many beautiful hill-perched villages, with cobbled streets, side cafes, and young %26amp; old playing petanque (boules). This is France at its best ! Visit nearby Grasse, luxurious Cannes, Nice, Monaco and St. Tropez. The Provence area has many small village markets with local produce and larger traditional Provencal markets. Local vineyards produce well known Cote de Provence, and offer visits. Many open-air festivals.

We stayed at a great villa, superb. You can find details at www.vrbo.com/143527. We recommend it.

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Schonwald I tried the link but it didn%26#39;t work. Might want to double check it.

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Dear texhills,

The weblink has a %26quot;.%26quot; at the end, which should not be there. Try this www.vrbo.com/143527

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Yes that works fine now. Looks like an excellent place.

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I am thinking of visiting Seillans next year with my elderly father. Though he can walk distances ok due to a heart attack he has to avoid steep hills/stairs. Will this be a problem in Seillars or are most shops, bars, restaurants on a level or on gentle-ish slopes ?

If Seillars is not good are there any other recommendations around this area ?

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