Le village de Sillans-la-Cascade
In just a few years, the old village of Sillans-la-Cascade has become one of the most popular in the Haut-Var. Situated on a hill above the River Bresque, the village and its surroundings are listed as a protected site under the ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Écologique, Faunistique et Floristique).
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A brief history of the village of Sillans
The village of Sillans came out of obscurity in the 11th century when the abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille became its owner. Although we have little information, the village appears regularly in medieval cartularies. From 1099 to 1781, the fief passed from one family to another, from the Baux to the Pontevès, from the Blacas to the Albert-Châteauneuf, before becoming the property, a few years before the Revolution, of a certain Antoine François Rollan, clerk at the Parliament of Provence. A quiet village in a sea of greenery, it owes its fame today to its waterfall, which was added to the village's name in 1929.
Sillans-la-Cascade: where to swim? what to do?
Popular thanks to its waterfall and the Bresque river that runs below the village, Sillans-la-Cascade is a particularly pleasant place to swim in fine weather. However, to make sure you don't get lost, a little clarification is in order.
Where is Sillans-la-Cascade?
Sillans-la-Cascade is 22km from the campsite, at the entrance to the Verdon Regional Park and the famous Gorges du Verdon. Passing through Aups, it will take you around 25 minutes to reach one of the village car parks.
A little further down, the Bresque flows from the top of a 44-metre-high tufa cliff. Compared with other waterfalls, it's not spectacular, but you're sure to be captivated by the colourful backdrop it paints in the middle of nature.
How to visit Sillans-la-Cascade?
If this is your first visit to the Var in summer, you may be surprised by the heat. Make sure you're comfortable, have a good pair of trainers or walking shoes and plenty of water. Both the village and the waterfall can be visited on foot.
What can you do when you visit Sillans-la Cascade?
In Sillans-la-Cascade you can :
- Enjoy some fresh air by the river,
- Take a dip in the river with the kids,
- Climb up to the lookout point to admire the waterfall,
- Take the discovery trail,
- Walk around the medieval ramparts and picnic near the village,
- Discover the old village,
- See its recently restored château,
- Lunch or an ice cream in one of the village's friendly restaurants.Where can you see the Sillans waterfall? Access to the Sillans waterfall from the belvedere
Reach the waterfall car park at the old village railway station. Access to the waterfall lookout is a round trip. It's not difficult for families to get there, but it's best to avoid taking pushchairs. The waymarked path runs alongside the River Bresque, and the signs are clear enough not to miss the junction that will take you to the only viewpoint where you can see the waterfall at its full height. The path is fenced and secure.
Where to swim in Sillans-la-Cascade: the River Bresque.
Access to the river is via the discovery trail from the ramparts car park opposite the medieval town. It will take you around 25 minutes on foot to reach the river and find your own piece of paradise.
The weather in Sillans-la-Cascade
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Le Clos de Barbey, a campsite in the Verdon