Hilltop villages in the Var, French Riviera-Côte d'Azur near your campsite
Visit Mons
in the sunshine of Provence!
A camping holiday in the Var, near the Pays de Fayence area
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Mons – a Provencal hilltop village in the Var, French Riviera-Côte d'Azur

Nicknamed the rooftop of the Var, the village of Mons boasts stunning panoramic views all the way to Corsica on fine days!

The nine hilltop villages of the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur are located just 30 minutes from Saint-Raphaël

Holidaying at our four-star campsite Les Jardins de La Pascalinette® in Hyères and keen to visit the Var area’s must-see sights?

Whether you’re travelling alone or with family or friends, you’ll find a host of ideas on the Nos Coins de Paradis® (Our Corners of Paradise) page of our website, spanning this beautiful region of France.

The Pays de Fayence area offers a fabulously rich natural and cultural heritage. Its 9 hilltop villages including Mons are an absolute must-see if you want to really get to know the region.

Mons, the Var area’s highest hilltop village, offers sweeping views over the whole of Provence 

Soaring to an altitude of 814 metres, Mont-Lachens gazes out over the entire region from Fréjus-Plage to the Lérins islands, Côte d’Azur coast and even the mountains of Corsica when the Mistral wind blows!

Head to Place Saint-Sébastien to enjoy the most breathtaking viewpoint of them all.

A character-filled village in an idyllic setting, criss-crossed with hiking trails

The villages 10th and 13th-century lanes are dotted with pretty, wrought iron plaques witnessing Mons’ medieval past. Stroll around the village and up to Chapelle Notre-Dame, a 17th-century chapel with magnificent views over the village.

If you’re a nature lover, don’t miss a visit to the neighbouring Gorges de la Siagne – the gorge is an absolute marvel.

Les Jardins de La Pascalinette® is a 100% natural campsite too: we pride in preserving the environment and offering our guests an eco-friendly camping experience.