Tanneron

WALKS THROUGHOUT THE MASSIF DU TANNERON

Tanneron is one of 9 hilltop villages in the Pays de Fayence. Its hills are covered with mimosa; in fact, it is the commune in the Var region with the most cultivated or wild mimosa.

A walk in the heart of the mimosa :
1 hr 30
4km
Markers and Signs: TNRV
Loop starting from l'Oustaou dou païs - Place de la mairie
Hikers' car park
This walk takes you along paths through plantations of cultivated mimosa and through forests of wild mimosa.
You'll discover the different species that grow in the Massif du Tanneron.

Les Crêtes de Tanneron-PR10 (Pays de Fayence topo guides)
5 hr
16 km
Markers and Signs: yellow by the federation
Loop starting in the village or from the municipal stadium.

MIMOSA FARM

A selection of local mimosa growers sell and ship mimosa.

FÊTE DU MIMOSA (MIMOSA FESTIVAL)

Every year, events are organised all along the Route du Mimosa.
The Tanneron Mimosa Festival is one of them. Activities include a Provençal mass, demonstrations of folk dances, an all-day market and a flower parade with free mimosa along the route.
This festival is held every year on the last Sunday in January.

L'OUSTAOU DÒU PAÏS MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE

In the centre of the village of Tanneron is the Oustaou dou Païs, a place to discover Tanneron's heritage through tools from the past. The exhibitions tell the story of local agriculture, in which the mimosa has played an exceptional role for over a century.
This country house also includes a Tourist Information Office and a shop offering local produce. Free admission.
This shared space also offers themed workshops for the winter season.

TANNERON VILLAGE

The 19th-century church of Notre-Dame de Peygros (411 m) stands at the top of Peygros hill, offering 360° panoramic views, including stunning local landmarks such as: The Lac de Saint Cassien, Mont Lachens, Grasse, the village of Tanneron as well as the bay of Cannes.

SAINT-CASSIEN DES BOIS CHAPEL

This 12th-century chapel was the gateway to the Lérinian estates.
Square tower dating from the 12th century, built where the "Castrum Tanaroni" once stood.
Flour mill: currently inactive, it is being restored by volunteer youth groups.

AGRICULTURE IN TANNERON AND PANORAMIC VIEWS

The massif is ideal for growing crops, particularly mimosa and eucalyptus, as well as vegetables.

Tanneron is bordered to the south by the River Riou, to the west by the Lac de Saint-Cassien and to the north and west by the River Siagne.
The view stretches from the Ligurian Coast to the Alps of Haute Provence.
Panoramic tables - outside Tanneron town hall.