Bargème: The Highest Village in the Var
Villages
Bargème, the highest perched village in the Var, a medieval eyrie deep in Provence, a scenic drive from the Toulon coast.
1h45 from Villa Mauricette
Highest Village
Castle Ruins
Panoramic Views
Goat Cheese
Hiking
At 1,097 metres, Bargème is the highest village in the Var, and it feels like it. The air is thinner, the light clearer, and the silence has a quality you won't find anywhere on the coast. This medieval hamlet gathers around the ruins of its castle, a place that rewards the drive up with views over half of Provence.
What to do
Explore the castle ruins, soak up the panorama, and, in summer, pick up local goat cheese at the market. It's a village for slowing right down.
Practical information
Getting there: about 1h45 from Toulon via the A8 and D21 through Comps-sur-Artuby. Scenic but winding; check access in winter, as snow is possible.
Best time: late spring through early autumn.
Don't miss: the castle ruins, the panoramic views, and local goat cheese at the summer market.
Mauricette's Tip
Bargème is a day trip for the soul, not a quick stop. Make the most of the drive and pair it with Châteaudouble or the Haut Var villages around Cotignac.
The roof of the Var, a memorable drive from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Châteaudouble · Tourtour · Cotignac
