Belgentier: A Quiet Provence Village near Toulon
Villages
Belgentier, a peaceful green village in the hills just north of Toulon, a low-key corner of Provence off the tourist trail.
30mn from Villa Mauricette
Chestnut Specialities
Medieval Streets
Nature Trails
Pétanque
Festivals
Belgentier is the kind of village postcards are made of, then given a twist of local character no postcard could capture. Tucked into a green valley barely thirty minutes from Toulon, it stays firmly off the tourist trail: medieval lanes, nature trails, and a square made for pétanque.
What to do
Walk the Gapeau valley, watch (or join) a round of pétanque in the square, and, come autumn, taste the chestnut specialities the village is known for. Its festivals punctuate the year.
Practical information
Getting there: about 30 minutes from Toulon via the D554. Free parking in the village.
Best time: autumn for the chestnut festival; spring for wildflowers and walking; year-round for the village itself.
Don't miss: the chestnut specialities, the Gapeau valley walk, and a pétanque session in the square.
Mauricette's Tip
Belgentier is close enough for a half-day. Pair it with a tasting at nearby Château La Tour de l'Évêque or a walk in the Massif des Maures.
A quiet green corner, half an hour from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Château La Tour de l'Évêque · Cotignac · Hiking the Massif des Maures
