Châteaudouble: A Cliff-Top Village in the Haut Var
Villages
Châteaudouble, perched above a Provence gorge, dramatic views and quiet lanes, a scenic day trip from Toulon.
1h15 from Villa Mauricette
Cliffside Setting
Gorges
Hiking
Medieval Streets
Artists
Châteaudouble doesn't ease you in. It announces itself with a cliff, a gorge, and a view that drops vertically into a canyon of green. This tiny village clings to a rocky ledge above the Nartuby gorges, its stone houses stacked against the cliff face, its lanes so quiet you'll hear the river far below.
What to do
Take in the gorge viewpoints, wander the medieval streets, and call in on one of the artists' studios that have made this eyrie their home. Walkers can drop down into the Nartuby gorges themselves.
Practical information
Getting there: about 1h15 from Toulon via the A8 and D955 through Draguignan. Limited parking in the village.
Best time: spring and autumn for hiking; summer for the village atmosphere and artist studios.
Don't miss: the gorge viewpoints, the medieval streets, and a local artist's studio.
Mauricette's Tip
Châteaudouble pairs well with Tourtour or Villecroze nearby, for a day among the Haut Var's most dramatic villages.
A village on the edge of a gorge, a scenic drive from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Bargème · Villecroze · Tourtour
