Lorgues
Lorgues is found to the south-west of Draguignan, and about 45 kilometres west of Frejus on the Cote d'Azur.
The small town is in a lovely setting, typically Provencal with vineyards and olive trees to the fore around the town. Lorgues is a very pleasant town to explore, with a reasonably extensive maze of old streets, open squares, and a couple of fountains to discover, and some splendidly colourful houses lining the streets.
There are substantial remains from the fortifications that surrounded the town in the 12th century, and a couple of entry gates from that time can still be seen.
The Collegiale St-Martin (18th century) is in the centre of Lorgues and has a highly regarded organ. More recent, there are also some impressive buildings from the 18th-19th centuries.
You will also notice the clocktower, with the ornate wrought iron camapnile, and typical of this region of Provence.
The Abbey du Thoronet, a few kilometres to the south-west of Lorgues, is a very attractive Cistercian abbey with an understated beauty and is a haven of peace. Dating from the 12th century (although much renovated during the 19th century after falling to ruin), the clositers and church are particular highlights.
Entrecasteaux, Tourtour and Flayosc, Salernes etc are near Lorgues and all worth visiting during your stay in the Upper Var and, like Lorgues, are also to the north of the 'Cotes de Provence' wine region.
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Places to visit near Lorgues, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Lorgues.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
21 km: Aups (pretty town) 13 km: Entrecasteaux (castle and town) 6 km: Flayosc (traditional small town) 30 km: Grimaud (Perched village) 13 km: Les-Arcs (medieval old town) 34 km: Port Grimaud (attractive modern harbour town) 15 km: Salernes (picturesque town) 12 km: Tourtour (Most beautiful village)
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