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A village with a rich architectural and historical heritage
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 The streets of the village, laid out in a circle around the feudal castle, are lined with old houses, some hundreds of years old.
Once an important burg, its territory extended all the way to the coast. From the highest point in town, you’ll find an arresting view of the horizon. With the Tanneron and Estérel Massifs rising above, the sea glistens in the sun. The surrounding hills are covered with a thick forest composed largely of oaks and conifers, where you can fully enjoy the blend of fragrances from all the vegetation. This panorama reveals all the beauty and diversity of this exceptional land.
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The heritage of the past...
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 Many historical relics confirm the ancient history of Callian: a Roman cippus on the front steps of the town hall, a sarcophagus and door head bearing Latin inscriptions.
The feudal castle is one of the most beautiful monuments in the town. It stands above the village. Built upon a rocky peak with corner towers from the 12th and 13th centuries, it belonged to the noble families of the region. It was completed in the 15th century and largely restored to its original state by the current owner. Although it is private, the guard towers are open for visits during Heritage Days.
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Incontrovertible churches and chapels
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When visiting Callian, the religious structures deserve all of your attention: :
 - The large and well-proportioned parish church, Notre Dame de l'Assomption, dates from 1684.
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-The Pénitents chapel: Pénitents chapel was a castral chapel (one associated with a castle) that became a parish church as the village developed around its protective castle.
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 - The chapel of Notre-Dame-des-Roses is the oldest religious monument in Callian. It is an archaeological site from the Gallo-Roman period.
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- Saint-Donat chapel, located in the glen between Callian and Montauroux, is built on a Gallo-Roman burial site (2nd – 5th century).
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A very attractive village...
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  Honoré Bourguignon square, with its cooling waterfall, is in the centre of the old village. You can also see an olive oil mill dating from 1815 (open only in season), and some remains of the Roman aqueduct that provided the town of Fréjus with water flowing from Mons. A quality environment and healthful climate make a very pleasant village.
… Which has attracted numerous notable people
Many notable people have found Callian to be a favourable place to exercise their art. For example, painters Fernand et Nadia Leger, the famous designer Christian Dior, (Nadia Leger and Christian Dior are both buried in Callian), Anthony Burgess, author of the book “A Clockwork Orange”, world-famous painter Edouard Goerg, Mme Juliette Adam, a woman of letters who died at age 100 at Camiole castle.
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Magnificent nature walks
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 The wooded countryside near Callian, where the oaks and pines are accented with mimosas and the flowers of rock-roses and briars, is excellent for walks and hikes:
The Camiole: This route runs along the remnants of Velnasque, once a fortress that protected the village of Callian, and offers sweeping views of the Estérel Massif.
More than 425 km of hiking trails are also available in the Saint-Raphaël / Pays de Fayence region, ranging from easy family walks to challenging hikes. So go out and discover our region's heritage on your own terms... More info...
See the topographical guide “Saint-Raphaël et le Pays de Fayence… à pied” (“Saint-Raphaël and the Pays de Fayence – On Foot”) and hiking trail maps on sale in the area’s tourist offices.
Holiday-makers can indulge in water-based activities such as rowing, sailing, fishing, pedal-boating, and more, on Lake Saint-Cassien.
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To explore
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- Notre-Dame-des-Roses
chapel,
- Goerg castle,
- The wash-houses,
- The waterfall,
- Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
church
- Pénitents chapel,
- Saint-Donat chapel,
- The olive oil mill,
The typical, spiralling streets.
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Don't miss
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There are many festivals held each year in Callian:
- Flower shows in April.
- Sainte Maxime, 16 May: Each year the festival committee
organizes outdoor balls, and a boules (petanque) competition,
surrounded by a fair-like atmosphere.
- During Festiv’Art, a street-based celebration in July, the village hosts
street theatre, jugglers, circus performers, dancers,
musicians, etc.
- The Festival of Saint-Donat on 7 August is a time of rejoicing
throughout the village lasting several days, much to the
delight of holiday makers. At this time of year, the evenings are mild
and people dance late into the night.
- From 16 to 31 August, the “August in the Pays de Fayence”
association hosts an exhibition in the Pénitents chapel
- String Quartet Festival in the churches of the canton of
the Pays de Fayence in October
http://www.quatuors-enpaysdefayence.com
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TOWN HALL (MAIRIE)
Place de la Mairie - 83440 CALLIAN
Tel. +33 (0)4 94 39 98 40 - Fax: +33 (0)4 94 39 98 41
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Web site : http://www.callian.fr
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Tourist Office
President: Mrs Annie EYMERIE
Address: 3, place Bourguignon - 83440 CALLIAN
Tel./ Fax: +33 (0)4 94 47 75 77
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Web site : http://www.callian.fr
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