Mons is one of the highest villages in the canton of Fayence and the surrounding area.Mons is one of the highest villages in the canton of Fayence and the surrounding area. Mont Lachens, the highest point in the entire region at 1715 m, is located in Mons. Take a stroll through the village of Mons and you’ll notice the straight, old streets dating from the 10th and 13th centuries, lined with stone houses in the Château-Vieux quarter.

Fountains adorn the small public squares. Saint-Sébastien square will undoubtedly get your attention (a viewing table has been installed). You will have before you a magnificent and surprising view, where the sea can nearly always be seen along with the Lérins Iles off of Cannes and Fréjus Beach. At night you can see the periodic flashes from the Cap Camarat lighthouse, near Saint Tropez. You can even see Corsica when conditions are right.

The Romans discovered the springs of Siagnole and, by means of major works of art, diverted the waters to Forum Julii (now called Fréjus).Learn more

In 1260, the village was growing and a new church was built. But the 15th century was an especially dramatic period for the people living in the Mons area.Learn more

In 1461, Antoine de Villeneuve relocated some 20 families from Figounia (near Vintimille), then, after seeing the character of these rugged workers, he brought in another 40 families to repopulate the town of Mons.Learn more

In 1580, the people of Mons, who were unfriendly toward their lord, chased him out along with his family.Learn more

- The “Marine et Montagne” workshop exhibition (unique small-scale models of ships made out of match sticks).
- The municipal museum called “La Maison Monsoise”
- The Notre-Dame chapel, which dates from the 17th century, offers a splendid view of the village.
- The Mons church: The parish church, which was begun in the 13th century and expanded at various times, houses a very rare set of baroque alterpieces from the 17th century, as well as two processional crosses, all of which are listed on the national register of historic monuments.Learn more

- The Siagnole Springs: You can reach the springs either by a 30-minute walk setting out from the village (marked trail), or on a trail starting at the mill bridge.

- The Siagne Gorges: in the direction of Saint Cézaire, with the Combières caves. You will be struck by the beauty of this piece of “natural history”.

- La Roche Taillée (Carved Rock) (D56, Callian road): The road to discovery of the Siagnole springs and gorges, and the aqueduct, an impressive Roman achievement, still in use today.

- The Megaliths of Mons: Discover the megaliths outside of Mons, on a day trip (the Brainées tour) or on a short walk for the whole family (the Riens tour).

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.