Besse-sur-Issole

- History and heritage: Known to be the homeland of Gaspard de Besse, real precursor of the revolution and Provencal bandit 1757-1781. Gaspard de Besse, born Gaspard Bouis, had a specialty! Stop the coaches to strip the travelers. His motto was, however, "Scare but never kill" and only attacked the rich.

- The situation: In the heart of the Var, Besse sur Issole is located 3 kilometers south of the national road 7, between Brignole and Le Luc.
- Living in Besse sur Issole: Number of inhabitants: 3,085, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, nursery and primary schools, markets every Wednesday on Place du Pradont, media library, cinema, TGV station (Draguignan) only 30 minutes away, 90 kilometers from Marseille International Airport, equestrian center, tennis, pétanque, hiking
- To see: The statue of Marianne which sits proudly above one of the old fountains in the village. The clock tower with its belfry and campanile, the many fountains including the listed Romanesque fountain which is located on the site of the old town hall. The natural lake of 4 hectares where children used to jump from the diving board and swim, or the meeting place for fishermen! now, the lake has become the place to go for family walks and picnics with friends. If you walk around the lake, you will come across the municipal campsite and its tavern. You can walk to Mont Saint Quinis, which is a long rocky ridge that offers a route of ridges. You can stop and visit the Saint Quinis chapel, nestled in a clearing that is worth a detour thanks to its walls covered with votive offerings. The panorama that will be revealed to you over the village of Besse sur Issole, over the Issole valley and over the wooded hills of oaks, broom, thyme and pines over more than 20 hectares will amaze you!
- Good reasons to buy in Besse sur Issole: In the heart of the Var, Besse sur Issole is a charming little village where life is good. A true haven of softness, Besse sur Issole offers you a warm and friendly atmosphere. Many food shops welcome you there, as in the center of the village, where two bars / brasseries open their terraces facing each other and where the villagers are happy to meet for a small morning coffee, the midday special and much more. obviously the evening aperitif!
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