Fayence holiday villa in Tourrettes

Local Activities .: Fayence boasts a new Cultural centre with indoor and outdoor theatres presenting theatre, concerts, ballets and films throughout the year. In addition there are exhibition rooms for art displays. The municipal tennis courts and swimming pool are a five minute drive from the house. There are many golf courses, including Terre Blanche. A newly established Health Spa is proving to be popular. Fayence itself is a famous international gliding centre offering trial flights for beginners as well as a truly spectacular gliding environment for experienced pilots. Horse riding is available locally and all levels of walking can be found in the surrounding countryside. All forms of water sports are to be found on the magnificent Lac de St Cassien within fifteen minutes drive of the Villa.

Local Colour: Fayence has a colourful local market in the village square three times a week. Here you will find local pottery and fabrics as well as fresh vegetables, cheeses and local specialities. Near-by is the local Marché Paysan (Farmers Market) which is open six days a week in the summer. Farmers from the local area bring their own produce fresh each morning to the market. Produce rarely seen at home can be found - white aubergines and courgettes flowers, for example. Eggs sold here are fresh from the hen and you can pick your own salads from a huge variety of leaves. Browse around the shelves of farm produce for locally made cheeses, wines and preserves.

Further afield : Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez, Juan Les Pins and the other fashionable resorts of the Cote d'Azur are all within easy reach from Fayence but the coast gets extremely busy in the summer and those who prefer a more leisurely environment may prefer to explore the historical villages in the region - Mons, Callian, Bargemon and St Cezaire. The Gorges of Verdon and Siagne are wonderful sights.

Gliding