Var district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Fayence

Fayence is a town in Var district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 4,603 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 34 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château de Callian (6 km), Château de la Colle Noire (10 km) and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne (10 km).

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Fayence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Fayence, Var district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fayence at a glance

Location
Var district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 4,603
Coordinates
43.6257° N, 6.6953° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fayence

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fayence: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Fayence

88 churches within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fayence

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is Château de Callian (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fayence

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is Lachens (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fayence

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is Parc Zoologique de Fréjus (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fayence

21 museums within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is La Malmaison (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Fayence

17 caves within 100 km of Fayence. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Baume (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fayence

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fayence
  2. 6 km Château de Callian · heritage site, Var
  3. 5 km Château de la Colle Noire · heritage site, Var
  4. 3 km Lac de Saint-Cassien · lake, Var
  5. 9 km Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne · church, Maritime Alps
  6. 4 km Dolmen Et Tombe En Blocs de Mauvans Sud · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  7. 13 km Back to Fayence

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fayence by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3488Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2467Château de Callian (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints631Lachens (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens827Parc Zoologique de Fréjus (21 km)
    Museums621La Malmaison (35 km)
    Caves417Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Baume (45 km)
    Beaches & coast37Église des Templiers (29 km)
    Parks17Marineland (closed) (43 km)
    Other attractions05Port de Cap d'Ail (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lac de Saint-Cassien (12 km)
    Waterfalls04Cascade de Sillans (52 km)
    Treks02Via Alpina Red R161 (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Missiri Mosque (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pagode Hông Hiên Tu (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Levant Island (86 km)

    Fayence: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fayence?

    Château de Callian (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de la Colle Noire (heritage site, about 10 km), Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne (church, about 10 km), Lac de Saint-Cassien (lake, about 12 km), Dolmen Et Tombe En Blocs de Mauvans Sud (heritage site, about 13 km), Lachens (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fayence?

    91 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Fayence?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne, about 10 km by road; Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Jérusalem (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fayence?

    Château de Callian, about 6 km by road; Château de la Colle Noire (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fayence?

    Lachens, about 17 km by road; Mont Vinaigre (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fayence?

    Start in Fayence, visit Château de Callian, then Château de la Colle Noire, then Lac de Saint-Cassien, then Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne, then Dolmen Et Tombe En Blocs de Mauvans Sud, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fayence?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Fayence

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fayence’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fayence on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.