Pierrefeu-du-Var

Pierrefeu -du -Var is a commune in the French department of Var in the Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur. The place belongs to the arrondissement of Toulon and Hyeres to Canton. Pierrefeu has 5707 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) on an area of ​​58.36 km ².

Location

Pierrefeu lies in a plane on the western edge of the Massif des Maures, about 20 km north of Hyeres and the Mediterranean coast. The highest elevations in the area of the municipality are the castellas ( 445 m), the Peyrol (350 m) and Barry (149 m).

The historic center is grouped picturesquely around a prominent hill, on the summit of the old Chapel of the Holy Cross ( Chapelle Sainte Croix ) collects and from where you have an excellent view of the plain and the surrounding mountains.

History

Pierrefeu is an old medieval village that was first mentioned in the 11th century. The original name was Petrafoci and evolved over time and over Petrafog Rochafog the present Pierrefeu.

Economy

Pierrefeu is a center of agriculture, especially wine growing. Here wines with the quality seal AOC " Côtes de Provence " are generated.

Attractions

• Chapelle Sainte Croix (11th century)
• Parish Church of Saint -Jacques -le- Majeur (17th century)
• Dixmude Memorial ( 1923)
• Ruins of medieval castle
• Several wells
• Old oil mill
• Old Button Factory
• Arboretum André Luglia (forest trail and tree park )
• Wineries ( Domaines ) and wine cellars (Caves)