La Garde-Freinet, a village in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in the Var.

Village in the heart of the Maures massif

An island in the forest... Sentinel of the Maures, the village seems literally nestled in the heart of the Maures massif. The sloping streets are lined with gardens overflowing with flowers, refreshed by pretty fountains. Stop off here to discover the ruins of the old medieval village, Fort Freinet, built overlooking the present-day village.
a "green resort", La Garde-Freinet is also the ideal starting point for exploring the Massif des Maures, on foot, on horseback or by bike. The hiking trails will take you through an exuberant natural environment where chestnut trees, cork oaks and maritime pines mingle and intermingle.

La Garde-Freinet is now the 15th Village de Caractère in the Var.