Guided tour in the heart of the town and village : Discovering La Garde-Freinet

Historical stroll through the village Guided tour of the village of La Garde-Freinet

In the 14th Century the inhabitants of the medieval village of the Fort-Freinet decided to settle on the pass, near the main roads. Houses were built around the Parish church, St Clement.
Strolling through the small medieval lanes you will discover the different places that show the evolution of the village and of life of the inhabitants: the church, fountains, washhouse, townhall...
Industrial activities as corkmaking and silkworm breeding or the processing of chestnuts are also evoked.