Mons

Located on a mountain spur, the village of Mons, with its 814 meters, is the highest in the canton of Fayence. Vast common, approaching 800 hectares, the land is monsois floor of the altitude of 241 m (confluence Siagne - Siagnole) at 1715 m of Mount Lachens (highest point of the whole region).

Municipality	Mons
Postcode	83440
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Latitude	43.6909220 (N 43° 41’ 27”)
Longitude	6.7138040 (E 6° 42’ 50”)
Altitude	From 235m to 1712m
Surface area	76.63 km²
Population	817 inhabitants
Density	10 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Toulon (130 km, 1:33)
Insee code	83080
Intercommunality	CC du Pays de Fayence
Department	Var
Territories	French Riviera, Provence
Region	Provence-Alps-French Riviera

Tourrettes	14.2 km (19 min)
Fayence	14.3 km (18 min)
Seillans	14.9 km (25 min)
Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne	15.7 km (28 min)
Callian	15.7 km (24 min)
Séranon	16.7 km (23 min)
Montauroux	17.1 km (24 min)
Caille	17.6 km (24 min)
Escragnolles	18.2 km (22 min)
Le Tignet	21 km (33 min)
Spéracèdes	22 km (36 min)
Saint-Paul-en-Forêt	23 km (32 min)
Andon	23 km (31 min)
Valderoure	23 km (31 min)
Peymeinade	25 km (40 min)

The San Sebastian Place commands attention with its spectacular panorama: you can even see Corsica on clear days!
The parish church, begun in the thirteenth century and extended at various times, especially in the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, present a very rare set of baroque altarpiece of the seventeenth century, listed as a historical monuments and two processional crosses also classified. Visit the church Tuesday through Saturday by appointment at 15h, contact the Tourist Office.
The Chapel of Our Lady (on the road to Callian) dating from the seventeenth century offers a splendid view over the village.
The Chapel of St. Sebastian or White Penitents chapel much of which houses the City Hall today.
The Monsoise House (Municipal Museum) is the life of men and women of old.
Glass Blower - Glass Art.
Painting and glass painting.
Souvenir shop.

Information points	Tourist Office of Mons
Natural sites	Wood of the Maline

1st Sunday of July, garage sale.
Beginning of July, Cosmons, vigil with the stars.
In early August, the pottery market: In this exceptional panorama, come share the magic of the elements mastered by these professionals: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, through a selection of their most beautiful pieces.
August 15th, patronal feast of Notre-Dame, 4 days of festivities.
The third weekend of September, heritage days.
In October, Var week of hiking.
In October, concert in the framework of the string festival in the country of Fayence.
Mid-November, Christmas market.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Rock Climbing at the Siagne Gorges – Departing from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (30 mins. From Grasse)	Sports sensations	55 €	Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (8.2 km)
Canyoning Adventure at the Siagne de la Pare – Departing from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (30 mins. From Grasse)	Sports sensations	80 €	Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (8.2 km)
Visit to an engraving and lithography gallery workshop	Arts and Crafts	Free	Seillans (8.2 km)
Sea scooter trek	Nature and the great outdoors	140 € to 380 €	Montauroux (11.2 km)
Rock Climbing in Cabris (15 mins. From Grasse)	Sports sensations	36 €	Cabris (13.5 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Défens Wood and the Siagne Gorges	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Callian (7.1 km)
The Druidic Stone	Hike	Easy	1:30	Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (10.8 km)
Siagne valley	Hike	Intermediate	2:30	Le Tignet (12.1 km)
Peak of the Eagle	Hike	Intermediate	3:30	Thorenc (14.7 km)
Old millstone workshop and hill fort	Hike	Easy	2:00	Bagnols-en-Forêt (17.2 km)

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