Seillans

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Coordinates: 43°37′59″N 6°37′59″E / 43.633, 6.633

Administration
Commune of Seillans View of Seillans
Location

Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Var
Arrondissement	Draguignan
Canton	Fayence
Mayor	René Ugo (2001-2008)
Statistics
Elevation	540 m (avg.)
Miscellaneous
INSEE/Postal code	83124/ 83440

Seillans is a small "ville perché" (perched hill-top village) overlooking the plain between the southern Alps and the Esterel, which borders the sea between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël. It has been recognized as "one of the prettiest villages of France". The commune of Seillans covers the town and its rural catchment area. It is in the pays de Fayence in the Var département in SE France.

Seillans has a steeply-inclined medieval centre, accessible only on foot, and a number of small squares and old buildings. It is the western-most of a line of such towns and villages (including Montauroux, Callian, Tourrettes and Fayence) that face south and attract tourists and each offer a variety of cultural pursuits. They are most striking when viewed from the plain below. Other local attractions include the nearby Lac St. Cassien.

Seillans is also a destination for holiday-makers, retirees and second-home owners from other parts of France and northern Europe, lured by the charming houses and scenery combined with the sunny climate and proximity to the Mediterranean. Seillans features a castle and delightful C13 church at its summit. Nearby are rustic chapels, vineyards, forests and olive groves.

Seillans has an annual Pottery Market and many concerts and occasional events throughout the year, as well as the annual Musique-Cordiale "Festival Musiques en Liberté", a fortnight when the church, the salle polyvalente and outdoor venues resound to a variety of high quality classical, choral and jazz music from international artists each August, when the area is at its most popular.