The old village of Carcès is known for its winding streets, the ruins of the medieval castle and façades with glazed roof tiles. Between Carcès and Cabasse lies Lac Sainte-Suzanne, which is also commonly known as “lac de Carcès”. The lake covers 99 hectares and is fed by the Caramy and Issole rivers.
Anyone looking to find or rent a holiday apartment in Carcès is planning their stay directly at this destination.
Nature
Lac Sainte-Suzanne is part of the “Val d’Argens” Natura 2000 site. Its shores, with reed beds and various aquatic plants, provide habitats for numerous animal species. The lake offers opportunities for walking, jogging, fishing, picnicking and cycling, as well as nature observation and birdwatching.
The Chutes du Caramy are a 7-metre-high double waterfall between the village of Carcès and the lake. They can be reached on foot from the stadium or from the car park at the lake; both routes are 3.5 kilometres long.
Culture and history
The Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Carami in Carcès has been listed as a Monument historique since 2 December 1988. It can be reached on foot or by car and is located approximately 1 kilometre from the centre of Carcès. The Romanesque Chapelle Saint-Jaume in Carcès is listed on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage route.
A circular walking tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours leads through the medieval town of Carcès and presents its history and sights using numbered plaques.
The tour “Circuit des fresques et des fontaines” leads to 10 murals on the façades of shops, the tourist office and municipal buildings. It also follows the 20 fountains in the village of Carcès. The approximately 1.5-hour walking tour was created and developed by the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire de La Provence Verte.
The guided tour “Carcès, un voyage au temps des seigneurs” explores the medieval district as well as façades with glazed roof tiles and trompe-l’œil frescoes. It ends at the Hameau des Vignerons with a guided tasting of wines from Provence. The Médiathèque Municipale in Carcès offers various workshops and exhibitions on painting, sculpture, photography and educational topics throughout the year.
Things to do
The hike “Les Chutes du Caramy et le Lac à Carcès” begins at the Siméon car park by the stadium in Carcès. The VTC-VAE cycling tour “Lacs et châteaux” starts at the Carcès tourist office, passes through the village and continues towards the lake.
The Maison de la Pêche & de la Nature in Carcès offers fishing activities, virtual reality experiences, a fishing simulator, exploration of the aquatic habitat, ecology lessons, fish observation and interactive nature games. The Office de Tourisme de Carcès enables reservations for activities and concerts in the 43 municipalities of La Provence Verte & Verdon.
Further destinations: Solliès-Ville, Auribeau-Sur-Siagne, Garéoult, Collobrieres, Claviers, Aups, Ginasservis, La Crau
