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Cabasse

This endearing little village, tucked away in the green Vallé de l'Issole, prospered in the late 19th century thanks to its Bauxite mines; the village's bauxite museum pays tribute to this fascinating story and to the ancient miners, nicknamed the "Red Faces". Cabasse abounds with shady squares and ancient history, including a 16th-century church, chapels, dolmens and menhirs. Its old stones, fish-filled lake and miles of footpaths and mountain bike tracks will delight history, fishing, nature and mountain bike fans alike.

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Must see

Dolmen du Pont Neuf

This dolmen is situated adjacent to the chapel Notre Dame du Glaive, on the cliff overlooking the village. Its stone cover weighed over 5 metric tons. It harboured 1,600 teeth and bones, and 80 bodies.

Monuments, museums and curiosities

- Eglise Saint Pons : built in the 16th century. Magnificent Gothic-Provençal door with a bas-relief installed in 1900 and pretty bell topped with a wrought iron bell tower. Many items of interest.
- Chapelle Notre Dame du Glaive : very simple building erected in the 17th century. Harbours numerous ex-votos.
- Chapelle Saint Loup.
- Château des Dames de La Celle : formerly part of the Royal Abbey in La Celle; it was used to shelter the locals.
- Musée Cochimo : from bauxite to aluminium... Cabasse became relatively prosperous in the late 19th century thanks to its bauxite mines. This museum retraces the history of the mines.

Cycling Itinerary 16 In the Shade of the Maures Hills

Set in the shade of the Massif des Maures, this itinerary crosses the Var's ancient bauxite mines, sweet chestnut groves, and cork oak forests, then winds its way across the Maures plain – an enchanting site much resembling the African bush!

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Les pierres de mémoire

Série "Les carnets du patrimoine" éditée par le Conseil Général du Var

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SYNDICAT D'INITIATIVES DE CABASSE

CENTRE CULTUREL MATAVO
ROUTE DE CARCES
83340 CABASSE
tel : 04 94 69 74 68
syndicat.ini.cabasse@orange.fr

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