scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Rians
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Rians
Rians sits on the route: 20 minutes from Jouques, 37km from Lac de Sainte-Croix.
Rians is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 3,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jouques, about 10 km away.
Rians (French pronunciation: [ʁjɑ̃s]; Occitan: Rians) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Rians is a provençal village in the Upper Var located north east of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. The main employment is agriculture, predominantly wine. The villageRead more
itself is built on a hill that is dominated by a 12th-century bell tower and the church of Notre Dame de Nazareth. The Town is made up of concentric medieval streets that work their way down the hill.
Notable events in Rians include dancing in the squares on 14 July, the Fête de St Laurent on 8 August and the Fête de la Courge in October.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rians?
Within an hour or so of Rians: Lavender Fields of Valensole (31 km), Lac de Sainte-Croix (37 km), Circuit Paul Ricard (40 km), Colorado Provençal (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Rians?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche Sublime (D71), Route des Crêtes (Cassis) and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Rians?
Rians is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 10 km from Jouques.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,929
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.6069, 5.7570
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Rians
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lac de Sainte-Croix
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
Circuit Paul Ricard
French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
41 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Corniche Sublime (D71)
The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
44 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
Route des Crêtes (Cassis)
A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
46 km · about 55 min drive
historic highway
Route Napoléon
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Rians
- 31 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 44 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 46 kmRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
- 48 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
- 48 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
- 48 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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