Gars
The village is located at the foot of the Gars mountain, is crossed by the Esteron, the wildest river in Europe.
A haven of peace and a source of inspiration, Gars surprises with his houses of medieval origin pressed against each other.
The water is very abundant: a multitude of springs feed the fountains and washhouses of the Roman era.
It is the native land of the famous pedagogue Célestin Freinet.
The essentials
Saint-Sauveur parish church
Dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, the parish church of Saint Sauveur was attached to the priory of the monks of Lérins. Listed as a historical monument since 1936, this church is typical of the monastic buildings of the region.
It has a single nave with 3 spans, with a medieval apse, a double bell tower and a broken hanger door.
Célestin Freinet Eco-museum
This eco-museum consists of a room dedicated to old tools and a room dedicated to Célestin Freinet.
Born in 1896, he was the designer of a new pedagogy, Freinet pedagogy, still in vogue today.
Photo Gallery
Practical information
Activités & lieux de visites
Visit of the village
Saint-Sauveur parish church
Saint-Joseph chapel
Troglodyte housing
L’école d’autrefois
Annual appointments
July
Fête de la Saint-Sauveur
August
Fête patronale de Gars
September
Fête de la Saint-Joseph