Amirat
On the southern slope of a hill, the village of Amirat offers an exceptional panorama of the upper Estéron valley. Of medieval origin, then located higher, it was totally abandoned and then rebuilt at the end of the 16th century.
Built on a hillside, at 860 meters above sea level, it is nestled in the middle of green hills and surrounded by vast forests. A true haven of peace, sunny most of the time, Amirat fills lovers of nature, calm and silence.
Do you like hiking? Here, you can do it on foot, on horseback or by bike, and of all levels.
Between clear horizons and forests as far as the eye can see, Amirat invites you to slow down and breathe.
Wivisites
With Wivisites, discover the Pays de Grasse in complete freedom thanks to free audio-guided tours accessible directly from your phone.
No need for a guide or schedule: choose your route, start the visit and let yourself be accompanied through the streets, villages and emblematic sites of the territory.
As you walk, discover the history, heritage, anecdotes and characters that shaped the Pays de Grasse. A simple and fun way to explore the cities and villages of the territory, at your own pace and according to your desires.
Phone in hand, listen, observe and let the Pays de Grasse tell you its story.
The essentials
In Amirat, heritage tells the story of life in the past. Built after the separation of Amirat and Castelet-Saint-Cassien, the Sainte-Anne church recalls its defensive function with its buttresses and the small number of openings: in case of danger, the inhabitants could take refuge there. Adorned with a double Genoese, a decorative element that also indicated the social rank and wealth of the owner, it foreshadows the renewal of the village in modern times.
In the Maupoil district, the Saint-Jeannet chapel was probably originally a penitent chapel. It bears the name of the patron saint of the men of Amirat. Its porch, as large as the building itself, was designed to house pilgrims, and it contains a beautiful wooden gate.
To extend the discovery, a village farm and hiking on the GR4 invite you to soak up rural life and landscapes.
Stones, faith and trails: in Amirat, we advance to the rhythm of the village.
Agenda
June : Fête de la Saint Jean
July : Fête de la Sainte-Anne
October : Fête du Rosaire
