Collongues
Charming village of a hundred inhabitants, Collongues perches on a rocky spur. Its aging houses are grouped in a circle, like a castle, as if to protect themselves from attackers from heaven and earth.
Its originality is felt when you venture into its sloping alleys, which seem to lead nowhere. However, they allow you to appreciate its architectural remains: its castle, its medieval church and its vaulted porches.
The village is crossed by the Riou River, whose wide green plain of Cressonnière, shaded by the surrounding mountains, is a paradise for fishermen.
Between ancient stones and preserved nature, Collongues invites you to get lost with pleasure.
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 Collongues, the heritage watches over the village. Built in the 13th century, the Saint-Roch church is the last element to survive the battles that raged in the Middle Ages. A true witness of ancient times, it dominates the village and is one of the greatest riches. Inside, two paintings restored in 1999 adorn the altars: the first, painted by Joseph Maunier de Draguignan in 1730, represents Saint Joseph, Saint Roch and Saint Honoré; the second, the crowned Virgin holding Jesus in her arms, surrounded by Saint John the Baptist and Saint Anne.
The Saint-Roch oratory, dedicated to the patron saint of the commune, was built in 1500 during the great plague epidemic. Saint Roch has always been considered the great protector against this terrible disease.
To enjoy nature, Collongues offers horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking on the GR 510 and fishing, so many ways to discover the village and its surroundings at your own pace.
Faith, history and wide open spaces: in Collongues, we move forward, on foot or on horseback.