Malaussène: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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Geographical location
Malaussène lies at the exit of the Gorges de la Mescla on the right bank of the Var. The village is situated on a ridge at an altitude of 375 m on the northern slope of Mont Vial and overlooks the valley. The municipality largely consists of valleys and small limestone peaks; its highest point is the 1,418 m-high Col de Serse.
The village of Malaussène can be reached via a narrow, 2 km-long road with several hairpin bends. The Chemins de Fer de Provence serves Malaussène from Nice via the Malaussène stop.
Anyone planning a stay in Malaussène will want to rent a holiday apartment.
Landscape and trails
In Malaussène-d’en-Haut, the ruins of the original village and its castle have been preserved, including impressive Cyclopean walls. The hamlet can be reached via a very steep footpath in about 15 minutes and offers a beautiful viewpoint over the valley.
The Circuit du Serse begins in Malaussène at an altitude of 380 m. It is classified as a moderately difficult hike with a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The trail leads through shady undergrowth and past rocks smoothed by erosion in the secluded Serse Valley.
Culture and buildings
The Chapelle Saint-Joseph dates from the 17th century. It stands on the hilltop and offers a beautiful view over the Var Valley.
The Église Notre Dame de l’Assomption dates from 1639. On the outside, it features a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles as well as a square bell tower of Lombard type; the interior is designed in the Baroque style.
Visits to the Église Notre Dame de l’Assomption are possible after contacting the town hall secretariat in advance and making an appointment during the town hall’s opening hours.
The 40-metre-high Viaduc de la Ratte was built between 1770 and 1775 to carry water to the village of Malaussène. The canal built to supply Malaussène with water is 7 km long; construction work began in 1714. Construction of the canal took 60 years.
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