1) Departure point: Tourist Office, Place de la République (by the "Hôtel de Ville").

2) Turn left at the "Hôtel de Ville" (Town Hall) into Rue du 11 Novembre, where you will come to the 16th century Romanesque Saint-Sauveur church (take a look at the 20th century carved triptych by André Carton in the gothic-style side nave).

3) Next, head up Rue Nationale and take the 2nd porch on your left then the 2nd road on your right : Rue de l'Horloge. In these steep streets, you will discover some amazing ancient porches, some of which date back to the 15th century and are carved in serpentine (a green stone) from the Maures Hills and basalt.

4) You will then come to the "Tour de l'Horloge" or Clock Tower (private property which can be viewed from outside only) and the old drawbridge - the remains of an ancient castle.

5) Head back down via the Rue du Piquet (ceramic workshop) and through the porch on your left leading to "La Demeure-Musée Sellier" - home to the town's library and venue for numerous events and modern art exhibitions.

6) Exit from Rue Nationale on the left to Saint-Roch chapel (built in the 16th century when the village was devastated by the Plague). Rebuilt in the 19th century, it now exhibits a number of contemporary works of art.

7) Head down Rue Bianqui, then Rue Edgar Quinet. After the "Maison de Retraite" retirement home, you will come to the "Musée des Templiers" on your right (museum dedicated to the Templars) (prior booking required).(Phone : +33 (0)4.94.54.08.42).

8) Opposite the Post Office and the Centre Culturel you will see the "Etablissements Courrieu", where the village's famous briar pipes are made. The visit could end with a little shopping in the village centre.

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