Setting Sun Over Massif des Maures
by Lainie Wrightson
Title
Setting Sun Over Massif des Maures
Artist
Lainie Wrightson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
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A magical sunset over the Massif des Maures. La Garde Freinet, Var, France
The following is quoted from Visit Var website - "The Maures Massif is one of the oldest and wildest landscapes in Provence. Huddled at the bottom or clinging on to its sides, 26 villages share its benefits. From Hyères to Fréjus, it stretches over almost 60km, i.e. almost a quarter of the department, of which a large part is on the coast. Covered in cork oak and chestnut trees, ‘Les Maures’ offers a wide range of landscapes for hiking and horse-riding. Discover real gems, such as the magnificent Chartreuse de la Verne, or the charming villages of La Garde-Freinet and Collobrières. The views over the Iles d’Or and the Giens peninsula from the sanctuary of Notre-Dame des Anges are outstanding.
For a long time, the economy was built around cork and chestnuts. Today, chestnuts are still an important part of daily life in some villages: local produce, craftsmanship and local festivals. Don’t miss the Chestnut Festivals in Collobrières, Mayons, Gonfaron, La Garde-Freinet and Pignans." - Lainie Wrightson Photography
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April 20th, 2021
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