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Ampus, or Empus as the local people in the Provence call it, is a municipality located in the Var department in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The arrondissement is Draguignan and the city of Draguignan is 14 km away. It is located in a hilly environment with plains on one side and an extended non accessible governmental domain separating it from the gorges du verdon on the North .


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This old and characteristic village is loyal to its cultural heritage. It has numerous small lanes and shaded squares. The village has many small fountains and traces of the Roman occupation ( at what time Ampus was known as Emporium). The traditional spirit gives an original charm for the visitor in Ampus. The village of Ampus is calm and counts approximately 750 inhabitants half of Probably most known for a car race that used to be held here called “course de cote”. The highest speed attained during this race was 240km/h in 1981! being one of the rare times something went things went fast as it seems that time has not moved ahead in this little village.


Property Ampus

Being Close to the city of Draguignan Ampus is a good option for a second house. It offers the city and its facilities year round in Draguignan but also has the calm and charm of the Provence village. It is close enough to the lac de Ste Croix for watersports and offers multiple facilities for hikers and (ATB) Biking. The beauty of this part of the provence also offers inspiration to many artists and galleries and art shops are omni present.

The elevation of 600m results in the day temperature coming down at night and thus nights are enjoyably cool compared to day temperatures in summer. This helps for a good night sleep with open windows opposed to the warmer temperatures on the côte d’azur.

Property Provence is connected with real estate agents for Ampus. Although the village of Ampus has limited houses due to the low number of inhabitants, Ampus is a sought after location in the Provence and the property market is quiet active concerning the size of the municipalty. The offer varies from charming old village houses to bastides in the country side. Being close to the prettiest village of France Tour Tour people Ampus is a good opportunity to find slightly less expensive though equally charming properties, being villas, country houses or even plots of land.

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