The origin of Callian goes back up(raises) very far in the ancient times and is marked with the seal of the successive invaders who broke out and ceaseless wars which took place on these lands. A first site on the nearby hills of the Cavaroux was annihilated in the year 54 before J.C.

A second village, very important because the domain reached(affected) the sea, builds more low near the chapel Our Lady, was destroyed(annulled) in 1391. From then on the inhabitants grouped together(included) around their castle built on a rocky hook what gave birth to the current Callian

The current municipality of 2000 inhabitants which stretches of the North in the South at a height varying 104 to 579 metres knew how to keep(guard) its rural and Provençal authenticity.

to see :

The Castle,
The Church Our Lady and the Chapel of the Penitent.

For all information, please, contact the office of Callian's tourism.

Credit text and photo : advertising Leaflet(gatefold) "Callian, the authentic charm" Office of Tourism