In Pégomas, mimosa-themed attractions meet walking trails, a year-round market and the history of Saint-Pierre Church. When planning, it is worth noting the differences: the Sentier Clavary is a measured loop, while the Chemin de l’Ecluse leads to Auribeau-sur-Siagne. Mimosette and several offerings related to mimosa are seasonal.
A market and trails for different day plans
The market on Place du Logis is held every Thursday morning year-round, from 8 am to 1 pm. It offers fresh, regional produce, fruit, vegetables, handmade goods and other local products. If the market is a factor in planning your visit, check the schedule and offerings again beforehand.
The Sentier Clavary passes through Mediterranean woodland and offers views of the village and sea along the way. The loop is 2 kilometres long, with a stated walking time of 50 minutes. It also has 150 metres of elevation gain and a moderate difficulty level. Both the views of the village and sea and the trail conditions depend on the weather; the difficulty level can also change with the weather. This information helps you estimate how much time to allow for the loop, without confusing it with a trail that has no stated destination.
Another walking option is the Chemin de l’Ecluse: this trail starts in Pégomas, follows the banks of the Siagne and leads to Auribeau-sur-Siagne. This gives you a choice between two trails described in different ways: a loop with a stated distance, walking time and elevation gain, and a riverside trail with a named destination. Your choice depends on whether you want to include the loop or the riverside trail in your day.
Pégomas and the mimosa season
Pégomas is one of the towns along the Route du Mimosa and is located at kilometre 115. The Jardin des mimosas in Pégomas is also part of the story; it is home to 11 varieties of mimosa. These details give the route a local connection, while the season for harvesting and the associated products has its own distinct timeframe.
Riviera Mimosa harvests mimosa from December to mid-March; eucalyptus is harvested during the rest of the year. This seasonal distinction also matters for Mimosette: the pastry created in Pégomas is available only during the mimosa season. If you are travelling to Pégomas specifically for this specialty or for mimosa, take the season into account when choosing your dates.
The annual “Bal du mimosa” opens the mimosa season in Pégomas with dinner followed by dancing. If you would like to include the event in your trip, check the dates for the year you plan to visit. Riviera Mimosa sells mimosa products, including syrup, jam, scented products and soaps. Riviera Mimosa also offers visits to its greenhouse by appointment. La Colline des Mimosas sells mimosa and eucalyptus foliage direct from the grower; check in advance whether sales are available on your chosen date.
Saint-Pierre Church and its furnishings
Saint-Pierre Church also adds a historical and artistic note. The current building dates from the 18th century. Inside is a painting from the Napoleonic era depicting Saint Peter healing a paralysed man. The church also houses two gilded, polychrome wooden statues from the 18th century: one depicts Saint Peter, the other the Virgin Mary. Together, the building’s history, painting and statues make up a cultural theme in its own right, alongside the mimosa routes and walking trails.
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