
Villa Aurelienne
Photo courtesy of M. Leone, Leone Studio, Frejus
On a small hill between the Reyran and Valescure valleys sits the
Aurelienne Villa, a beautiful building of the palladien style. Gardens
surrounding the Villa include remains of Roman aqueducts.Built in 1880
by J. H. Crawford, acquired by the Schweisguth family in 1913, Charles
de Gaulle visited here on several occasions. The Villa became the
property of the city of Frejus in 1988. It is currently used for
cultural events and provides suites for visiting dignitaries.