Agriculture and the Var valley

The name La Gaude is thought to come from the Celtic Gaud, meaning forest or wooded area, from which is derived the word Alagauda, a term that first appears in 1075. In the past, the Gaudois drew their main resources from olive trees, wheat and vines, and La Gaude wine was renowned. Later, they began to grow orange trees, carnations and roses.

Interpretation of the landscape :

The village of La Gaude is built on a ridge overlooking the Cagne, but from this point, the view is over the...