The sanctuary is perched on the summit of the Signal des Anges, the highest point of the Massif des Maures.
The interior contains numerous ex-votos, some dating back several centuries, which are religious offerings made in gratitude for answered prayers.
Local history recounts that the sanctuary was established following a miraculous event involving a shepherd who discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary.
The site traditionally marks the endpoint for an annual pilgrimage involving thousands of local residents.
The Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-des-Anges sits atop the Massif des Maures in Pignans, Provence, at an elevation of 768 meters. The site originated as a 12th-century chapel, with the current sanctuary structure dating largely to the 16th and 17th centuries. It serves as a significant pilgrimage destination, centered on a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary. The complex includes a church, a cloister, and historical ex-voto paintings reflecting local maritime and rural history. Its elevated position offers extensive panoramic views over the Maures plain and toward the Mediterranean coast. The site is maintained by the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon.
The viewpoint terrace adjacent to the sanctuary entrance providing a 360-degree vista of the Var region.
Bring a windbreaker or light jacket, as temperatures drop significantly at the summit compared to the valley floor.
Wear sturdy walking shoes if you intend to explore the surrounding hiking trails of the Massif des Maures.
Carry your own drinking water, as facilities on the mountain summit are limited.
Do not attempt the drive in a large campervan or bus as the mountain roads are extremely narrow and winding.
Access can be restricted during periods of high forest fire risk, common in the Var region during summer months.
Maintain a quiet, respectful tone inside the sanctuary; shoulders and knees should be covered.
