Claviers (; ) is a
commune in the
Var department in the
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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region
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in southeastern
France
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.
It is approximately west of
Cannes
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.
History
Like much of France, there is evidence of the Roman presence during the early part of the past millennium. There can be seen evidence of
Gallo-Roman
Gallo-Roman culture was a consequence of the Romanization (cultural), Romanization of Gauls under the rule of the Roman Empire in Roman Gaul. It was characterized by the Gaulish adoption or adaptation of Roman culture, Roman culture, language ...
occupation south of Claviers.
See also
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Communes of the Var department
The following is a list of the 153 Communes of France, communes of the Var (department), Var Departments of France, department of France.
The communes cooperate in the following Communes of France#Intercommunality, intercommunalities (as of 2025 ...
References
Communes of Var (department)
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