Tourist Attractions & Monuments Var

This small garden contains ninety rare species of tropical and Mediterranean plants, fuchsia, lantanas, hibiscus, blossoming maples, sages, banana trees, papyrus, callandrias...

It is crowned by a bell from 1551.

The Sainte-Léonce cathedral, classified as a historical monument since 1862, is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in France and one of the most visited sites in the region. It has 2 naves, Notre-Dame, composed of 3 cross vaults with cross windows and Saint-Etienne which has 6 barrel vaults. The baptistery, one of the oldest in France, located on the southwest side of the cathedral, has an octagonal room and a baptismal font.

Unique building in matter of shape and purpose, the replica of the Sudanese Mosque of Djenné was built in 1930 in the former military camp.

Rebuilt in 1508 in flamboyant style on the ruins of a twelfth century church, it houses the oldest church bell dating from Var (1458). Its pentagonal apse is lit by stained glass windows of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Built on the ramparts, it is an architectural curiosity. On December 2nd, 2004, the municipality obtained the "Heritage ribbons departmental award" for the quality of work undertaken.

La Garde-Freinet is a village that has preserved its authenticity. The picturesque roads leading to it offer wild, lush landscapes. Strolling through the narrow streets, you can admire the old wash-houses and fountains that recall the past. The village is also an ideal starting point for hiking, horse-riding and cycling. The magnificent, unspoilt countryside surrounding La Garde-Freinet is ideal for walks and hikes, with sublime views of the Maures mountains and the Mediterranean. The Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet offers more than 20 activities linked to natural, historical and traditional heritage. The commune maintains and enhances its remarkable sites, such as Fort Freinet, Moulin de l'Adrech and Notre-Dame de Miremer.

The online tourist guide offers a wealth of information on Toulon and the surrounding area. It includes information on the most beautiful villages in the Var, such as Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cotignac, Gassin, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet, Seillans and Saint-Tropez. Natural sites and landscapes not to be missed include the Verdon, the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, the Capes Taillat, Lardier and Camarat and Pampelonne beach. The Toulon harbor is also mentioned as a place to visit. For water sports enthusiasts, there are plenty of opportunities for diving, kitesurfing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and paddling. Culture buffs can visit historic sites and monuments, museums, parks and gardens, as well as picturesque villages. Finally, the guide also offers ideas for holidays, not-to-be-missed events and practical information on accommodation and restaurants.

This unusual sculpture in downtown Toulon is a life-size reproduction of the prow of the frigate La Flore, a royal ship of the ^18th century. The original figure, which represents Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, is on display at the Musée National de la Marine. Leaning against a wall, where a mast and a sail are painted, this monumental work is more than 10 meters high. It will pleasantly surprise you when you arrive on the small Vatel square, lost in the middle of the pedestrian streets of Toulon, between the Vezzani street and the Capucins passage.

This naturalist outing allows you to watch cetaceans off the Cape of Sicie and Hyeres islands. Thanks to two conferences dispensed aboard the ship, aquatic mammals that will cross your path, striped dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, black pilot whales, sperm whales and even common rorqual will have no secret for you. Other meetings with tuna, swordfish, sharks, rays, turtles and sunfish will perhaps make your boat trip a memorable one.

Boasting as many beaches as kilometres of coastline, Le Lavandou is now a popular seaside resort for holidaymakers looking for sun and sports activities. It is difficult to believe that it was only a fishing village just a few decades ago. The tourism office at Le Lavandou offers you the opportunity to explore the history of the city with a tour guide that will give you the anecdotes of this fabulous evolution. Visits take place on Tuesdays and Fridays in July and August, upon reservation.

Tariff: 10 €.

Duration: 1 p. m. to 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

An original way to discover the city, at the freshness of a summer evening. This visit, a little secret, reveals the hidden history of the medieval city in narrow lanes, stairs in calade and arched passages in light lights.
Departure in front of Porte Massillon - Wednesday at 21 pm. Book online with the Tourist Office.

Tariff: adult 9 € (from 13 years old), children 4 € (from 6 to 12 years), free up to 5 years.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

The city of Saint-Raphaël has set up two free "Riddles and secrets" courses. The first is interested in the city itself, while the second, much longer, is interested in the Pays de Fayence and requires travel by car. You only need a camera to prove that you've solved the last puzzle, a map of the city to find itself, shoe shoes for ride and a sharp mind to solve the riddles. The roadmap is available on the website of the tourist office or on the smartphone application dedicated to it.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

A 4-hour loop from the dock, the Port-Man circuit begins with the plant trail, a route of 1 h 30 round-trip linking the village to the beach of Palud, allowing to discover the Mediterranean flora through a coastline offering beautiful views. Passionnés of flora, we recommend before you get the brochure "Plant trail" at the Maison du Parc (1,50 €): it will prove useful in deciphering the numbered plates marked throughout this first part. From the landing, go to the Post Office, take the first
track on the left, and logically follow the signs "plant trail". From Fort du Moulin to Fort de Port-Man (count approximately 1 h 30), follow the point of the Miladou and its point of view on the rock of the Rascas, the Beach of La Palud (final point of the plant trail), the tip of the Galley and its panorama on the long sand, then the beach of Port-Man. In normal time, the loop ends with the massif through the ruins of the Sardine, the pass of the Four paths and the road of the forts; in the event of fire danger, a half-turn will have to be made.