The most beautiful natural sites to discover Var

At an altitude of 443 meters, the massive Gros Cerveau offers numerous walking trails and spectacular views. A botanical trail leads to the edge of the Gros Cerveau and its panoramic heights that stretches from the islands of Hyères, in the creeks of Cassis-Marseille and the entire chain of Sainte-Baume. You can visit the cave of Garou. Follow the signs of GR 51 in red, white, blue and green. The walking routes are available at the reception of the Tourism Office of Ollioules and it will tell you the difficult circuits.

At the height of the city of Rayol, on the D 559 which runs along the coast, through the corniche des Maures. There are several naturist coves, below the road, where it is possible to practise naturism.

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.

In the direction of the Courtade beach you will see a stone point. History tells us that a young shepherd named Charles in this clearing a pine in honour of his young wife he loved so much. If the original pine that gave its name to this uncommon place has disappeared - however replaced by a young tree of the same species - the tradition has remained unchanged: young married people are invited to jump over the point to live happily and especially the ladies who want to promote a pregnancy and an offspring, the borne with a phallic shape…

700,000 years old natural excavations, these caves made of tuff offer an exceptional collection of underground landscapes adorned with stalactites, stalagmites and giant stalactites. The constant presence of water over the centuries prevented the formation of stalagmites. The monks of the abbey of Saint-Victor were certainly the first occupants of the caves. Used as hiding against the invader, they were sold in 1566 to Nicolas d'Albertas, Lord Gemenos, which he modified and strengthened.

Admire the underwater fauna and flora thanks to the submerged and transparent hull of this very special air-conditioned boat. The commented walk lasts about 30 minutes.

Just before the Oursinières, turn left direction the Cap Garonne mine, after the mine car park, park and descend to the sea. Dredge in the groves, on the pebble beach and on the rocks.

Saint-Raphaël is a town on the Côte d'Azur, offering numerous possibilities for boat excursions. Sea You Sun is a boat excursion agency based in Saint-Raphaël, offering a variety of tours. These include a visit to the Lérins Islands, with the possibility of discovering the island of Sainte-Marguerite and its famous Fort Royal, as well as the island of Saint-Honorat, famous for its monastery founded in the 4th century. Sea You Sun also offers excursions to the Calanques de l'Estérel, offering magnificent scenery with its red rocks and turquoise waters. An excursion to Saint-Tropez is also available, allowing you to discover this famous town on the Côte d'Azur.