Streets squares and districts to visit Var

Leaving the port, opposite the ferry terminal, visitors will get to the Algiers shopping street. Before taking it, go directly to your right and discover this charming cobbled square where you will be happy to see the famous card game between Caesar (Raimu) and Panisse, immortalized in bronze. Seated while playing (full size), you will find two empty seats where you can sit and share a surreal moment with them! The expression of truth and attitudes is found in their faces. You can take pictures!

Come and visit Le Castellet and its surroundings! You will discover alternately the bay of La Ciotat in the south, the Bandol vines to the east and the camp plateau to the north. From Le Castellet, you will have an exceptional panorama from a door in front of the castle square, you will be surplomberez the massif of Sainte-Baume which is part of a typical Provencal landscape, made of vineyards and olive trees!

It owes its name to the visit of the Russian imperial fleet in 1898. Completely demolished in 1944, it was replaced by massive buildings typical of the 1950s. The famous Atlantes by Pierre Puget support the balcony of the town hall of honor and the statue of the Genius of Navigation, nicknamed the Admiral of Cuverville, is enthroned there, looking towards the horizon. You will find a modern maritime station (renovated in 2013) as well as a multitude of restaurants, bars and stores facing the sea.

On the edge of the Arsenal, this square designed by Colbert and meant for the review of troops was initially called Champ de Bataille (battlefield) because it was designed for the military parade. It was the subject of controversy and nostalgia for in the good old days, it had a stand where concerts were held. These were transferred to the beautiful Jardin Alexandre Premier (the city's garden) where you can see a fine collection of rare trees.

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.

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