Means of transport Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Sanary-sur-Mer is a bit like Saint-Tropez, only less overrated. Or perhaps it's the Saint-Tropez of before the glamour craze that has taken over, with all the starlets and yachts that invade its port in summer. Sanary-sur-Mer, on the other hand, has kept its small fishermen's port and remains very authentic. Here, you can admire the pretty, colorful fishing boats known as "les pointus". You'll love taking photos of them, so picturesque and typical of Sanary. A wide promenade is planned for 2024.

It is one of the major ports of call in the Mediterranean, where people walk around just to see all the big ships moored in the old port. A sight not to be missed. In the heart of the village, it offers a capacity of 734 moorings divided into two basins covering an area of nine hectares. A fuel station, a fenced technical area, located south of the Lescudier basin is available to users. If you want to rent boats for the day, it is also possible at the large parking lot.

La Ciotat is the beginning of the Riviera after Marseille, the place where you finally feel like you're on the French Riviera. It looks like Cannes with its palm trees and seaside restaurants but much simpler. La Ciotat has 4 harbours that can accommodate more than 1,500 boats: theMarina, the Port des Capucins, the Port Saint-Jean, and finally the Port Vieux.Old but new at the same time, since it has just undergone a major rehabilitation project. 10 months of work and a result that has lived up to the expectations of the Ciotadens for many years.

Port Fréjus is a dynamic port, in constant evolution, which has become an emblematic district of the city, where the establishment of numerous shops and restaurants brings animation. As far as security is concerned, the site is permanently under video surveillance and a night guard is present 365 days a year. The port offers boaters a full range of services, a shipyard, fresh water points available on all pontoons, 4 sanitary facilities, spread out over the port and open 24 hours a day, and a lounge area above the harbour master's office.

The first phase of one of the windows of Marseille, the place of convergence of the Marseille people, took place just before the event Marseille Provence 2013. The semi-piétonisation of this highly mineral natural space pays homage to its original aspect of 26 centuries ago, when Protis reaches its vaisseau vessel in the calanque of the Lacydon. The Old Port has been completely redesigned, redesigned, and the beautiful share has been made to pedestrians that significantly reduce the previously dedicated place for motorists. The second stage, with the end of the paving of the Island of Neuve (delivery before summer 2016) and the Port Pier (in 2017), as well as the creation of a parks of the Catalans and Fort Saint-Nicolas parks, and that of a public garden in the Anse du Pharo, started in September 2015 and will end in 2020. If the barriers to the Old Port have disappeared, further improvements have been made to the use of recreational boaters.

The former maritime station has been completely dismantled to give way to a modern project, designed to accommodate bus boats serving certain cities of Toulon. As you may know, the Mistral network is buses around the entire TPM community and the town of Toulon, but also three maritime lines at your service for faster, economical and pleasant journeys. Line 8 M will take you to Seyne, line 18 M in Beaches and Tamarisks, and line 28 M on the peninsula of Saint-Mandrier. Each crossing lasts an average of 20 minutes and is paid with a normal transport card. You can also buy a ticket directly on the boat. The little plus: Night shuttles after the days and the season, to get to the end of Toulon at any Time (every night during the summer season)!

La Méridionale is the historic company for crossings between Marseille and Corsica. On board, you'll enjoy a warm welcome and top-quality services. You'll enjoy a comfortable cabin and a tasty Corsican-inspired meal concocted by the chef and his brigade. You'll travel in serenity and relaxation. Crossings are made at night on board human-sized ships, and 90% of customers say they are satisfied with their crossings on board (survey of 2,494 customers in 2022).

Who has never seen a green bus with the Flixbus logo run on the highway in recent years? Offering national and international lines from Marseille, this company offers to travel in new and comfortable buses, with wi-fi and a friendly staff (not always French-speaking, it should be known). Tickets sold from 5 euros for the shortest journeys and connections from Marseille to Toulon, Nice, Genoa, Perpignan, Toulouse, Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, etc. Travelling simply and without paying a high price is more possible than ever. It is also the most economical way to get directly from Marseille to Nice airport.

Located at the entrance to the town from Fréjus, the Sainte-Maxime marina and its harbor master's office is home to 400 pleasure boats, five fishermen with their sales stalls, a yacht club and a yachting association. It offers a wide range of services, including a reception dock, a fuel station open 24 hours a day, a parking lot, shuttles and water cabs, a shipyard, a craning and handling area.

S for Stella, who greets you with a smile, and L for Laurent, who has his hands in the engine. These two, a couple in the city and a dynamic duo in this garage, have won the loyalty not only of local residents, but also of tourists and festival-goers, who come to fill up their tanks, change their tires or have a minor bodywork problem. Car - motorcycle - camper repairs. Laurent and his team are professionals who take care of everything. You can trust them: no scams, transparency is the rule. Tested and approved by Le Petit Futé.

Linked to the main stations in France and Europe, Saint-Charles station offers more than 15 Marseille/Paris journeys per day, in about 3 hours 30 minutes. You can compare fares and discounts at the ticket offices and terminals or on the website. You will find all the information on the TER lines on site, not forgetting the bus station in the heart of the station. To wait, think of the heated waiting room with seats, the sunny terraces, the commercial shops, bars and fast food restaurants, luggage lockers...

Embark for the island of Porquerolles or Port-Cros on board the company Les Bateaux Verts, and discover the emblematic sites of these islands with multiple charms. The duration of the stopover is about 4h30 for Porquerolles and 5h30 for Port-Cros. Enough time to explore these real jewels preserved in peace and quiet. Departures from Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Cavalaire or Les Issambres. The staff on board is welcoming. Please note that in case of bad weather conditions, crossings may be cancelled.

The port of Nice is called Port Lympia, after the spring that fed this ancient marshy lake. Opened to navigation in the ^18th century, facing the square of the "Ile de Beauté", it is the first cement port in France in connection with the pebble processing factories of the Paillon valley and the second cruise port in France. It is divided into 2 parts: a commercial port at the entrance and a marina at the back where you can stroll in front of magnificent yachts. During the summer, you can discover the Côte d'Azur coastline by taking a boat trip.

Toulon-Hyères airport is the main airport of the Var. Its strategic location, in the heart of the Var and at the gateway to Provence and the French Riviera, also makes it the closest airport to Saint-Tropez (45 minutes away). Numerous international connections are available, including flights to and from Rotterdam, London, Luxembourg, Southampton and Brussels. In terms of national connections, there are also flights to Paris, Brest, Nantes, Ajaccio and Bastia. The airport's website is very well designed to prepare your visit to the region.

On the outskirts of the Arénas business district, partially built on the sea, it is the^third largest French airport after Paris and the^second largest French business aviation airport after Le Bourget. Its flights connect the Côte d'Azur to numerous destinations in France, Europe and the world. Terminal 1 is for international flights (excluding Schengen) and Terminal 2 for domestic flights. It is very well served, accessible by car, streetcar 2, train and cabs.