Culture - Var Provence Cruise Club EN

Var Provence, a land that welcomed civilisations and trade, offers astonishing cultural heritage and abounds in many relics, bearing witness to its history. From megaliths to Roman cities, from medieval villages to wealthy religious heritage, or military heritage such as the memorial Museum of the Second World War landing, Var reveals its rich past through remarkable sites.

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Fréjus: A City with 2000 years of History

Fréjus, 2000 years of History ! Fréjus was the first Roman military harbor of the Mediterranean coast. Nowadays it is a popular city of Art and Culture because of its numerous historical monuments to visit. Roman...
La Cadière d’Azur: Best Kept Secret Provencal Village

What about La Cadière? La Cadière, in Southwest of Var, is a typical Provencal village perched with a lot of character. The village holds an exceptional brightness which was immortalized by famous painters like...
Domaine du Muy: A Contemporary Sculpture Park nestled in the Forest

What is the “Domaine du Muy”? Imagine a 12-ha park nestled in a wild, unspoiled Mediterranean forest. Following a 2km path (about 45 min’ walk), the visitors are surprised to find 37 giant sculptures, proof of...
Toulon Opera House: The Second-Largest Opera House in France

What is “Toulon Opera House”? Toulon Opera House was inaugurated in 1862 and was at the time the largest opera house in France with a main room of 1 797 seats. The Garnier Opera in Paris opened in 1875, meaning...
Fréjus, Colonial & Military Heritage Tour

A rich heritage of different cultures The Colonial & Military Heritage Tour: Military history has been an important part of Fréjus past from the time of Emperor Julius Caesar to today. Fréjus was a land of...
The Rayol Mediterranean Garden: A Green Lung Right on the Beach

What is “The Rayol Garden”? The Rayol is a natural protected site of 20ha, located on the coast between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez. The famous French gardener Gilles Clément designed the garden as “a...
Fréjus, The Incredible Heritage Tour

Travel trough time thanks to a subtle mixture of culture and worships from different continents A Tour across the continent : Fréjus is full of different cultures and places of worship: Star with the visit ofthe...
Explore The Thoronet Abbey: A Jewel in the Heart of Provence

What is “The Thoronet Abbey”? Surrounded by hills, the Thoronet is one of the most outstanding abbeys in France. It was built in 1 146 by the Cistercian Order and, although it is centuries old, it remains one of...
Ecotours Experiences on the Red Rocks of Esterel Hills

EcoSustainable Tours for all Tastes From Saint-Raphaël or Fréjus harbour, discover the Estérel massif and its exceptional landscapes thanks to a multitude of zero-emission activities! Board your iconic nosmoke...
Confidential Gourmet Experience: If France could fit in a Bottle or in a Plate

Confidential Gourmet Experience: If France could fit in a Bottle or in a Plate You have already participated in dozens or more wine tastings, cheese & wine pairings, yet this is a one kind gourmet experience....
Discover the Provencal Pompeii

Discover the Roman Spirit of Fréjus Start with a Guided Tour of the Roman Monuments (about 3 hours): Theatre, Amphitheater,Gate of Gaul, Gate of Rome, Aqueduct and Ramparts. Then visit the Last Archeological...
All about the renown Fig “Violette de Sollies”

Tour in the French Fig Capital ! The history of the fig While some places are famous for their wine or their cheese, Solliès-Pont in known for its fig, more precisely its “violette”. The fig finds in Vallée...