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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.

  • 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...
  • From Romantism to the Belle Epoque
    From ancient Rome to Romanticism, there is only one easy step along the way in Fréjus. Romanticism : an art, a philosophy. It is thought nature that romanticism expresses its sensibility, discovered through thoughts...
  • Collobrières, Capital of the Sweet Chestnut
    Discover Collobrières… Nestled in the heart of the forested hilly chain of the Maures, Collobrières is the starting point for many walking itineraries. “Capital of the sweet chestnut “, Collobrières...
  • 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...
  • La Font des Pères
    From Medieval Food Crops to the AOC Bandol Vineyards The domain “La Font des Pères” owes its name to a spring and to the settlement in the 13th century of a religious community. There, monks would grow both vines...
  • Hyères-les-Palmiers: Must-see in Var Provence
    Hyères-les-Palmiers The visitors can discover the beautiful “City of Palm trees” with a walking tour from the old citycenter to the ruins of the medieval castle: Authentic shops, vaulted passages, shady...
  • Sanary-sur-Mer: Must-see in Var Provence
    Sanary-sur-Mer The traditional fishing port, the colorful “pointus” boats, the savors of the Provençal market, make the charm of this beautiful village. What a delight to taste sea urchins with a nice glass...