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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...
  • Museum of Arts & Traditions
    Discover the Museum’s history An ethnological museum that traces the daily life of the inhabitants of the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in the heart of the city, the Museum was created under the impulse of the...
  • The ”Olive Tree City”: Ollioules
    A Village packed with History Ollioules could be compared to an open art book. Monuments from different periods are scattered through town; from Romanesque to Hausmanian style, centuries have left a distinct yet soft...
  • 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...
  • Discovering a Provencal Estate & its History
    A renowned estate rich in history! The Château de Saint Martin is located in the heart of Provence, ideally situated between the Mediterranean Coast (Gulf of Saint Tropez at 25km) and the Gorges du Verdon in the...
  • 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...
  • Unusual Wine Estates: Must-see in Var Provence
    Unusual Wine Estates “Fabre wine company” has 7 wineries spread over 550ha around the city of Hyères. The Château de l’Aumérade (in Pierrefeu-du-Var) is open to public and offers tours including the 3 500m2...