Culture

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.

  • Discover Bormes-les-Mimosas Bormes-les-Mimosas is a hilltop village called the “little Provençal Paradise”. It is renowned because of the gorgeous yellow flowers which bloom in the village from January to March,...
  • Discover Tourrettes, Hilltop Village Tourrettes, a picturesque Village 200m from Fayence (one of the 9 “Pays de Fayence” famous hilltop villages) is built on a hill about 20 km from the sea. In an incredible...
  • 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...
  • Under the watchful eye of Mont Faron… Mont Faron is only located a few minutes away from Toulon or La Seyne harbour. The hill – 1,916 feet high – provides a large range of hiking trips (from easy to...
  • 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...
  • What is the Memorial? Located at the top of the Mont Faron hill which dominates Toulon with an exceptional panorama of the Var coast, the memorial is equipped with the latest advances in historical research...
  • A Queen’s Favourite Retreat in the Heart of Provence Come and discover this extraordinary property Cru Classé des Côtes de Provence, where the owner will tell you himself the history of his castle, to meet...