Gassin · Var
3- Leï Barri
This walk along Gassin's old ramparts links the panoramic terrace to place Deï Barri. It passes below the church and near the botanical garden, with views of the coast.
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Places to discover : Var
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61 · Places to discover
La Celle · Var
Abbaye de La Celle
In La Celle, the former Benedictine abbey preserves Romanesque buildings and restored monastic spaces. The site can be explored independently and also hosts a cultural programme.
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Le Thoronet · Var
Abbaye du Thoronet
Visit this Cistercian abbey to discover its Romanesque architecture and monastic spaces. Temporary exhibitions complement the visit to the monument.
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Callas · Var
Former municipal mill of Callas
This former water-powered mill in Callas explains the traditional stages of olive oil production. The site and its equipment can be explored on organised visits by reservation.
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Le Luc · Var
Former Notre Dame de Nazareth Church and its Hexagonal Tower
On Place Pasteur, the remains of the former Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth church and its hexagonal tower reflect several transformations of Le Luc's historic centre. The bell tower, added in the 16th century, is the main lan…
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Cuers · Var
Aqueduc des 5 ponts
On the road to Valcros in Cuers, this aqueduct features a series of arches once used to supply fountains and irrigate crops. View the structure from accessible areas without entering neighbouring properties.
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Fréjus · Var
Roman aqueduct
The aqueduct remains bear witness to the network that carried water to the Roman town of Fréjus. Some of the arches can be seen near avenue du XVe Corps d’armée.
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La Cadière-d'Azur · Var
Avenue Henri Jansoulin
This avenue in La Cadière-d'Azur runs along the façades of the hilltop village and offers views of the hills and vineyards. It is a place to pause on foot and take in the landscape and the surroundings of Saint-André …
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Fréjus · Var
Barrage de Malpasset
In the Reyran valley, the remains of Barrage de Malpasset recall its collapse in 1959. This is an open-air memorial site, not a dam still in operation.
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Saint-Raphaël · Var
Notre Dame de la Victoire Basilica
Built in the late 19th century by architect Pierre Aublé, Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire stands out for its Romanesque-Byzantine façade and forms. Located on boulevard Félix-Martin, this basilica is part of Saint-Raphaël's…
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Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume · Var
Sainte Marie Madeleine Basilica
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine basilica stands in the centre of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Explore its Gothic nave, crypt and historic furnishings independently or with an audio guide. The building remains a place of wors…
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La Seyne-sur-Mer · Var
Batterie de Peyras
Batterie de Peyras is a former military structure in the Cap Sicié massif, in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Arrange an interior visit with the operator; check access rules for the massif before travelling.
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Six-Fours-les-Plages · Var
Batterie du Cap Nègre
On cap Nègre in Six-Fours-les-Plages, this former coastal defence battery now hosts temporary exhibitions. Its position between the bay of Sanary and the Brusc roadstead helps explain its role in protecting the coastl…
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La Crau · Var
Beal or Canal Jean Natte
The Canal Jean Natte runs through La Crau and reflects the history of water in the town. Fed by the Gapeau, it served mills and later irrigation, and can be seen in particular around the parc du Béal.
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Comps-sur-Artuby · Var
Bonne-Fontaine
Near the village of Comps-sur-Artuby, Bonne-Fontaine combines a vaulted pool with a lower basin dated 1738. This heritage stop offers an insight into past uses of water.
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Le Beausset · Var
Sundial
At the top of the Beausset-Vieux hill, this sundial stands on a terrace of the Notre-Dame chapel. Its rod casts a shadow on a stone base to show solar time. You can discover it on a walk up to the site.
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Aups · Var
Joffre sundial
On Rue Gabriel-Péri in Aups, the Joffre sundial retains decoration dated 1777, restored in 2004. It is a heritage feature to look out for on a walk through the village.
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Fréjus · Var
Saint-Léonce Cathedral, Fréjus
Discover Saint-Léonce cathedral in the old centre of Fréjus. Its two naves, glazed-tile bell tower and woodwork reveal the building’s successive transformations. Inside, look for the Saint Margaret altarpiece and the …
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Saint-Tropez · Var
Chapelle Sainte-Anne Saint-Tropez
On the heights above Saint-Tropez, chapelle Sainte-Anne stands among pine and cypress trees. Its surroundings offer views towards the bay and countryside, while the interior holds votive offerings associated with sail…
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Collobrières · Var
Chartreuse de la Verne
In the heart of the massif des Maures, the Chartreuse de la Verne opens some of its buildings to visitors. The self-guided route includes the gatehouse, bakery, a monk’s cell and the Romanesque church. A booklet helps…
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Saint-Tropez · Var
Citadelle de Saint-Tropez
Climb up to the citadel of Saint-Tropez to explore both a fortification and local maritime history. Inside the keep, the museum traces the activities of fishermen, shipyards and sailors who travelled far afield. The r…
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Fréjus · Var
Cloister of Fréjus Cathedral
In the heart of Fréjus, step into the cloister to admire its slender marble columns and, above all, the images painted beneath its timber roof. Figures, animals and fantastical creatures form a striking medieval decor…
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Six-Fours-les-Plages · Var
Collégiale Saint-Pierre
At the top of the Vieux Six-Fours hill, the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre combines heritage discovery with panoramic views. Inside, the older parts of the building house religious artworks and contemporary stained…
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La Valette-du-Var · Var
Domaine de Baudouvin
At the foot of Coudon, explore jardin de Baudouvin along its paths, pools and water channels. The kitchen garden, orchard and flower-filled areas illustrate several traditional uses of a Provençal garden. Water plays …
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