Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer · Var
Domaine du Rayol, Jardin des Méditerranées
In Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, this garden offers a walk through Mediterranean plant landscapes. Explore independently or with a guide, during seasonal opening hours.
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Places to discover : Var
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61 · Places to discover
La Seyne-sur-Mer · Var
Fort Balaguier
On the waterfront, fort Balaguier combines the architecture of a former gun tower with an exploration of the underwater world. The museum spaces feature immersive displays, a film and exploration tools that shed light…
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Toulon · Var
Jardin Alexandre 1er
In central Toulon, the jardin Alexandre Ier links the spaces of the Chalucet district through planted paths, pools and cascading water steps. You can sit on the benches or at the large tables, admire the bandstand or …
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Toulon · Var
Jardin du Las
The jardin du Las offers a walk among remarkable trees, a meadow, a greenhouse and small areas devoted to plants or rocks. The route leads to the riverbank, with Mediterranean and exotic species to observe along the w…
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Hyères · Var
Jardin Olbius Riquier
Near the centre of Hyères, parc Olbius Riquier has paths winding around a pond, small bridges and beds of exotic plants. Palm trees, bamboo and tall trees provide a shady walk through this botanical garden. Children c…
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Toulon · Var
Musée d'Art de Toulon
The musée d’Art de Toulon invites you to explore everything from Provençal landscapes to experiments in modern and contemporary art. Its collections bring together paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs, with…
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Saint-Tropez · Var
Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma
Rediscover the familiar façade from the Gendarmes films, then step inside a museum devoted to the history of the brigade and cinema in Saint-Tropez. Recreated offices, archives, costumes and sets show how the real bui…
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Toulon · Var
Musée national de la Marine
At the entrance to the arsenal, the musée national de la Marine tells the story of Toulon’s ties with ships and their crews. Models, paintings, relief maps and instruments trace the evolution of shipbuilding and marit…
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Fréjus · Var
Pagode Hông Hiên
Step through the entrance to Hông Hiên pagoda to discover a Buddhist place of worship set in a tree-filled park in Fréjus. The site was founded by soldiers from Asia in the early 20th century. As you walk around, take…
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Cotignac · Var
Notre-Dame de Grâces Sanctuary
On mont Verdaille in Cotignac, Notre-Dame-de-Grâces sanctuary combines a church, an esplanade and a view over the plain. Please note: the official alert of 23 September 2026 states that, following the fires, access is…
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Fréjus · Var
Roman theatre, Fréjus
A short walk from the old town, the Roman theatre shows how Fréjus already brought city life and entertainment together in Antiquity. The remains, built from Estérel sandstone, are now surrounded by modern seating tha…
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Hyères · Var
Villa Noailles
In the hills above Hyères, Villa Noailles offers a chance to explore a 1920s building now used as an exhibition venue. The visit connects the story of the couple who commissioned it, Charles and Marie-Laure de Noaille…
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Draguignan · Var
Var Departmental Archives
At the Chabran cultural centre in Draguignan, the Departmental Archives preserve documents relating to the history of Var and make them accessible to the public. The venue welcomes researchers and visitors interested …
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Le Beausset · Var
Bust of Jean-Etienne-Marie PORTALIS
The bust of Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis is housed in the ceremonial hall of Le Beausset town hall, on place Jean-Jaurès. The tourist listing attributes this sculpture to Louis-Pierre Deseine. It can only be viewed by …
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Les Issambres (Roquebrune sur Argens) · Var
Former La Batterie dance hall
On the Val d'Esquières beach, the former La Batterie dance hall recalls the development of Les Issambres as a seaside resort. The building has been adapted for water sports; the interior is not presented as open for u…
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Flassans-sur-Issole · Var
Former Notre Dame des Salles Parish Church
The former Notre-Dame-des-Salles church in Flassans now houses the municipal cinema and hosts some concerts and shows. Indoor access depends on the programme, with no regular opening hours advertised in the tourist li…
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La Londe-les-Maures · Var
Former Argentière mines
The former Argentière mines bear witness to La Londe-les-Maures' mining past. Access to the gallery is restricted to guided tours organised by the tourist office, by reservation; this is not an underground site with u…
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Bauduen · Var
Passageways or Gateways
In old Bauduen, the andrones are small passageways and lanes, sometimes covered by houses. You can explore them freely on foot in the village's public spaces.
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Roquebrune-sur-Argens · Var
Aqueduc des 25 ponts
The Aqueduc des 25 ponts recalls Roquebrune-sur-Argens' former water supply. Its stone arches can be discovered amid Mediterranean scrubland, on a site described as freely accessible.
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Les Arcs sur Argens · Var
Arbre à Palabres
The Arbre à Palabres is a metal sculpture installed in Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Its composition combines a base, a crocodile forming the trunk and a tortoise at the top; it can be viewed outdoors.
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Bauduen · Var
Bauduen coats of arms in the village
Along Bauduen's lanes, the village coats of arms invite you to look closely at the façades. You can explore freely around the village; the map marker indicates the area presented by the tourist office.
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La Martre · Var
Auberge du Logis du Pin
The Auberge du Logis du Pin is a historic building in La Martre, now associated with a bistro and local services. As the site is private, you must contact its occupant to visit the building.
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La Cadière-d'Azur · Var
Avenue de la Libération
Avenue de la Libération is one of the access roads to the village of La Cadière-d'Azur. The local heritage listing recalls French troops passing along this road during the village's liberation in August 1944.
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La Cadière-d'Azur · Var
Avenue Marx Dormoy
Avenue Marx-Dormoy runs through the historic heritage of La Cadière-d'Azur. Sights include the birthplace of astronomer Auguste Charlois and the area around the village clock.
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