Sanary-sur-Mer
Sanary-sur-Mer is found between Bandol (direction Marseille) and Toulon, at the western end of the Cote d'Azur.
The 13th century tower in the centre of the houses that line the port was once part of an important defensive system for the town, and the village developed in the middle ages around the tower.
A quiet (for the Riviera) town, Sanary-sur-Mer has a a pretty harbour lined with palm trees and pastel coloured houses, and is a pleasant place to explore.
The church within the town (Saint Nazaire) is of recent (19th century) construction. Follow the headland west to see also the Chapel Notre Dame de Pitié, a 16th century chapel , and also to enjoy the very good views of the coast and the small islands that lie offshore.
Note: it was in the waters off Sanary-sur-Mer that Jacques Cousteau developed the diving equipment that is still crucial to deep-sea diving.
Note 2: a plaque in the village commemorates the German authors who sought exile in Sanary-sur-Mer before the second world war. Many were subsequently interned by the French as enemy aliens. The writers included Bertolt Brecht and Thomas Mann among many others.
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Tourist Classifications for Sanary-sur-Mer
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Sanary-sur-Mer, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Sanary-sur-Mer.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
32 km: Aubagne (Marcel Pagnol birthplace) 6 km: Bandol (French Riviera port town) 12 km: Saint Cyr sur Mer (coast resort and town) 14 km: Toulon (French Riviera resort)
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