Rians tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume at 19 km from Rians

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Visit Rians: highlights and tourist information

Rians is situated in the Var department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Rians in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume at 19 km and Greoux-les-Bains at 20 km.

Rians, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

The principal monument here in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine...

See Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume guide

Greoux-les-Bains

at 20 km (direction north-east), in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department

The small spa town of Gréoux-les-Bains is well situated to explore the Lac d'Esparron...

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Barjols

at 21 km (direction east)

The most striking characteristic of Barjols is the large number of washhouses, fountains and...

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Pertuis

at 23 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vaucluse department

Pertuis is a small Provencal town to the south of the Luberon Regional Natural...

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Manosque

at 26 km (direction west-north-west), in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department

Ensure that your trip to the bustling town of Manosque includes a stroll up...

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Aix-en-Provence

at 26 km (direction west-south-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence is a traditional Provence town, with many museums and...

See Aix-en-Provence guide

Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte

Church at 26 km (direction west-south-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte is the oldest gothic church in Provence, built in the 13th...

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Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence

Cathedral at 27 km (direction west-south-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The Cathedral of Aix-de-Provence has 5th century origins and an impressive baptistery and cloister...

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Extraordinary Museum of Georges Mazoyer

Museum at 28 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vaucluse department

Museum featuring an eclectic collection of objects discovered in the ocean and various works...

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Ansouis

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vaucluse department

The quaint medieval centre, the castle and the views from Ansouis make it one...

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Valensole

at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department

Valensole is surrounded by lavender fields, and the lavender industry is also seen in...

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Cucuron

at 32 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vaucluse department

Enter Cucuron through one of its medieval gateways to discover a picturesque old town...

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Cadenet

at 35 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vaucluse department

Cadenet is a small town in the south of the Luberon Regional Natural Park...

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Riez

at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department

Your trip to the village of Riez should include the baptistery, 5th century and...

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Reserve excursions near Rians

Map of places to visit near Rians

Markets in and near Rians

• Jouques: market Sunday (11km)
• Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: market Wednesday (19km)
• Greoux-les-Bains: market Thursday (19km)
• La Tour-d'Aigues: market Tuesday (22km)
• Pertuis: market Friday (23km)
• Fuveau: market Thursday & Monday (23km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (25km)
• Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque: market Sunday (26km)
• Aix-en-Provence: market every day except Sunday (27km)
• Auriol: market Thursday & Saturday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Rians, France

What to do at Rians? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Rians.

Grand sites of France

• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (12km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Ansouis (28km)
• Lourmarin (37km)
• Tourtour (44km)
• Moustiers (46km)
• Roussillon (50km)
• Menerbes (51km)

National Monuments

• Thoronet Abbey (44km)
• Chateau d'If (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Apt (42km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (35km)
• Verdon (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (38km)
• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (45km)
• Abbaye du Thoronet (Le Thoronet) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (23km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (32km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (32km)
• Jardin d'Albertas (33km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (33km)
• Jardin d’Elie Alexis (34km)
• Jardins du château de Sauvan (37km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (37km)
• Jardin de la Louve (44km)
• Parc du 26e Centenaire (47km)
• Parc Borély (49km)
• Jardin de la Magalone (49km)
• Parc Longchamp (49km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Aix-en-Provence (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Verdon (rivière) (13km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (13km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (21km)
• Lac d'Esparron (22km)
• Lac de Quinson (24km)
• Massif de la Sainte-Baume (31km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (38km)
• Colorado Provencal (42km)
• Cap Canaille (47km)
• Gorges du Verdon (47km)
• Gorges de Régalon (48km)
• Calanque (52km)

Amusement park / theme park

• OK Corral (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Marseille (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (45km)

Geography and distances

Rians is in the south-east of France at 55 kilometres from Toulon, the department capital (general information: Rians is 640 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into the airports at Nice or Toulon. To drive from the channel ports allow about 11 hours driving time. For driving distances to Rians from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 1 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Artigues.

This page in French: Visiter Rians