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Visit Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The principal monument here in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume 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 Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubagne at 29 km and Entrecasteaux at 32 km.

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Barjols

at 17 km (direction north-east)

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

See Barjols guide

Aubagne

at 29 km (direction west-south-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The small market town of Aubagne is best known for its association with Marcel...

See Aubagne guide

Entrecasteaux

at 32 km (direction east)

Entrecasteaux is a traditional Provencal town between the Gorges du Verdon and the French...

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Salernes

at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

Nicely situated in the Bresque river valley, both the medieval quarter and the shady...

See Salernes guide

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 33 km (direction south-south-west)

The beaches such as Les Lecques, the forest and the pleasant town make Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer...

See Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer guide

Aix-en-Provence

at 34 km (direction west-north-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 34 km (direction west-north-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

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

See Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte guide

Greoux-les-Bains

at 34 km (direction west-north-west), in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department

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

See Greoux-les-Bains guide

Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence

Cathedral at 35 km (direction west-north-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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Aups

at 35 km (direction east-north-east)

This pleasant town is interesting to visit during your stay near the Gorges du...

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Bandol

Seaside resort at 36 km (direction south-south-west)

The beach and the harbour, the bustling old town and the vineyards nearby all...

See Bandol guide

Villecroze

at 36 km (direction east-north-east)

Villecroze is a charming small village with a quaint historic centre and a park...

See Villecroze guide

Toulon

at 37 km (direction south-south-east)

A town with its focus firmly to the sea, Toulon is the base for...

See Toulon guide

La Ciotat

at 37 km (direction south-west), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The attractive harbour and numerous chapels in the old town are the main attraction...

See La Ciotat guide

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Markets in and near Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

Market days in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: weekly market: Wednesday;

• Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: market Wednesday (0km)
• Brignoles: market Saturday (17km)
• Gareoult: market Tuesday (20km)
• Auriol: market Thursday & Saturday (21km)
• Fuveau: market Thursday & Monday (24km)
• Cotignac: market Tuesday (25km)
• Carces: market Saturday (26km)
• Jouques: market Sunday (28km)
• Le Beausset: market Sunday & Friday (29km)
• Cuers: market Friday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France

What to do at Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume.

Grand sites of France

• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (20km)
• Gorges du Verdon (52km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Tourtour (39km)
• Ansouis (45km)
• Moustiers (53km)
• Lourmarin (53km)

National Monuments

• Thoronet Abbey (32km)
• Chateau d'If (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint Cyr sur Mer (33km)
• Ollioules (35km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Verdon (46km)
• Luberon (54km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye du Thoronet (Le Thoronet) (36km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin d’Elie Alexis (15km)
• Jardin de Baudouvin (36km)
• Domaine d'Orvès (36km)
• Jardin d'Albertas (36km)
• Parc municipal du Mugel (38km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (40km)
• Parc du 26e Centenaire (42km)
• Parc Saint Bernard (43km)
• Parc Olbius Riquier (43km)
• Jardin du castel Sainte Claire (43km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (43km)
• Parc Borély (44km)
• Jardin de la Magalone (44km)
• Parc Longchamp (44km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (44km)
• Le Plantier de Costebelle (45km)
• Jardin d’oiseaux tropicaux (46km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (50km)
• Jardin de la Louve (61km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Aix-en-Provence (35km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Massif de la Sainte-Baume (17km)
• Lac de Quinson (31km)
• Verdon (rivière) (31km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (31km)
• Lac d'Esparron (33km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (34km)
• Mont Faron (34km)
• Cap Canaille (37km)
• Parc du Mugel (38km)
• Cap Canaille (Cassis) (38km)
• Calanque de Figuerolles (38km)
• Cap Sicié (42km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (43km)
• Calanque (44km)
• Massif des Maures (46km)

Amusement park / theme park

• OK Corral (23km)

Towns of Art and history

• Marseille (43km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Sanary-sur-Mer (37km)
• Hyeres (43km)
• Bormes-les-Mimosas (51km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo du Mont Faron (34km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is in the south-east of France at 37 kilometres from Toulon, the department capital (general information: Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is 659 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 Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ollieres, Pourcieux and Tourves.

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