Var places to visit and attractions

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Var department of Provence. See also our Var travel guide

Agay

Agay is a very small Riviera resort to the south of the Massif d'Esterel

See Agay guide

Aiguines

Aiguines is a small traditional Provencal village between the Lac de Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon

See Aiguines guide

Aups

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

See Aups guide

Bagnols-en-Foret

Bagnols-en-Foret is a pleasant town close to the popular Gorges of the Blavet River

See Bagnols-en-Foret guide

Bandol

The beach and the harbour, the bustling old town and the vineyards nearby all contribute to making Bandol a very popular destination

See Bandol guide

Bargeme

More than 1000 metres above sea-level, it is no surprise that the views are as much part of the attraction as the historic village in Bargeme

See Bargeme guide

Barjols

The most striking characteristic of Barjols is the large number of washhouses, fountains and waterfalls which are found in almost every shady square and corner

See Barjols guide

Bauduen

Bauduen is a pretty village with a beach on the shores of Lac de Sainte-Croix in Provence

See Bauduen guide

Bormes-les-Mimosas

The lovely historic centre of Bormes-le-Mimosas overflows with plants and flowers

See Bormes-les-Mimosas guide

Callian

You might lose all sense of orientation in the winding streets of Callian- keep going uphill and eventually you will reach the castle!

See Callian guide

Cavalaire-sur-Mer

The focus at family-friendly Cavalaire-sur-Mer is firmly on the beach and related activities

See Cavalaire-sur-Mer guide

Draguignan

Much of the medieval centre of Draguignan is now lost, but the town will be on your list if you want to find a good shopping experience

See Draguignan guide

Entrecasteaux

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

See Entrecasteaux guide

Fayence

Fayence itself is a pleasant, unspoiled small town and well placed to explore the pretty villages of the Pays de Fayence region

See Fayence guide

Flayosc

A stroll to admire the fountains in the quiet historic centre of Flayosc is a perfect contrast to some of the more visited Provencal towns

See Flayosc guide

Frejus

Among other historic sites, the town of Frejus has one of the best ancient baptisteries in France

See Frejus guide

Gassin

Gassin, listed as a 'most beautiful village in France' is high on a hill above Saint-Tropez

See Gassin guide

Grimaud

The scenic village of Grimaud is made even more charming by the many gardens and flowers in the village

See Grimaud guide

Hyeres

Hyères has an extended historic centre with parks and a castle as well as a charming 19th century quarter in the town

See Hyeres guide

Iles d'Hyeres

The Iles de Hyeres, off the Riviera coast, are perhaps the most beautiful coastal islands anywhere in France

See Iles d'Hyeres guide

La Croix-Valmer

It is the wide choice of beaches that attracts most visitors to La Croix-Valmer

See La Croix-Valmer guide

Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou is a quiet resort on the Cote d'Azur with several beaches close by

See Le Lavandou guide

Les-Arcs-sur-Argens

Les Arcs, with its historical Parage quarter, is a very lovely historical town

See Les-Arcs-sur-Argens guide

Lorgues

The town of Lorgues is quite a quiet town, and very typical of Provencal towns in having a historic centre to explore

See Lorgues guide

Massif de l'Esterel

The Massif d'Esterel is a substantial region of countryside on the riviera with hiking trails through the red-rock scenery

See Massif de l'Esterel guide

Mons

The elevated position of Mons, at 800 metres altitude, means the views across the Mediterranean stretch an extraordinary distance

See Mons guide

Montauroux

Most visitors will combine a trip to Montauroux with some time at the leisure Lake of Saint-Cassien nearby

See Montauroux guide

Port Grimaud

The port at Port Grimaud, and the colourful houses along the waterfront, is mostly quite new and very beautifully maintained

See Port Grimaud guide

Presqu'ile de Giens

The Presqu'ile de Giens is a peninsula with beaches, a nature reserve, pretty coastline and small ports to explore

See Presqu'ile de Giens guide

Ramatuelle

A small village just a short distance inland from Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle can become rather busy - but is also very recommended...

See Ramatuelle guide

Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Roquebrune-sur-Argens combines a traditional Provencal village, a beach resort...and a great chocolate shop!

See Roquebrune-sur-Argens guide

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

The beaches such as Les Lecques, the forest and the pleasant town make Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer a popular summer resort

See Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer guide

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

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

See Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume guide

Saint-Raphael

The clean and popular resort of Saint-Raphael is one of our favourites along this section of the Riviera

See Saint-Raphael guide

Saint-Tropez

As well as its very famous harbour, town centre and beach Saint-Tropez also has a charming medieval village centre to explore

See Saint-Tropez guide

Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime has a small town to explore, but it is as a popular family beach resort that it is better known

See Sainte-Maxime guide

Salernes

Nicely situated in the Bresque river valley, both the medieval quarter and the shady valley in Salernes should feature on your itinerary

See Salernes guide

Sanary-sur-Mer

The historic boats and the palm trees around the pretty harbour are the highlight in Sanary-sur-Mer, with various beaches close to hand

See Sanary-sur-Mer guide

Seillans

The village of Seillans is a perched village in the Pays de Fayence region of Provence, now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France'

See Seillans guide

Toulon

A town with its focus firmly to the sea, Toulon is the base for the French Naval fleet and the National Museum of the Navy as well as having a large attractive pleasure port and harbour

See Toulon guide

Tourrettes

The small village of Tourrettes is one of several perched villages in the Pays de Fayence region of Provence

See Tourrettes guide

Tourtour

Tourtour is a very attractive and traditional Provencal village with a great deal to enjoy

See Tourtour guide

Trigance

Trigance is a charming small village and castle to the east of the Gorges du Verdon

See Trigance guide

Villecroze

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

See Villecroze guide

For more information see the Var guide

Market towns & days in Var

all markets in morning unless otherwise stated

Aups: Wednesday & Saturday
Bandol: Tuesday
Bormes-les-Mimosas: Wednesday & Saturday
Brignoles: Saturday
Carces: Saturday
Carqueiranne: Thursday
Cavalaire-sur-Mer: Wednesday
Cogolin: Wednesday & Saturday
Cotignac: Tuesday
Cuers: Friday
Draguignan: Wednesday & Saturday
Fayence: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
Frejus: Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday
Gareoult: Tuesday
Gonfaron: Thursday
Hyeres: Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday & Friday
La Crau: Wednesday
La Croix-Valmer: Sunday
La Garde: Tuesday & Saturday & Friday
La Londe-les-Maures: Sunday
Le Beausset: Sunday & Friday
Le Lavandou: Thursday
Le Luc: Friday
Le Muy: Thursday & Sunday
Le Pradet: Friday
Les Arcs: Thursday
Lorgues: Tuesday
Pierrefeu-du-Var: Tuesday
Ramatuelle: Thursday & Thursday & Sunday & Sunday
Roquebrune-sur-Argens: Friday
Saint Cyr sur Mer: Sunday
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer: Saturday
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: Wednesday
Saint-Raphael: Tuesday & Monday