House with sea view in St-Raphaël

Bagnols-en-Forêt is a quiet, little village, but extremely interesting and definitely worth a visit. It lies in a clearing surrounded by chestnut trees and pine forest, and there are magnificent panoramic views of the valleys and hills south and west of the village. Bagnol-en-Forêt is typically Provencal with small winding streets, shady squares...

Bargemon is a typical Provencal medieval village with its old stone houses, narrow streets, and fine, small fountains. In Bargemon there is ample opportunity to see historic chapels, a curious museum with old typewriters and a 12th-century church built into the city fortress wall. The entire city center is easy to see, especially from the square...

Bormes-les-Mimosas lies beautifully in the countryside, built on a hillside “as an amphitheatre”. It is an extraordinary pretty and popular village with a profusion of flowers and exotic trees. Bormes-les-Mimosas is nominated as one of the most flower filled villages in Frange, village fleuri. All over, there are bougainvilleas, oleanders...

The town is very characteristic with its winding streets and an old feudal castle on the hilltop. Le château fort, with towers from the 12th and 13th century, was rebuilt in the 17th century. The castle is today privately owned. In the town there are several old buildings, amongst others an old chapel which is used for art exhibitions and...

Because of its southern micro climate, the region has for centuries been home to horticulture. There are green-houses and flowers everywhere. Best known and most demanded are the tulips and Carqueiranne is an important area for growing tulips.

Claviers is wonderfully situated in a green and hilly landscape with olive, pine and oak trees. From Claviers there are fantastic views to the surrounding hills, to the neighbouring village Bargemon and straight out to the Mediterranean. Claviers is a typically medieval village with narrow, winding streets and old stone houses, but despite this...

The town itself is incredibly charming with its 16th century houses with beautiful portals, old shop facades, beautiful squares with fountains, restaurants, cafes, and several interesting small shops, including i.e., several interesting galleries and art shops. Every Tuesday all year round, the city's beautiful main street (or the city's central...

The main interest of Draguignan lies in its medieval quarter, which is encircled by beautiful avenues of plane trees. The streets in the old town are interesting, despite the fact that they do not have the same medieval character as the smaller villages. Draguignan’s landmark, a 24 metres high bell tower, Tour de l’Horloge, from 1663, dominates...

Fayence is beautifully situated on a hill side. There is a magnificent view of the surrounding hills and of the valley below which has one of Europe’s biggest paragliding air fields. Fayence is an extremely charming village with a unique atmosphere. The town is dominated by a wrought iron campanile, and one can still see remains of the...

Fréjus was the oldest Roman town in Gaul. It was founded by Julius Cesar in 49 B.C. and thereafter vigorously expanded by August. It is an unbelievably exciting town with a great many historical remains. This includes for instance, an amphitheatre, a temple, parts of an aqueduct, remains of the Roman harbour - approximately in the centre of the...

On top of the village one can find the ruins of an 11th century medieval castle which is being restored at the moment. It has presumably been very beautiful and impregnable, but it was almost completely destroyed after the revolution. The view of the coast from this high point gave the town an ideal strategic position through the Middle Ages. The...

This place offers fine sandy beaches with parking possibilities close to the water. Moreover, there is quite a variety of shops and a few restaurants. Les Issambres also offers a nice marina with space for 440 boats.

Montauraux is situated half way between the sea (30 km) and the nearest ski resorts (45 km). It is, therefore, a fantastic base for a holiday and for trips in the surrounding countryside. Montauroux is a little picturesque town with a fantastic history. The town is built around a fort which was badly damaged during the religious wars. There are...

Ollioules is a charming medieval village with well-restored houses, streets with arcades and flowery balconies. Ollioules is renowned for its flowers and the town is, actually, called la reine des fleurs (the queen of the flowers). The name, Ollioules, comes from the Roman word, Oliolis, which signifies olives. – Olives have been cultivated in...

Roquebrune-sur-Argens is an unspoilt and charming Provencal medieval village, founded in 975 A.C. at the top of a rock and on the right bank of the Argens river. Unfortunately, the village was almost destroyed in1592 during the religious wars, only an old tower is left. From here, there are fantastic panoramic views over the Argens plain to the...

Three gates lead into the old part of the village, which is full of historic atmosphere with beautifully restored houses and fountains, narrow cobbled streets and pretty little squares with fountains, over- shaded by big plane trees. At the top of the village there is a privately owned castle, actually a picturesque gathering of buildings from...

Six-Fours-les-Plages covers an area of almost 2700 hectares and groups together 26 small villages and is one of the biggest “communes” on the coast. There are 18 km of coastline cut up into sandy beaches and secretive inlets, little harbours and protected forests. You will find an innumerable amount of historical monuments in Six-Fours-les-Plages...

St-Aygulf was a well known beach resort already in1880. In the belle époque period St-Aygulf received numerous artists including the author Alexandre Dumas and the much-admired actress Sarah Bernhardt. The town was, however, quickly ousted by the larger neighbouring towns St-Raphaël, Ste-Maxime and St-Tropez. Today St-Aygulf attracts a smaller...

Ste-Maxime is a dynamic bustling town in the summertime. The town offers a beautiful promenade, a harbour, fine sandy beaches, all sorts of water sports, a lively nightlife, markets, restaurants and a casino. Ste-Maxime also has an old town with a 15th century château, today used as town hall and a square tower, La Tour Carré, from the 16th...

St-Raphaël was already in Roman Times a beloved holiday resort where wealthy families settled down (in the area around the present casino). In 1799 St-Raphaël became a part of history, when Napoleon landed here after his successful trip to Egypt. At the harbour there is a pyramidal monument in memory of this event. St-Raphaël was discovered as a...

Tanneron is set on a hilltop and surrounded by mimosa. Tanneron is the main town of the Massif du Tanneron and it is primarily known for the abundance of its mimosa. It is a fantastic spectacle from January to March when the yellow mimosa is in full bloom. Tanneron is not a typical tourist town and the main part of the towns’ residents do not...

Tourrettes is a quiet village, definitely worth a visit. It is a typical mountain village with narrow streets and alleys, old medieval stone houses and shady squares. At Place de l’Horloge, at the top of the village, one can find a square bell tower which is the only remains from the Château des seigneurs de Villeneuve, “les seigneurs” who ruled...

Trans-en-Provence is a pretty little village, although without major attractions. Along the riverbanks you will find the old mills and a few industrial buildings. The town has some silk factories from the 18th century. At several places old humpback-bridges are still used to cross the river. The façade of Hôtel de Ville is beautifully restored in...

The Corniche d’Or passes one adventurous rock formation after another. Along the way, there are parking lots where you can stop and enjoy the sight of the incredible rock formations, which run all the way into the sea, where they lie like small islands and skerries. All the way along the coast there are hidden coves with small, isolated beaches...

The old town of Flayosc is well protected behind its circular wall of houses. At the top sits the town's old Saint-Laurent church with its impressive, fortified bell tower, which can be traced back to the 11th century when it was known as "Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges." However, the current church was rebuilt in the 16th and 18th centuries. From...

Bandol is also one of the oldest wine regions in France. It was the Romans who planted the first vines here 2550 years ago. Today it is the most important wine region in Provence, producing fantastic, storable red wines and rosé wines dominated by the Mourvèdre grape. The red wine is firm, strong with original aroma - herbs, tar, etc. - while the...

The lively Agay Plage, the city's main beach, offers breathtaking views of the Estérel mountains that dominates the bay. Along the beach there are several cozy shops and cafes. Agay also offers a nice little marina. From the mountain top, Rastel d’Agay, behind the city, you can enjoy the impressive views of the Mediterranean. Here are a myriad of...

Callas is a typical Provencal medieval village with narrow, winding alleys, cobbled stairways, and small squares with fountains. Callas does not offer the big sights, but of interest can i.e., mention the old town hall from 1623 with its typical wrought iron bell tower, Notre-Dame church with its tall bell tower and the ruins of an old castle...