History lovers, simple curious or fans of the oldest architectures and artistic jewellery that overflows our heritage.... Come and discover these places marked by the history of our territory.
Built in green sandstone, at the end of the 1st century after Christ, the amphitheatre could hold about 10,000 spectators. It probably hosted gladiatorial battles and hunts for wild animals.
By a route of about 40 km, the Aqueduct led the waters of the Foux and the Siagnole (Mons) to the highest point of Fréjus.
Villa Aurélienne is located in the heart of a 24 hectare park characterized by its Mediterranean vegetation and which shelters the superb remains of the Roman Aqueduct. This beautiful Palladian style residence was built in 1889 by architect H. Lacreusette. Become property of the City in 1988, this villa was renovated in the spirit of the Italian Renaissance.
This monumental building is infamous for its failure on the night of December 2, 2019, causing a 40-metre wave to sweep everything in its path in Fréjus.
DiscoverRealization virtual visit: Stéphane Ménard
The Notre-Dame-de-Jérusalem chapel, known as the "Cocteau chapel", was built in 1965 at the instigation of Jean Martinon. For the realization he calls upon the painters Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti, the architect Jean Triquenot and the ceramist Roger Pelissier.
Realization virtual visit: Stéphane Ménard
This church, recognized in 1987 as a historical monument in France, was built in the 16th century on remains dating from the 12th century. In 1535 it was consecrated by Leon of the Ursins and took the name of Saint Peter Saint Paul.
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The Pays de Fayence (Fayence district) has many great provencal villages. All of them have a particularity such as the view from Mons or the artistic streets of Tourrettes. Do no forget to stop in Seillans that has the label of "Most beautiful village in France"
North of the A8 motorway, you will find the Pays de Fayence. Saint-Cassien lake, a real oasis of freshness in the Var, awaits you! Take a break at the Lake House before visiting the villages of Bagnols-en-Forêt, St-Paul-en-Forêt or Tanneron.
The city of Roquebrune-sur-Argens is the most westerly of the destination. It includes three districts: La Bouverie, at the foot of Gorges du Blavet; The village, overlooked by its magnificent rock, and Les Issambres, with its nautical activities by the sea.
Les Adrets de l'Estérel is a small town located at the extreme southeastern Var. Bordering the Maritimes Alpes, it is composed of large green forests. The town overlooks the bay of Cannes and has an exceptional view on the Lérins Islands and the Corniche de l'Estérel.
Puget sur Argens is a small village located in the middle of many wineries. Its commercial area, near the village, includes many shopping center. North of the village, the Bois du Defens give rise to several walks.
Welcome to Les Issambres, the district of Roquebrune-sur-Argens located on the coast. True paradise with its 8 km of beaches and creeks, this family seaside resort, already frequented at the time by the Romans, is located between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Fréjus-Saint Raphaël.
Frejus, located halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is at the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Based on a sandstone buttress of the Esterel massif, the town dominates the valleys of Argens and Reyran. Frejus has the appearance of a small Provencal town whose new districts extend to the sea.
65km from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, Saint-Raphaël is located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast is at the bottom of the great Esterel mountains. Saint Raphael, whose city center is by the sea, is divided into different neighborhoods that have all their characteristics and their personalities.
