The sanctuary of Pelagos is 87 500km² dedicated to the protection of the marine mammals of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the subject of an agreement between Italy, Monaco and France for the management of the coastal and high sea territory. The area is recognised as being of scientific, cultural and educational interest.
The sanctuary has no less than 8,500 animal species, including predators such as large marine mammals.
We present the most emblematic of our coasts.
There are between 20,000 and 45,000 individuals in the sanctuary. They usually stay in packs, they are curious and playful and do not hesitate to approach the bow of the boats, for our greatest pleasure. If you meet him during your outings share your best pictures with us !
It can measure up to 18 m for 40 tons. A true symbol of the seas, through Moby Dick, its extraordinary capacities allow it to dive to more than 2,000 meters depth for more than an hour. This makes his observation very difficult.
Little trick : the steam jet produced by the sperm whale is oblique while that of the other whales is vertical.
The fin whale is the second largest animal on the planet with its 22 m long and you can observe birth in the Mediterranean !
It can live up to 80 years and every year we have the chance to observe births off the coast of Provence.
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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.
