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Destination
Toulon Provence Méditerranée
For the discovery of the rich heritage of the agglomeration
2010
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CARQUEIRANNE
LA CRAU
LA GARDE
HYÈRES-LES-PALMIERS
OLLIOULES
LE PRADET
LE REVEST-LES-EAUX
SAINT-MANDRIER-SUR-MER
LA SEYNE-SUR-MER
SIX-FOURS-LES-PLAGES
TOULON
LA VALETTE-DU-VAR
Edito
Toulon Provence Méditerranée is a charming
destination that offers a wide range of activities
in a territory that stretches across twelve
municipalities between Hyères-les-Palmiers and
Six-Fours-les-Plages. On the Mediterranean,
surrounded by mountains with lush vegetation,
you can also enjoy fantastic outdoor, cultural
and water sports, all-year-round.
You will be delighted by the extremely diversified
landscape of this region with a protected and
steep coastal line, paradisiacal islands such as
Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Les Embiez islands as
well as charming peninsulas such as those of
Gaou, Giens and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.
Thanks to a protected natural environment,
the scenery is superb and it will definitely take
your breath away with superb wooded massifs
including the symbolic panoramic viewpoint of
Mount Faron, which dominates Toulon and its
harbour, described by Vauban, Louis XIV’s chief
military engineer, as "the most beautiful and the
most excellent harbour of the Mediterranean
Sea." It reveals a distinct Provencal and
Mediterranean character.
Many different nautical and international events
are hosted at its exceptional bodies of water
(Hyères-les-Palmiers,
Toulon,
Six-Foursles-Plages). The bay of Toulon has reached
the status of a place of reference and as such
attracts prestigious tall ships all-year-round
due to its facilities and reception capability. Its
long maritime tradition enables it to flawlessly
organize port-of-call for tall ships. Moreover,
visitors have the unique opportunity of visiting
superb tall ships. Toulon Provence Méditerranée
offers the possibility of young people to discover
the world of sealing on board.
In the countryside, just inland from the coast,
you will fall under the charm of the perched
medieval villages that proudly display their local
wares of a fine and long tradition, in addition to
their internationally acclaimed vineyards and
superb arts and crafts. (Ollioules, Le Revest-lesEaux, La Crau).
Toulon Provence Méditerranée: a destination
where the art of living is in harmony with nature.
Hubert Falco
Jacques Politi
Marc Giraud
President of Toulon Provence
Méditerranée
Secretary of State for Defence
and Veteran Affairs
Vice-President of Toulon
Provence Méditerranée
President of the Tourism and
Maritime Opening Committee
Vice-President of Toulon
Provence Méditerranée
Destination
For the discovery of the rich heritage of the agglomeration
10.
A passion for nature
30.
A passion for cultural heritage
82.
Tourism and disability
54.
A passion for the Provencal way of life
86.
Major TPM events
62.
A passion for recreational and water activities
90.
Access and practical information
A Territory
France
Le Revest-les-Eaux
Alpes de Haute Provence
Alpes
Maritimes
Vaucluse
Bouches
du Rhône
La Valette-du-Var
La Crau
Var
Ollioules
Toulon
Hyères-les-Palmiers
La Garde
Le Pradet
er
Created
Créée
le on
1 1st
janvier
January
20022002
Chaired
Présidéeby
par
Hubert
Hubert
FALCO
FALCO
Secretary
Secrétaireof
d’État
Stateàfor
la Défense
Defence
and
et aux
Veteran
Anciens
Affaires
combattants
Mayor
Maire de
of Toulon
418743
418 743inhabitants
habitants (recensement
(1999 census)1999)
12
11 municipalities
communes membres
members of TPM
www.tpm-agglo.fr
Carqueiranne
Six-Fours
les-Plages
La Seyne
sur-Mer
Saint-Mandrier
sur-Mer
Porquerolles
Port-Cros
Le Levant
SIX-FOURS-LES-PLAGES
OLLIOULES
Six-Fours-Les-Plages, a tourist, seaside and
water resort, invites you to discover its Provencal
and Mediterranean charm along an 18-km
stretch of creeks, beaches and archipelago.
Here you will find protected forests of more than
1000 hectares as well as a rich built heritage
enchanting in any season.
Land of Provencal traditions. Designated as an
Arts and Crafts City and "the most beautiful
detour in France" Ollioules welcomes you at
the foot of its feudal castle and as you pass by
fountains and water sources, you will enjoy
discovering the traditions of the Provence and
the works of more than 30 craftsmen.
" The view is superb, the summit is especially magnificent. From here, we can see the entire coast…It stretches endlessly
on and reminds me of the backgrounds of those fantastic Leonardo da Vinci landscapes " (George Sand).
" Fidelis legi semper oliva " " Faithful to the law and always to olives. " The Lords of Ollioules consider themselves to be the
barons of this city whose name and arms have been inspired by olive trees that can be found in its territory in abundance ".
LA SEYNE-SUR-MER
LE REVEST-LES-EAUX
Overlooking the Mediterranean and the Bay
of Toulon, this seaside resort is located in the
midst of a magnificent wooded massif, know as
Cap Sicié. Here, you will discover an impressive
military past and the legendary holiday quarters,
as you follow in the footsteps of famous persons
such as Michel Pacha, George Sand and
Napoleon along the Tamaris Corniche.
Calmly perched on a rocky headland, this typical
village, curled up at the foot of Mount Caume,
is dominated by a 13th-century medieval tower
illuminated at nightfall and which day in, day
out, continues to faithfully ‘guard’ this village.
This tower also makes an ideal starting point
for many walks and from its top, you will enjoy
a panoramic view of the exquisitely laid-out lake
whose clear waters are fed by a reappearance,
the Ragas source.
" Life is very easy-going and pleasant here and that’s on account of a small, nearby city called La Seyne " (George Sand)
" Semper Mandrianus vigil " " Saint Mandrier continues to guard today "
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"Eugene Baboulene, painter from the contemporary Provencal school took his inspiration from the village of Le Revest, called the "
Switzerland of the Var ". For this reason, he earned the reputation of being the " most contemplative of the figurative painters. " "
SAINT-MANDRIER-SUR-MER
TOULON
This charming peninsula has preserved the
authentic soul of its village. Nestled near the
port, it houses numerous "pointus", pointedbowed fishing boats. Natural beaches bordering
along the coastal footpath have been developed
for the pleasure of walkers.
Toulon, a historic city, with the charm of the Provencal
actor Raimu, the hero of Pagnol’s famous "Trilogy" is
also well-known thanks to its military port. Nature
and cultural walking itineraries start at the beginning
of its symbolic mountain, the Faron. Take the unique
Mediterranean cable-car ride to the top of Mount
Faron and enjoy the impressive view from where you
will dominate the most beautiful bay of Europe and its
city. Toulon is also a city accessible to all and as such
has been awarded the "Tourism and disability" label
in recognition of its tourist sites accessible to disabled
people.
" A city defended by Vauban is a city that is impregnable, a city attacked by Vauban is a city taken. "
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LA VALETTE-DU-VAR
CARQUEIRANNE
Here you will find a happy valley and discover its
classified mount : "the Coudon", a large rocky
spur with a magnificent panoramic view over the
Bay of Toulon and the Hyères islands. Following
the water stream and the fountains, you will
admire the numerous gardens.
With its fine sandy beaches and sunny creeks,
Carqueiranne constitutes a beautiful seaside
resort characterized by a microclimate which
is well-suited to the cultivation of flowers,
especially the tulip, symbol of this city. Its woody
massif remains majestically green, all-yearround, ‘carpeted’ as it is with Aleppo pines.
" The Coudon uncaps and traces an opal line in the sky. The sea is pink, then the colour of lila with grey-pearl tones. The
sky is made up of flocks of cherry-coloured clouds. " (George Sand)
" When spring is coming, Carqueiranne is decorated by vast fields of flowers, the most beautiful colours, tulips. "
LA GARDE
LA CRAU
The old Garde is an authentic Provencal city with
a Roman chapel, streets with arcades and small
shaded places. Here you also have the Magaud
submarine footpath, designed for the discovery
of the subaquatic fauna and flora!
Snuggled up at feet of the Mount Fenouillet and
nested on the Banks of Gapeau river, the city
of La Crau knew how to preserve his Provençal
authenticity. Situated between Hyères-les-Palmiers
and Toulon, between hill and plain this charming
city offers two very contrasted faces. One turned
to the mount Fenouillet, and the other turned to
a vast truck-farming and wine plain, for which
the quality products and the reputation exceeds
the department. Farming, horticulture and vine
make today his wealth. It is an ideal destination for
ecotourism with its numerous wine yards. One day,
in this vast plain an idea germinated: The launch of
the first kite festival “La Grau sous le vent”.
" My village looks like villages found in Raphaël paintings, with red skies in the background and terraced rows on golden
hillsides. "
" Semper supra del " that can be translated from Latin as " that it always gives more " or always goes higher.
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Mount Fenouillet « a little molehill » of Provence.
LE PRADET
HYÈRES-LES-PALMIERS
This seaside resort has a multitude of attractions
for outdoor fans including five beaches and
natural creeks and seven kilometres inland from
the coast, it can proudly boast of a lush green
environment with the Colle Noire Mountain and
lovely gardens. This pleasant little city is also
endowed with a rich natural heritage including
wine-growing domains and a "mining museum"
that ranks among the five most beautiful
mineralogical sites in the world.
Throughout the centuries, this beautiful village has
taken on a multi-facetted allure. Chic and so very
British with its magnificent villas marked by the spirit
of the Belle Epoque, it regains its medieval flair as
soon as you step into the streets of the old town centre.
Hyères benefits from an exceptional situation, with
a subtropical climate favourable to the growth of
lush vegetation and the islands of Port-Cros and
Porquerolles off to a distance.
The combination of a rocky coast and an exceptional
body of water has made this the perfect venue for
the hosting of some thirty national and international
nautical events.
" I was only happy once and that was in Hyères. " (Stevenson)
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DESTINATION TOULON PROVENCE MÉDITERRANÉE
The agglomeration enhances its natural heritage
Nestled between the sea and the mountain,
Toulon Provence Méditerranée has all kinds
of outdoor activities to offer from walking,
galloping or cycling to discover preserved sites.
Its territory, surrounded by mount Faron, mount
Caume, mount Coudon, the cap Sicié mount, the
Gros Cerveau mount and the Colle Noire massif,
also runs along the famous coastal pathway, a
developed and protected area that used to be
called the "sentier des douaniers" (the customs
officer patrol route).
Light, colours,
perfumes in harmony
with landscape rhythm
A passion for nature
You will also have the opportunity of discover
a unique geological phenomenon in Europe:
the double tombolo, two long sandy offshore
bars that connect the Giens peninsula to the
continent and form the Salt Marshes of Hyèresles-Palmiers, a protected site that endeavours
to preserve biodiversity, making a passionate
place for observing avifauna and flora.
The agglomeration community of Toulon
Provence Méditerranée offers a vast range of
parks and gardens running the gamut from
botanical gardens for those seeking a change of
scenery, to contemporary gardens for the most
inspired, without overlooking some very romantic
gardens. Here rustic species including the
most exceptional exotic varieties can be found.
Flowers are extensively cultivated making the
Var a leading French horticultural department.
The lush scenery is another charming feature
of Toulon Provence Méditerranée and the
unending ‘Rhapsodies in Nature’ give you many
opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the
environment, to the fullest, every single minute.
CONTENTS
In the gardens
12
Coastal pathway
14
The Salt Marshes of Hyères-Les-Palmiers 18
Giens Peninsula
Aquaculture parks
In the mount
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In gardens
Colours and lights of our parks and gardens
A multi-coloured
palette
In a brochure that will soon be published by TPM
and available at all Tourist Offices, we invite you to
take a journey with us to get to know this region
better through the presentation of 32 gardens.
You will follow in the footsteps of wealthy holidaymakers, botanists or artists who arrived in this
region between the end of the 19th century and at
the beginning of the 20th century, attracted by its
mild climate and gentle way of life. Walking adepts
will have the pleasure of exploring the parks and
gardens of a castle, a "bastide" - a Provencal country
mansion - or cultivated terraces. This brochure also
provides the opportunity of meeting plant-lovers
who are eager to share their passion with you.
Iris
Rose-bay
Jardin Olbius Riquier (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Veyret garden (La Garde)
Enchanting gardens
" Mignonne, allons voir si la rose... "
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The Olbius Riquier Garden
(Hyères-Les-Palmiers)
Cravero Park (Le Pradet)
Botanical garden (Toulon)
Baudouvin outstanding garden
(La-Valette-du-Var)
Park Hôtel garden
(Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Castel Saint-Clair park
(Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Hibiscus
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A remediated and enhanced coastal footpath
A protected and
preserved coast
Move about!
Fill your lungs with fresh air!
Enjoy the coastal footpath
Coastal footpath topoguide
This topoguide proposes the discovery
of the famous coastal footpath, all-yearround.
From Six-Fours-les-Plages to Hyèresles-Palmiers, it offers a wide range of
sceneries that you can enjoy, either
overlooking the sea or with your feet in
the water.
This guide presents 17 themed walks
for the whole day or half-days for the
discovery of fauna and flora, the cultural
heritage and more sport walks in
spacious areas or steep landscapes.
Anse Méjean beach, a charming place to discover
(Toulon)
Coastal footpath
Le Revest-les-Eaux
La Valette-du-Var
The most beautiful
walks along
the sea side
Ollioules
La Crau
La Garde
Toulon
Green:
Vieux
Salins
Liaiso
ns mariti
Blue :
Easy, small difference in height, medium
duration, small equipment required, less
than 3-hour walk.
Le Pradet
mes
Very easy, family walk, less than 2-hour
walk.
Bonnegrâce
Six-Fours
les-Plages
Red:
Méjean
La Tour
Royale
Pin de
Galle
Carqueiranne
Les Oursinières
Sportive, important difference in height
and/or long duration - for experienced
hikers, some technical difficulties, less
than 4-hour walk.
Les Salettes
La Seyne
sur-Mer
Salins
des
Pesquiers
Pointe du Bau Rouge
L’Almanarre
Black:
Very difficult - long itinerary and/or important technical difficulties - for experienced
and sportive hikers, more than 4-hour walk.
Pointe
du Bau Rouge
La Lèque
Porquerolles
Port-Cros
Les Estagnets
La
Madrague
Pointe
des Jonquiers
Link or bypass itinerary.
Cap Sicié
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Cavalas
Saint-Mandrier
sur-Mer
Mauve :
Dotted itinerary: closed section.
Marégau
Le Levant
Port du Niel
La Badine
Cap de l’Esterel
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The Salt Marshes
A beautiful nature site
A refuge for a wide variety of bird species
Visitors can discover the multiple charms of Giens
with the beauty of wild, untouched nature on the
one hand and authentic cultural heritage on the
other. The fantastic workings of nature over time
and the slight movements of the earth that have
taken place during the different periods of our
era have left curious geological phenomenon in
this area that TPM is committed to preserving
such as the double tombolo made up of two long
separate sandy offshore bars connecting the Giens
peninsula to the continent.
The paradise of pink flamingos:
the old Salt Marshes (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Educational signs about the old Salt Marshes
A walk
through history,
on the paths
of a peninsula
with salt
in the air
The Pesquiers Salt March
The central part of the double tombolo of the
Pesquiers Salt Marshes opens on the Giens
peninsula. Guided tours on the "Memory of Salt"
and ornithological visits are offered. The salt
marshes contain extraordinary flora and are a
refuge for protected species.
1746 Route de Giens
83400 Hyères-les-Palmiers
Tel: 04 94 01 36 33
The old Salt Marshes
Observatory
In the heart of the old Salt Marshes which
stretches along the coast for nearly 3 kilometres,
you will discover a true biological sanctuary of
350 hectares, an ecological and cultural heritage
with a nature area, numerous exhibitions,
conferences and educational workshops. You
can enjoy observing birds on a free discovery
circuit that has been especially set up! On guided
ornithological visits, you will be able to discover
the egret, the elegant pink Flamingo or the
Avocet.
Espace Nature des Salins d’Hyères
Levée de Saint-Nicolas
Tel: 04 94 01 09 77 - Tel: 06 77 84 39 82
"At this extreme foreland where France sinks in the Mediterranean magnificence as a solar blade" Saint John Perse (Giens Peninsula)
Aquaculture parks
The massifs
The Lazaret bay
Located in the small harbour of Toulon, the
Lazaret bay, between La Seyne-sur-Mer and
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, houses a number
of small aquaculture farms where bass, sea
bream, mussels, oysters and other marine
culture products are bred.
The ideal time to go and admire them is at
sunrise or sunset when you can taste delicious
seafood at local markets and at the numerous
restaurants of the region.
A full range of outdoor activities
A very special enclave
The classified and protected forest massifs
that surround the area of Toulon Provence
Méditerranée are home to exceptional flora and
fauna and moreover, it is not rare to see the
flight of a couple of Bonelli’s Eagles, a protected
species. Some of these sites were classified
Natura 2000 and Natural Areas of Ecological,
Faunistic and Floristic Interest. These massifs
are ideal for family walks and offer a whole
range of outdoor activities for sporty types
including numerous well-marked footpaths that
are greatly appreciated by walkers including two
long distance walks (GR51 - GR99), botanical
circuits, but also signposted paths to facilitate
activities like pony trekking, mountain biking or
climbing.
The peregrine falcon
The Lazaret Bay (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Tamaris mussels (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Aquaculture parks (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
The blackbird
The Hoopoe
On foot, by bike, on horseback, all ingredients
are present for an enjoyable experience
in the heart of nature.
View from the Mount Faron on the Toulon Bay
The mount Faron overlooks the most beautiful bay in Europe
Picnic area on hiking footpath
The cap Sicié massif
The cicada
The Valbourdin belvedere
The bay, brightly light at night
The magnificent chapel Notre-Dame du Mai towers overlook the Cap Sicié massif
The harbour, a source of inspiration for painters
The lavatera flower
The Faron zoo
The Sardinian warbler
Mount Caume emerges at the other end of the agglomeration
The mount of the Colle Noire plunges into the sea
The Aleppo pine
Le Revest-les-Eaux
Ragas Lake (Le Revest-les-Eaux)
The view of the Colle Noire (Le Pradet)
Valerian
The ciste
Olive grove at the foot of Mount Caume
The thistle
Mount Fenouillet, calcareous and cristalline Provence
The last sunrays caressing Mount Coudon
The red centhrante
"A vast stretch of the sea can be seen from this site. I have never before seen the sea from such a high point"
(George Sand) Mount Coudon (La Valette-du-Var)
Visit to the olive tree conservatory (La Valette-du-Var)
Mount Fenouillet (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The ciste and the broom
The olive tree conservatory (La Valette-du-Var)
The view is fantastic!
Mount Fenouillet « a little molehill » of Provence.
Commented Nature Walks
At the end of a path or a track, you will find a
perched village or a citadel with a magnificent
panoramic view over vast areas.
So take off and explore the wonderful landscape
of our territory, these wooded massifs as mount
Faron, mount Caume, mount Coudon, the Colle
Noire Massif, cap Sicié without forgetting to
mention the Gros Cerveau.
These walks proposed by the Tourist Office
upon the initiative of the Departmental Tourism
Committee provide the opportunity to better
discover nature thanks to the knowledge of
professionals. Included among the commented
walks, whether night or day are : the Islands of
Porquerolles and of Port-Cros, the islands of the
great and small Gaou, the Island of Les Embiez,
the pearls of the Mediterranean, the peninsula of
Giens, the Carqueiranne coast, the Salt Marshes
of Hyères-les-Palmiers, the Mounts of Cap Sicié
and the Colle Noire.
Three types of walks are proposed:
- "discoveries" Easy walks. These refer to
walks of a short duration that are not too
physically demanding.
- "introductory" Easy walks according to the
recognized sports code.
- "sports" Walks requiring more technical
expertise according to the sports code.
The four winds Baou (Toulon)
The agglomeration enhances its cultural heritage
From time immemorial, Roman emperors, great
feudal lords and architects have constructed cities,
villages, castles, fortifications and villas at wellchosen sites.
The rich history of this territory is also marked
by the passage of famous persons who changed
the course of their days. Vauban, famous for his
fortifications, Michel Pacha for his beautiful villas,
George Sand for her magnificent writings on the
region.At Hyères-les-Palmiers, on a small hill,
on the Mediterranean Coast, you will find Olbia, a
well-preserved Greek-Roman archaeological site,
which is unique in the Mediterranean coast due to
its exceptional preservation status.
A passion for
cultural heritage
Here you will also come across a mosaic of
picturesque villages nestled on the side of the
massifs, La Vieille Garde, La Valette-du-Var,
Hyères-les-Palmiers, Le Revest-les-Eaux and
Ollioules with shaded squares, fountains, public
washing places and paved streets dating back to
the Middle Ages which make up the charm of these
cities.
The agglomeration is known for its military
past as can be seen by the number of preserved
fortifications. In fact, more than 30 have been
registered in the TPM territory. Built over a period
of more than five centuries, these citadels are an
integral part of our past.
This region can also boast of a number of atypical
museums such as the Cap Garonne Mine at Le
Pradet and of course the national marine museum
of Toulon. These different cultural places are
representative of our territorial identity.
CONTENTS
Greco-Roman vestige
Nestled villages
Fortresses and castles
Provencal Bastide
Religious heritage
Feudal castle of Ollioules
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Navy base
Holiday resort
Fountains and washing-places
Rivers and canals
Territory of arts
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Greco-Roman site
Perched villages
Perched in the midst of serenity
Searching for authenticity? You will find it in
these charming villages where life is definitely
very easy-going ! At La Garde or Le Revest-lesEaux, at Ollioules or in the old Hyères, as you
discover these perched villages, you can not
avoid thinking about our ancestors who built
their villages very high up, so they could enjoy
the spectacular scenery of our region.
Here the traces of a rich past have been
conserved. Façades of yellow-ochre or red or
in stones, surround narrow little lanes and
squares while the water in fountains gurgle,
under the shade of plane trees. The church and
its bell-tower, the castle which dominates, the
ramparts, the towers are all visible signs of a
heritage and rich past.
It is a real pleasure to wander in these old
medieval sites and to discover their picturesque
stalls occupied most often by craftsmen.
Feudal castle (La Garde). In villages, charming "calades" - gently sloping narrow paved streets
Archaeological vestiges of the Greco-Roman past
Greeks followed by Romans left remarkable traces
of their civilisation on this territory including the
Olbia archaeological site.
Reopened to the public in 1999, the Olbia
archaeological site, at the former trading post of the
city of Marseille, is a mixture of Greek, Roman and
Medieval vestiges. Established by the Greeks in the
4th century BC, this fortified city, also called "the
happy or fortunate one" was a prosperous maritime
trading post. Many Greek and Roman vestiges
have been discovered: thermal baths, cultural
monuments and housing quarters. The ruins of
the Medieval Saint-Pierre of Almanarre abbey were
also discovered on this site. (This site is periodically
opened to the public- Please consult the Tourist
Office for further information in this regard).
A unique archaeological site
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"This site is the ideal setting for a novel" according to
George Sand -(Le Revest-les-Eaux)
La Garde
The incredibly serene scenery around the village
(Ollioules)
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Fortresses and castles
Our agglomeration enhances its fortified
heritage
Throughout the centuries, citadels, batteries
and other canon towers contributed to the
defence of Mediterranean coasts. Today, they
participate in enriching the heritage of the
agglomeration. At the same time, they present
a historical and architectural interest, but also
an artistic one and thus illustrate the evolution
of military art. Toulon Provence Méditerranée is
striving to enhance the entire fortified heritage
located in its region. In this regard, it intends to
put its publications online and let you discover
them through various circuits. Along the coast
or nestled on Massifs, 12 walking itineraries
are proposed in three brochures that target a
general public. People who are passionate about
history or just enjoy making discoveries are
invited to visit these vestiges of the past, some
will take you by surprise, perfectly integrated
into the sites that house them and most all of
them offer spectacular views.
Nocturnal enchantment
Blazing of the Saint-Louis Fort at Mourillon (Toulon)
The battery of Cap Nègre (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Citadel of the Alycastre (Porquerolle - Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Balaguier citadel (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Saint-Louis citadel (Toulon)
Royal Tower (Toulon)
Fortresses and citadels
Le Revest-les-Eaux
Tour médiévale
du XIII° siècle
Fort du
Baou Pointu
Ancien Fort
des Pomets
On the path
of citadels…
La Valette-du-Var
Tour
Beaumont
Château féodal
Fort
Saint-Antoine
Ollioules
Fort Faron
Fort de
Croix Faron
Château féodal
Château féodal
The following brochures
can be obtained at town
halls, tourism offices,
TPM cultural poles and
can be downloaded at
www.tpm-agglo.fr
Fort
Fort St Louis Lamalgue
Opening periods
Fort de la
La Seyne
sur-Mer
During Heritage days
Fortifications included in the " 2005 and
2007 networking "
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Carqueiranne
Fort de la Bayarde
Batterie de Peyras
Croix des Signaux
Fort
Saint-Elme
Fortin de la
Coudoulière
During the tourist season
Nom :
Fort de la
Gavaresse
Batterie du Lazaret
Yearly
Sites not open to the public
Tour Royale
Tour Balaguier
Fort
Napoléon
Batterie
du Cap Nègre
Batterie
Saint-Pierre des Embiez
Le Pradet
Fort
de l'Eguillette
Six-Fours
les-Plages
La Garde
Toulon
Fort de
Six-Fours
La Crau
Porquerolles
Batterie
du Lequin
Saint-Mandrier
sur-Mer
Fort de l'Alycastre
Fort de la Repentance
Fort du
Langoustier
Fort Sainte-Agathe
Port-Cros
Fort du Moulin
Fort de
l'Estissac
Fort de
l'Eminence
Phare de Porquerolles
Tour Fondue
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Fortifies works anchored on the coast or perched on the Massifs
Some symbolic castles
Castle of Ponteves (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Cap Nègre battery overlooks the Sea
in the magnificent Mediterranean park.
A maze of streets, climbing upwards, to take by storm the hills leading to the old castle that is faithfully guarding
its territory. (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Beaumont Tower has one of the most beautiful
panoramic viewpoints on the coast. Its view over the
Bay of Toulon is spectacular.
Saint-Agathe fortress
(Hyères-les-Palmiers-Porquerolles)
The Balaguier Tower was constructed…
Castle of Passy (La Garde)
...to cross its lights with those of the Great Tower
(la Grosse Tour)
At a high altitude, the vestiges of a castle and the relief of having escaped from oblivion. (Ollioules)
The Knights Templars Tower (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Provencal Bastide
Places with history
This is the classic type of fortified house with
Master and outbuildings on land
farm. Often just pleasure gardens surround the
farmhouse.
Beautiful fields of 18th and 19th centuries will
welcome you, to make you discover in a setting
of their beautiful charm bastide, their history,
sometimes their small chapel, their park, ending
with a pleasant path through the vineyards.
The statues, stairs, pools and fountains serve as
a backdrop. Elegance, refinement and harmony
are the watchwords of these places.
Jean Aicard's ancient "Bastide" (la Garde) was a
source of inspiration for numerous writers and artists.
Beaudouvin Bastide (La Valette-du-Var)
The Castle of Mesclances (La Crau), in the heart of a wine growing estate, a magnificent ancient country-house of 19th surrounded with gardens of classic prescription, illustrating perfectly the lifestyle.
Religious heritage
Important and unique, source of enchantment !
This region possesses a real rich religious heritage
from its rich past : Roman churches, chapels,
collegiates, cathedrals… and a number of chapels
located at an extremely high altitude. A medieval
site houses an impressively beautiful collegiate
thanks to its collection of ex-votoes and some
small churches are awaiting discovery such as the
charming chapel of Pépiole, one of the oldest ones
in France and the chapel of Notre-Dame du Mai.
" At the foot of the chapel, the precipice makes
you dizzy. At times, you will come across a sheer
and corbelled drop into the sea. The walls are very
beautiful…It is a disorganized show, grandiose
extravagance… " Every year, on May 1st, pilgrims
start off on their procession (George Sand on the
Notre-Dame du Mai Chapel.)
Saint Paul collegiate from the 11th century (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Notre Dame du Mai chapel from the 17th century (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Notre-Dame du Fenouillet (La Crau). A place
Pilgrimage of the oldest in the region.
A rich Provencal ex-votoes collection
Sainte-Agathe Chapel (La Garde)
Saint-Pierre collegiate (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Notre-Dame de Consolation chapel from the 20th century (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
ND de Pépiole chapel (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Visit of the Toulon Navy Base
Vacation
Leading French military port
This "city in a city" which stretches over 268 ha
and a 10-km quay, with 30 km of routes, employs
nearly 12,000 persons and houses some 30
ships of the French Naval Action Force (frigate,
class Corvette, missile launcher, submarine and
aircraft carrier).
Only since July-August 2008, has it been possible
to tour the navy base with the small tourist train
(20 min.) or by the sea during a guided visit of the
bay (only during the peak season).
The Michel Pacha Institute (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
These mansions that give you the desire to
stay there.
An outstanding industrial heritage
Hi-tech constructions that preserve the
memory of the city of La Seyne-syr-Mer
and of its former shipyards: the point of
access to the shipyard sites, the bascule
lift bridge which has been in operation
since 1920, has enabled heavy materials
to be transported by rail from the train
station for 60 years. Since 1987, it has
been listed on the historic monument
inventory supplementary list, this work
has been renovated. A Belvedere of 44
meters, it has become a real observatory
point and offers a panoramic view of the
bay of Toulon
The Charles de Gaulle
From Six-Fours-les-Plages to Hyères-lesPalmiers, the TPM region is at the origin of
tourism in France. It is actually here that thanks
to the arrival of the first railroad lines in the 19th
century that visitors discover, describe and paint
the landscapes of our region. Tourism especially
involves summer holiday-making and has lead to
the creation of impressive hotels and magnificent
villas with rooftop gardens to the south of the
medieval city of Hyères-les-Palmiers.
The personality of "enlightened" property
developers such as Alexis Godillot or Joseph
Tagnard have given a new look to this city,
intensely linked to holidays thanks its exceptional
climate. These superb villas can be found in the
quarters of Godillot, the Orient or Châteaubriand.
Some rise in tiers on the hill and face the
Mediterranean, a real Garden of Eden. You will
enjoy dreaming in front of certain villas, that play
hide-n’-seek behind palm trees and carob trees.
Michel Pacha turned a barren pine forest into a
fashionable tourist resort and the place to go to
for the high society of those days which hosted
guests such as George Sand and Frédéric Chopin.
The first holiday-makers such as Queen Victoria,
the countess of Vichy, the crown prince of
Denmark, George Sand, Michel Pacha, Alexis
Godillot left traces that you can track during six
thematic walks.
The Alexis Godillot Villa (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Moorish villa (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
"The sea at this distance, possibly attracts much more than if we were on board. The woods does not prevent us from
getting a feel for sea from time to time. This site well deserves the name of Coste-Bella" (Michelet)
Fountains and public washing places
Fresh oasis
In the cities and villages, basins, fountains and
"beals" - small dams used for irrigation - were
indispensable for life. These cities are striving
to preserve this Provencal heritage which
contributes to the charm of these places that are
full of life and become real decorative elements
making these little squares appear like a fresh
oasis when the summer heat spell sets in.
Different itineraries permit their discovery: La
Valette-du-Var, Ollioules, Le Revest-les-Eaux, La
Vieille Garde, Toulon and Hyères-les-Palmiers.
In the course
of the water
The Baudouvin Fountain (La Valette-du-Var)
The Carnot Fountain (La Valette-du-Var)
The Bacchus Fountain (Toulon)
The Statue of Liberty (Toulon)
Along the water -Ste Cecile
(La Valette-du-Var)
Le Héron Fountain (La Valette-du-Var)
Art Museum Fountain (Toulon)
Rivers and canals
Sources of fertility
Between River and Beal our territory has
beautiful fertile land with its canal "Jean Mat,
"which runs through the city of La Crau and
especially through the channel of Provence
has improved the quality of agricultural and
horticultural products whose reputation exceeds
the department.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Fenouillet La Crau
is bathed by the Gapeau, river whose banks are
fitted out for pleasure.
Gushing source out of the Ollioules canyon have
been since the Middle Ages, tamed by channel,
known as “Beal”.
This “Beal” that irrigated the many horticultural
farms, fed the mills and the washhouses was the
wealth of the city.
A pedestrian progress following the canal of the
“arrosants” winds the city.
A guide will make you discover how the running
waters of Reppe were domesticated by the man
thanks to the construction of these canals.
Ideally watered, the city of La Valette-du-Var,
real geologic basin, knew how to use this
invaluable liquid to feed its fountains, its mills,
water its gardens and allow the washerwoman
“Lavandières” to wash the linen, but also for
fruits and vegetable cultures as soon as the 17th
century.
The happy valley, less and less visited by regular
rains, possesses fortunately an inexhaustible
bottom of water.
Bridge St Cecilia and waterfall (La Valette-du-Var)
Canal Jean Natte (La Crau) "In Provence, they say
“l’aigue è d'Oro "(the water is gold).
Beal sprinklers or channel (Ollioules) an amazing ride.
The Gapeau (La Crau) which are reflected in the wooded banks
The trail along the water (La Valette-du-Var).
Place of arts
Create, dance, sing, write…
Toulon
Provence
Méditerranée
hosts
numerous institutions that bear witness to an
intense cultural life because all the arts are
represented here including dance, architecture,
fashion, design, photography, painting and
performing arts. From the Middle Ages to the
21st century, a number of famous celebrities
have left specimens of their works in our town
museums.
Centre National de création et de Diffusion
Culturelle de Châteauvallon (C.N.C.D.C.)
(The National Centre for Creation and
Diffusion of Culture of Châteauvallon)
83192 Ollioules
Tel. 04 94 22 02 02
www.chateauvallon.com
In the midst of magnificent greenery, the National
Centre for Creation and Diffusion of Culture of
Châteauvallon (C.N.C.D.C.) located in Ollioules,
near Toulon aims at catering to all tastes. For this
reason, the C.N.C.D.C. offers a varied program
which ranges from theatre to hip-hop, passing
through dance and the outdoor performing arts.
Châteauvallon consists of two stage areas: a
covered theatre that seats 400 and an outdoor
amphitheatre, open in the summertime and that
can host an audience of more than 1000.
This villa is a superb example of architecture
which as early as the 60s takes into consideration
the concept of landscaping and moreover, this
villa constitutes the first house of architect
Mallet Stevens.
The Noailles villa holds temporary exhibitions
and workshops for children lead by artists.
Toulon Provence Méditerranée is actively
participating in contemporary creations through
its support of the famous International Fashion
and Photography Festival which is held every
year in April in this magnificent setting.
The goal of this Festival is to promote the
creations of budding talents in fashion
and photography and to gather together
professionals of these areas for the time of
a weekend. Two international competitions,
exhibitions and round tables are included on
the agenda of this Festival which is attracting
a larger crowd every year. The festival jury is
made up of big names such as Jean-Charles de
Castelbajac, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Paul Gaultier,
Christian Lacroix….
The museum of the Cap Garonne mine is the
only French copper museum and counts among
the five most beautiful mineralogical sites in
the world (shop, guided visits and temporary
exhibitions).
This national navy museum illustrates the
Mediterranean maritime tradition thanks to
a very important collection of model ships,
replicas and mock-ups as well as sculptures
and paintings. It retraces the development of the
Port of Toulon from the mid 18th century, with
major paintings from Joseph Vernet, up until
today (mock-up of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft
carrier).
Pôle Jeune Public (Young public pole)
COMONI Toulon Provence Méditerranée
60, boulevard de l’Egalité
83200 Le Revest-Les-Eaux
Tel. 04 94 98 12 10
www.polejeunepublic.fr
The Young Public Pole offers a theatre, dance
and outdoor performing arts program especially
dedicated to children but also open to adults.
Museums
Some museums of the region have grown out of
the passions of different collectors and should
not be missed. Here you will enjoy making
discoveries in the midst of the most eclectic
works.
Musée du fort Balaguier
(The naval museum of the Balaguier Fort)
924, corniche Bonaparte
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
Tel. 04 94 94 84 72
Fort Balaguier constitutes along with the Royal
Tower and the Eguillette Fortress, one of the three
main fortifications of the Bay of Toulon from the
17th century. It houses a local maritime history
museum and offers a permanent exhibition about
the history of penal colony in Toulon and overseas,
as well as temporary exhibitions. Its terraces and
gardens offer a panoramic view over the bay and
the Lazaret harbour.
Opera House
Bd de Strasbourg
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 92 58 59
www.operadetoulon.fr
Every year, the Opera House offers a good mix of
classical and modern music, passing from lyrical
music to a folk singer or even to a humorist.
Ballets and operettas are also scheduled, and the
fact that the Opera House offers all different kinds
of performances to meet the tastes of a very broad
audience is very much its selling card.
The Opera House also runs guided tours so visitors
can discover behind-the-stages for this enchanting
place.
Toulon Provence Méditerranée Noailles Villa
Tel. 04 98 08 01 98
www.villanoailles-hyères.com
Villa Tamaris Centre d’Art
Hôtel des Arts
(The Hôtel of arts)
Avenue de la Grande Maison
Tel. 04 94 06 84 00
www.villatamaris.fr
236, boulevard du Général Leclerc
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 91 69 18
Perched on the top of the Tamaris hill, this villa
organizes temporary exhibitions and provides
a forum for major contemporary international
artists in the area of photography, painting or
sculpture…
Musée de la mine du Cap Garonne
(The museum of Cap Garonne Mine)
Musée national de la Marine
(The National Marine Museum in Toulon)
1000, chemin de Beau Rouge
83220 Le Pradet
Tel. 04 94 08 32 46
Place Monsenergue
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 02 02 01
Throughout the year, this superb building
organizes temporary art exhibitions and brings
together internationally famous artists such as
Claude Viallat, Bernard Venet, Giacometti, Klee,
Fautrier, Dubuffet and Baselitz, as well as young
artists.
This small private hotel dating back to the 17th
century organizes temporary exhibitions and
major events. Guided tours can also be arranged
upon appointment giving visitors the opportunity
to admire its neo-Louis XVI façade of the 1870s, the
plaster-works decorated interior from 1620, wall
paintings from the 1870s as well as a monumental
stairway with banisters and exhibition rooms.
Thanks to its décor, it has qualified for listing as
a Historical Monument and the mansion has been
registered with the supplementary inventory of
Historical Monuments.
Guided tours offered by Tourist Offices of Toulon Provence Méditerranée
Le museum d’histoire naturelle
de Toulon et du Var
(The Natural History Museum of Toulon
and the Var)
Musée Jean Aicard
(The Jean Aicard Paulin-Bertrand Museum)
Villa les Lauriers Roses
705, avenue du 8 Mai 1945 - Le Pouverel
83130 La Garde
Tel. 04 94 14 33 78
113, boulevard Du Maréchal Leclerc
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 36 81 10
Jean Aicard’s house (1848-1921), famous
poet, author of "Maurin of the Maures" makes
it possible to discover the world of this wellknown man of letters. Also found in this house
is Paulin-Bertrand’s workshop and Clément
Massier ceramics.
The Natural History Museum is the only
establishment of its kind in the Var department.
Museum collections cover the main naturalist
disciplines: entomology, botany, ornithology,
mineralogy and palaeontology.
Musée des Arts Asiatiques
(The Asian Art Museum)
La maison du Patroine
(The Heritage House)
Hôtel des Gypseries
20, rue Gambetta
83190 Ollioules
Tel. 04 94 88 08 09
Formerly a tilery-brickyard dating back to the
beginning of the 20th century, today this mansion
has been transformed into a contemporary art
place that plays host to a number of temporary
art exhibitions throughout the year.
69, cours Lafayette
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 62 11 07
Here at the museum of Old Toulon and its
region, you will find more than 4000 collector
items including Pierre Letuaire drawings
which illustrate the history of the region.
Carqueiranne
The Tourist Office - Tel. 04 94 23 44 67
- The extraordinary Carqueiranne
La Seyne-sur-Mer
- Visit of the old city centre
- Visit of Tamaris (seaside architecture
and gardens)
- Visit of the Sablettes (heritage label of
the 20th century - Ferdinand Pouillon)
Le Crau
- History of Water (History of the Canal
Jean Natte and river Gapeau)
- Cade furnaces and lime kilns
- Archaeological excavations of the
"villa Roman "of Mesclances
- The pilgrimage and " La Navarre "
La Garde
Beaumont Tower
209, chemin de la Coudoulière
83140 Six-Fours-Les-Plages
Tel. 04 94 10 49 90
- The Pepiole Chapel
- The Saint-Pierre collegiate church
- The Notre-Dame de Mai Chapel
- The cap Nègre battery
- Discovery of the Pradet village
- Mining museum of Cape Garonne
In this house which was formerly the country
mansion of Jules Verne, about 500 exceptional
objects are exhibited and retrace Asian history,
archaeology and the Decorative Arts movement.
Musée du Vieux Toulon et de sa région
(The Museum of the old Toulon
and its Region)
Six-Fours-les-Plages
Maison du tourisme de la Provence d’Azur
Tel. 04 94 38 50 91
- From stall to souk
- The history of salt
- Hyères in the 19th century
- Hyères, medieval city,
Hyères, medieval nightlife
- Porquerolles Islands, cultural aspects
- The Noailles Villa
- Castle, ramparts and vestiges
Le Pradet
106, avenue Eugène Pelletan
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 36 83 10
La maison du Cygne
(Swan's house)
Maison du Tourisme - Tel. 04 94 08 99 78
- Visit of the old city of La Garde
Mémorial du débarquement in Toulon
(The memorial of the Provence landing)
Route du Faron
83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 88 08 09
La Valette-du-Var
This museum retraces the 1944-landing of Allied
forces in Provence. Photos, collector’s items,
films and diorama illustrate the assault on the
Provencal coasts which was given the name of
the DRAGOON operation.
- The extraordinary Toulon
- Deities, saints and traditions of Toulon
- Discovering the history of Toulon
Tourist information office - Tel. 04 94 31 35 01
- Circuit of the fountains
Toulon
Ollioules
- Visit of the Medieval City
Le Revest-les-Eaux
- Circuit for the discovery of public
washing-places and fountains
The garden of Eden in
the Mediterranean
Between passion and traditions
Between passion and traditions, immersed in the
fragrance of lavender and the singing of cicadas,
you will breathe in the mild art of living of the
Provence. At the heart of an area full of savours
and fragrances, you will embark on a journey to
meet local producers, markets gardeners and
will fill your basket with fresh local produces in
season. At any time of year, they will be more than
happy to share their passion with you, welcome
you and let you sample their products in a friendly
atmosphere: beekeepers, olive growers, wine
growers, breeders…
A passion for the
Provencal way of life
The special art of living is also revealed, however,
through artists and craftsmen who have adopted
Ollioules. They represent a real treasure for our
region. Painters, potters, ceramists, calligraphers,
sculptors … perpetuate the exact gestures of a
know-how that they will reveal to you. Their spirit
of authenticity and the welcome you will find in
their numerous workshops are among the special
attractions of this city. A history of shared passions,
a common denominator for the area of viticulture
and craftsmanship have joined forces during
summers for a dozen of years now to breathe life
into the "Art and Wine" Festival.
To stage an event, a seminary and cultivate certain
lifestyle by joining the useful for the pleasant wine
growing estates to La Crau constitute an ideal
place.
CONTENTS
Discovery of local products
Markets
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de nature (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Les
Borrels
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Arts and know-how
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Discovery of local products
"Wine", a real local product!
Snails
Toulon Provence Méditerranée is a generous
destination for gourmet connoisseurs with
grapes, AOC (with a guarantee of origin) graded
wines from Bandol and the "Côtes de Provence",
but also olive oil, honey, nougat, figs, goat
cheese… Then comes the pleasure of the market
and finally this real art which is Provencal
cuisine.
The history of the Var is intimately linked to wine
growing. The Greeks were the first to plant vinestocks in Provence which make up the oldest
wine-growing region of France. Our region is
ideal for wines from Bandol and the Côtes de
Provence thanks to the mild climate. When
enjoying these wines as an aperitif or during
a meal, these wines are always appreciated
because they are the expression of a certain
style of life, of regional products that represent
the land, courageous men… Touring through
wine-growing domains of the agglomeration,
wine-sampling at wine-cellars, is not only a
pleasure for your taste buds but will also be a
visual pleasure as often the domains are located
in the midst of a warm and colourful setting.
A snail-farming located between the Maures and
the Islands of Hyères, in the municipality of Pradet,
reflects regional products where snail-farming
coexists with rose growing, you will also come
across the olive grower, the beekeeper, the wine
grower and many others. All for the pleasure of
one’s senses. A setting that will delight your taste
buds as much as your visual senses and where
you will discover a world of traditions, a friendly
atmosphere and a warm welcome. Since 1999, La
Dominette has been proposing the Helix Aspersa
Muller and Maxima, better known under the name
of "small grey snail" and "big grey snail".
Commented visits of snail-farming with sampling
and sales can be arranged (contact respective
tourist offices for addresses).
The botanical conservatory of Porquerolles (Island of Porquerolles- Hyères-les-Palmiers)
An ode to Provencal colours
Olive oil
The Var constitutes 20% of the national olive
oil production. It is also France’s leading oilproducing department taking into consideration
the number of olive trees with make up nearly
22% of national plantations. The aroma and taste
range of olive oil is quite extensive. This product
type is influenced by the soil, the diversity of the
olives and the extraction procedure.
There are a wide variety of olives in the Var:
- olives for oil
- oils for confectionery: belgentiéroise,
picholine, lucque
- table olives: green or black, these are the
same olives but harvested at different
degrees of maturity.
Some very old olive groves, dating back several
centuries can even be visited, their owners
literally open their doors to you, locally produced
olive oil can be sampled and purchases made to
suit your fancy.
"A day without wine is a day without sunshine" as
Louis Pasteur used to say.
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Honey
The oil trade was especially prosperous in the
19th century due to the exportation of olive oil.
Today a very modern olive-producing cantonal
cooperative handles 50 tons of olives annually.
Every year, the olive tree festival that takes place
in October in the centre of Ollioules attracts a
growing number of visitors. (Olive-tasting and
tours during the oil production season run from
November to end of January).
Var beekeepers invite you to visit them in order
to savour their products and to discover a very
specific trade.
This happiness is called the sun, lavender,
essence of flowers that blend in so well with
thyme and rosemary, paths bordered by heathers
and rockroses. This territory is the ideal haven
for pollen-gathering bees.
There are honeys for all tastes. You can choose
from among the polyfloral (all flowers) and
unifloral honeys (one single flower). Among the
most popular ones are honeys from rosemary,
chestnut, lavender and acacia….
You can also sample a number of natural
products based on honey such as nougat or
gingerbread. In Le Pradet municipality, you will
learn firsthand about beekeeping through an
educational beehive and a honey house which
will give you the opportunity to learn all there is
to know about beekeeping from the management
of a hive, honey collection and the ABCs of honey.
The fig
The Var is the leading department in France in
terms of fig production. The fig can be eaten raw,
dried or in jam; it also constitutes an ingredient
in a number of dishes. Sample this fruit from
different producers or from Provencal markets.
"Honey is like a sun which has to be cultivated"
(Maxence Fermine)
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Markets
A word about cuisine
Extra special markets
Go have a stroll at the famous market of the Cours
Lafayette in Toulon which was so often praised in
songs by Gilbert Becaud, who was born under the
sky of Provence.
Difficult to talk about wine growing without talking
cuisine. Here cuisine reflects the colours of the
sun and has the lovely scent of thyme, rosemary,
garlic, tomato and olive oil and is accompanied
by a good wine of Provence. To learn the culinary
specialities of the locals, cooking classes based
around Mediterranean products are organized by
a school of budding cooks who will introduce you
to the art of tasting wines, honeys and even olive
oils. You can even go food-shopping at the market
with a Chef and then get behind the scenes in the
kitchen (contact tourist offices for addresses).
Give in to the temptation: a basket of apricots,
cheese from the region, olive oil from the mill or
basil which will go with your salads, anchoiade
(anchovy paste), tapenade (olive paste), aioli (garlic
mayonnaise sauce)… You will find these products
throughout the year, from one end to the other of
the agglomeration in the colourful markets which
liven up squares and little streets.
In Toulon, go and discover "producer markets" of
the region held at the Cours Paul Ledrin Friday and
Saturday mornings. There you will find fresh farm
produce, a proof of authenticity and products in
season rooted in the tradition of the region.
This approach reflects respect for sustainable
agriculture. Here there is no middleman between
producers and consumers.
Throughout the year… traditional markets
Market of the Iles d’Or: Saturday morning
Farmers market, Place Massillon:
Every morning
Place de la République:
Tuesday, Thursday morning
Avenue Gambetta: Saturday morning
La Crau
Town center: Wednesday and Sunday
Farmers market: Saturday morning
Carqueiranne
Thursday morning
Le Pradet
Friday, Tuesday morning
Farmers market, Place de la Libération:
Tuesday, Saturday
La Garonne (during the holiday season):
Sunday
Farmers market, rue de la Libération
(at the Farmers cellar): Tuesday and
Saturday
La Garde
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday morning
Throughout the year… Organic markets
La Valette-du-Var
Toulon -Le Mourillon
Provencal market: Monday morning
Le Revest-les-Eaux :
Place Dupuy de Lôme : Friday morning
Saturday morning
Place de la Vicomtesse de Noailles
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Place Gambetta : Friday
Toulon
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Cours Louis Blanc and Place Lalo at the
Sablettes: every morning, excepted
Monday
Cours Lafayette : Every morning
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Cours Louis Blanc : Monday morning
Ollioules
Thursday, Saturday morning
Provence tips
For an aromatic and savoury cuisine, do
not forget to add the "herbs of Provence".
An ingenious mix which reflects the good
aroma of the South: thyme, rosemary,
savoury, basil, but especially garlic which
adds character to all of your dishes.
Centre of the City: every morning
Le Brusc: Thursday
Les Lônes: Sunday morning
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Pin Rolland : Wednesday morning
Place des Résistants : Saturday morning
Abundance of tastes and colours
"Em’aco?" (And what else?) used to say people from Toulon in the Provencal dialect.
Moco, Moccot, one of the surnames given to the locals from Toulon and the region.
The cade (a traditional Provencal pie)
Arts and know-how
On the road to discovering arts and crafts
Artists and craftsmen of Toulon Provence
Mediteranean have that special touch that does
not just date back to yesterday. From Hyèresles-Palmiers, to Six-Fours-les-Plages, Ollioules,
passing by Le Pradet and La Garde, ceramists,
sculptors, glassworkers, painters, leather
craftsmen and wood sculptors welcome you
throughout the year in their workshops (contact
tourist offices for more information). The Var
Department has talented artists and our region
has succeeded in keeping traditions while
continuing to welcome new artists.
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decorated with olive tree leafing, earthenware tiles
with floral designs, clay that are turned into tiles or
the floor, fountains carved out of stone, the quilted
cotton boutis (a typical Provencal embroidery) and
finally Christmas figures that each year get back to
in Nativity scenes.
Le Pradet
Overwhelming sculptures. A craftsman full
of passion works the material (bronze, wood
and stone…) while coming up with some very
spectacular pieces.
Ollioules
Since 1998, the charming city of Ollioules has
become a centre of excellence for art trades.
Classified as an "arts and crafts city", the only one,
in addition to Fréjus in the Var.
Present in the heart of the medieval city, some
thirty arts craftsmen (ceramists, potters, painters,
sculptors, decorators, craftsmen specialized in
wrought iron, glassworkers…) will share their
know-how, passion and desire for a job well-done.
This walk takes you to streets with porticos, the
11th century church and the ruins of the feudal
castle which overlooks this magnificent Provencal
village (guided tours of the arts and crafts of
Ollioules upon appointment at the tourist office).
Country mansions in Provence, better known
as bastides proudly display Provencal-style
furnishings. Here we find walnut furniture
and can be shipped out, ready for inlaying. Her
favourite subjects are landscapes, birds, flowers
and trees.
Between Hyères-les-Palmiers and Six-Foursles-Plages throught Ollioules and La Garde,
history reflects the Provencal tradition and
the art of living. These Christmas figures or
"santouns" in the Provencal language represent
a whole range of typically Provencal characters
that are engrained in this region and symbolize
its culture.
You can find Christmas figures at fairs, markets
and in shops. You will have a hard time choosing
between naïve or realist figures; tender and
nostalgic, you can not resist the Christmas
figures of Provence. They are made with the
utmost respect for tradition, in baked clay and
painted by hand. They make perfect decorations
for your home and provide the ideal opportunity
to embellish your nativity scene. Some very
beautiful collections of Christmas figures can be
admired in villages and cities.
figures. This event is really a must and gives you
the chance to see all different kinds of figures
which populate Provencal nativity scenes.
You can discover these little figures at the Heritage
House as well as at the Cap Nègre Battery.
Reeds between Hyères-les-Palmiers and Ollioules
The reed, indispensable for several wind
instruments families (saxophone, clarinet,
English horn, etc.), cut in the Provence cane, is
produced in Hyères-les Palmiers, Carqueiranne
and Ollioules. Why do the best reeds come from
the Var? After visiting a "cane-worker", this
mystery will be resolved.
Your first stop on a circuit, will be to visit the
"cane-worker" in the Sauvebonne valley. There
you will find out about the environment of the
cane in Provence, the differences with the
other grasses. How does it grow? Under what
conditions? Then we will get back into the
vehicles to go to Carqueiranne (Beauvezé) in
order to visit the drying place.
The art of glass. Hyères-les-Palmiers houses
a real glass laboratory run by two artists who
learned the ropes with the greatest contemporary
artists: Lino Tagliapietra and Dale Chihuly.
Specialised in filigree glass, these two artists
use a technique which consists of incorporating
drawn out glass wires. A real ancestral knowhow concerning the glass knowledge. Their
artistic works and contemporary design are an
invitation to discover a living material with a
Mediterranean inspiration.
Pascale Gentile uses glazed earthenware to
create real works of art. She also likes to play
with the material by adding pebbles, floated
woods, mirrors, flat blocks, etc.
She also decorates walls, table trays, mirrors
and any other rigid surfaces that are suitable
for mosaics. The mosaics are created on a flat
surface and under dry condition in workshops
La Garde
You can discover an exceptional collection of
Provencal Christmas figures at Le Fougau of La
Garde. In addition to Biblical characters, you will
come across figures taken from everyday family
life: the shepherd with herd, the knife-grinder, the
miller… (last Sunday of November until Christmas).
Ollioules
At the heart of this charming medieval village,
in the old Ollioules mill, you will have the unique
chance of discovering the art of Christmas
figures-making at the annual fair of Christmas
The combination of glass and creative design
A Provencal symbol present in all cities and
villages: Christmas figures
Méditerranée (Solange Triger)
Bird + virgin (Pierre Fouesnant)
Toulon Provence Méditerranée enhances its
maritime and underwater heritage.
The agglomeration community reconciling nautical
activities with environmental protection. Today it
counts some twenty yachting resorts from where
you will be able to sail along the coast. You will be
able to get a real feeling for the typical atmosphere
of its small fishing ports. Each port has its own
charm and offers a number of nautical services.
Some of them possess the "European Blue Flag"
label such as Hyères-les-Palmiers, Six-Fours-lesPlages, Le Pradet and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.
A passion for recreational
and water activities
The agglomeration community offers outstanding
bodies of water which offer a multitude of
recreational and nautical activities and contests at
privileged sites such as Almanarre, a "spot" that
shouldn’t be missed and popular for windsurfing
and kite-surfing (Hyères-les-Palmiers), but
also "Brutal Beach" at the Bonnegrâce Beach
at Six-Fours-les-Plages. The bay of Hyèresles-Palmiers, well-known internationally for
sailing, regularly hosts national and international
competitions. The city of Le Pradet is known for
sea kayaking.
The large bay of Toulon, well-known for its
maritime heritage, welcomes prestigious boats
through the year, like in 2007, with a stop of the
Tall Ships’ Race. A forest of masts that ‘invaded’
the port of Toulon for a few days.
On the sand, facing the sea
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Mooring
Beaches
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Sea tours
Underwater diving
For fun!
Fitness
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Ports
A large choice to put in
and drop anchor
Embark for Corsica (Port of Toulon)
Port of Toulon with terraces of typical restaurant
Port of Porquerolles (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Port of Toulon
Port of Oursiniéres (Le Pradet)
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"Pointus" fishing boats (port of Salettes Carqueiranne)
The Tall Ships’ Race of 2007
Port of the Coudoulière (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Port Saint Elme (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
The Anse of Balaguier (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Port of Niel (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
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Mooring
An outstanding maritime heritage
The "pointus" fishing boats
A wish to 'get away' becomes real
These traditional boats that tell tales from the
past, have been part of the maritime heritage
since the 19th century, the know-how in
restoration and preservation techniques is
unrivalled. These fishing boats display their
vivid colours in all of the ports of the region and
participate in the activity at coastal ports such
as unravelling fish for the Bouillabaisse soup
which always attracts curious onlookers. You
can discover them at the quay or on board.
The "pointus", with their sails, should be handled
skilfully as recommended by the legendary: " Si
me coneïsse pas, me toques ! If you don’t know
me, then don’t touch me."
Mooring is regulated in order to protect the seabed
from the impact of anchors. Please consult the
brochure for a description of simple actions to be
taken when mooring to protect the environment
(distributed in tourist offices and the National Park
of Port-Clos) and the master office of the harbours.
Many moorings are set up each year. Divers,
fishermen and administrations agree on the
necessity to safeguard the seabed from boat
anchors. A word of caution, nevertheless. While
some moorings are superb such as those at
Porquerolles, unexpected events can occur. They
sometimes can be very exposed to the wind, the
mistral and the wind of the East. That is why it is
always a good idea to check the weather forecast.
The Pescatourism
A "pointu" fishing boat with Latin sails, an unrivalled charm!
"They are the image of political, social and religious beliefs of fishermen owners of these boats"
For those who want to go beyond the
coast, as of summer 2009, for the first
time, fishing boat owners will invite you
for a ride in the sea. They will welcome
you aboard their vessels for a traditional
fishing day. They will let you discover
their know-how, local products you will
delight in and share their passion with
you. Tourists who are fishing fans or are
attracted by the curved forms of these
boats will be delighted. For about three
hours, you will be introduced to the ropes
of the marine environment, resource
management and the secrets of one of the
oldest human activities. You will board the
" Le Dragon " that departs from the Port of
Le Brusc at Six-Fours-les-Plages and on
" Le prince des mer " at Saint-Mandriersur Mer.
To find out more, contact the Toulon
Tourist Office (04 94 18 53 00) or the
Tourism House of the Provence d’Azur (04
94 38 50 91).
Port of Porquerolles (Hyères-les-Palmiers) to disembark on a paradisical island.
Mist, blue-pink water, junction between sky and sea
Mooring boats destroy Posidonia beds. Moor only at places where water is turquoise
Porquerolles, an island that harbours dreamlike moorings
Mediterranean ports of call
Le Revest-les-Eaux
Boarding for your
dream trip
A guide on yachting published by TPM is available
in all tourist offices and lets you explore the
region when arriving by way of the "Great Blue".
Twenty ports will welcome you during the year or
as ports of call and do their utmost to offer you
the "clean port" label.
Drop anchor in one of these small fishing ports
with an authentic atmosphere or in the yachting
resort with more sophisticated facilities. This
will be your starting points for a multitude of
activities between land and sea. Walking through
forests is also part of the unusual charm when
you put in, which can be historical or cultural.
A delectable stroll is essential at certain ports
to admire the many-coloured "pointus" fishing
boats, and small trawls full of pennants and
buoys, announcing the arrival of fish (sea
breams, bass…)
People-watchers can relax at a terrace at one of
the main cafés like those at the Port of Toulon or
Hyères-les-Palmiers. From the massif of Faron,
we can watch the coming and going of ferries
that assure the liaison with Corsica, the "Ile de
Beauté (Beauty island)", cruise boats, as well as
yachts that mix with fishing boats.
Yachting port of call
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Maintenance port
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La Valette-du-Var
Ollioules
La Crau
La Garde
Toulon
Vieille Darse
Port de
La Coudoulière
Port du
Brusc
Port
Saint-Pierre
des Embiez
Six-Fours
les-Plages
Port de
la Seynesur-Mer
Carqueiranne
Port
Saint-Louis
Port de
Pin Rolland
La Seyne
sur-Mer
Port de
l’Ayguade
Le Pradet
Darse Nord
du Mourillon
Port Saint-Pierre
Port des
Oursinières
Port des Salettes
Port de
Saint-Mandriersur-Mer
Port Saint-Elme
Saint-Mandrier
sur-Mer
Port de la Capte
Porquerolles
Port de
olles
Porquerolles
Port-Cros
Port de
rt Cros
Port-Cros
Port de
l’Ayguade
Port de la
Madrague
Le Levant
Port du Niel
Port Augier
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Beaches
Where can you lounge about at one of the
magnificent beaches of the territory?
Where is the best place for sea bathing?
You have a wide choice of beaches to choose from.
You can choose a fine, sandy beach or one with
pebbles. You will appreciate the clear Mediterranean
water of the shore, which changes colour and is
ideal for children. TPM attaches much importance
to helping municipalities, in order to contribute to
water quality for swimmers. Many beaches have
been classified as European Blue Flag.
Dreamlike beaches and creeks
for sea bathing
Beach of Bonnegrâce (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Beach of Les Bonettes (Le Pradet)
Beach of Les Sablettes (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Beach of Le Mourillon (Toulon)
Beach of Port-Cros (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Anse Magaud beach (La Garde)
Almanarre beach (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Anse Mejan beach (Toulon)
Beach of La Mître (Toulon
Beach of La Verne (La Seyne-sur-Mer)
Beach of Porquerolles (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
Heading for the islands!
The Mediterranean at our doorstep
Lands still preserved, islands that are as pretty
as a postcard that look out over the blue coast:
The Islands of Porquerolles, of Port-Cros and the
Island of Levant at Hyères-les-Palmiers as well as
the Island of Les Embiez at Six-Fours-les-Plages
are all real little paradises on earth that can also
be visited off-season.
Sail along the coast to discover these islands, with
or without a skipper, leaving from a number of
ports (check with the respective tourist offices).
Maritime shuttles also ensure regular liaisons
with these islands : Departure point at the Tour
Fondue for the Island of Porquerolles - Hyèresles-Palmiers, departure point at Port Saint-Pierre
for the Island of Port-Cros - Hyères-les-Palmiers,
departure point at Port Saint-Pierre for the Island
of Levant - Hyères-les-Palmiers, departure point
from the Le Brusc pier at Six-Fours-les Plages for
the archipelago of Les Embiez.
(Other ports propose shuttles for these islands,
check with the respective tourist offices).
Why go all the way
to the other end of the world ?
At the picturesque port of Le Brusc, come and
discover the Archipelago of the four islands
classified as "Natura 2000" which are accessible
by foot (The Petit and Grand Gaou Islands) and
embark for the Island of the Great Rouveau and the
Island of Les Embiez. This island, full of flowers,
is a real haven of peace. It is a refuge for all those
who are passionate about the sea, its discreet
white sandy beaches and little creeks make this
place simply magnificent.
Porquerolles
Porquerolles is the largest of the Hyères Islands
and the most western one. There you will delight
in the turquoise-coloured sea that borders on a
superb silver beach as well as the white and black
sandy beach at the tip of the Langoustier. Wild and
protected, the bay of Alycastre is a real haven of
peace. In addition to the multiple creeks, coves and
marvellous beaches, you can go down the paths
bordered with myrtle, cork and Aleppo Pines as
you also discover its numerous fortifications. This
island makes the ideal setting for hiking trips.
Twilight at Gaou
Port-Cros
A leading, national marine park in Europe. The
Island of Port-Cros looks very much like paradise.
It also has a rich fortified heritage to offer and
La Palud beach, plus many opportunities for the
discovery of aquatic fauna and flora thanks to
its underwater circuit. Port-Cros is an island for
romantic souls…without any vehicle. Walking is the
only locomotion way!
Historical as well as natural port of call
Sainte-Agathe fort
The Petit Langoustier Fort (Porquerolles island)
Island of Porquerolles (Hyères-les-Palmiers)
The Levant island
Port-Cros forts
A small port nestled in a green setting (Port-Cros)
The magic of an emerald green sea (Port-Cros)
Boat rental
Sea tours
Travellers take off to discover
and admire the coast
Choisissez votre destination !
Sea tours are organised around the Islands of
Hyères (Porquerolles, Port-Cros and the Levant)
as well as around the archipelago of Les Embiez.
Check with the respective tourist offices.
Take off on board a catamaran, a motor boat
or even a sailboat with or without a skipper
for a half-day, whole day, or a week along the
coast or to tour different countries around the
Mediterranean.
Go good wind!
Seagull
Taking off to the adventure
A cruise along the coast with the entire family
Discover the incredible resources of the
underwater world from a multitude of
professional structures
The Var, known for its tradition of diving, reserves
several surprises for you with its legendary ship
wrecks from all eras and all types which show
the extent to which the history of this region is
intimately linked with the sea. The Var coast is
very irregular, which has resulted in the sinking
of a number of boats since earliest antiquity.
On the side, diver in the gangways of the Greek
ship (Porquerolles)
Underwater diving
and aquatic rides
Cardinal fish Apogon
For fun !
Underwater circuits
To see what is happening underwater…
Nautical leisure
You can go on these circuits on your own or
accompanied by a professional naturalist guide,
offering you an exciting experience in complete
security, with flippers, masks and snorkels. (check
with your tourist office).
There is a broad choice of recreational nautical
activities in seven coastal municipalities. Two nautical
resorts possess the quality label: "France Nautical
Resort (France Station Nautique)": Six-Foursles-Plages and Hyères-les-Palmiers. This label
guarantees a multiple range of nautical activities for
all throughout the year, guaranteeing safety thanks
to modern equipment for a broad public. You can
enjoy the pleasures of diving with flippers, masks and
tuba, accompanied or freely, you can be introduced to
the art of kite surfing, jet skiing, nautical skiing, sea
kayaking, rowing, perfect your skis at windsurfing or
still yet take a tour in a catamaran….You have a wide
selection to choose from, so now it is your turn to
have fun exploring.
Flabelline
Scorpion fish
Gliding happiness at Six-Fours-les-Plages
Anemone
Common sar and gilthead bream
Sea kayak
Kite surfing for flying away over the sea
Catamarans (Six-Fours-les-Plages)
Polynesian pirogue club
at the nautical base (Toulon)
Wearing life jackets, ready to get under
way! Optimist Club (Toulon)
Fitness and wellness
Breathe fresh air on the coast
Come and fill your lungs with the revitalizing
fresh air and profit from the benefits offered by
the Great Blue!
Climatism and heliotropism do not only go back
to yesterday. Considered to be one of the oldest
health resorts in France, as early as the 18th
century, Hyères-les-Palmiers welcomed winter
tourists who hoped to revitalize their health
thanks to the mildness of this climate. It became
the "winter garden of France".
In the 19th century, swimming, going to thermal
baths, to do good to one’s body were practiced
by a certain class of holiday-makers who
discovered the benefits of sea bathing (The
Countess of Vichy, the crown prince of Denmark,
Queen Victoria, Tolstoï…)
Today, Hyères-les-Palmiers and Six-Fours-lesPlages offer weekends or "wellness" stays and
invite you to benefit from the positive effects of
seawater, the pearl of health and vitality. The
seaside resort of Hyères-les-Palmiers offers a
variety of balneotherapy and thalassotherapy
packages.
In Le Pradet, you will find a relaxing area in a
refined setting. In the heart of the Island of Les
Embiez, opposite the small port of Le Brusc in
a setting of pinewoods, vineyards and discreet
beaches, a wellness centre awaits you.
Discover the beneficial virtues of the Spiruline.
The richest food of the world, 100 % natural, a
micro-seaweed which has more than 3 million
years is collected in pond of fresh water.
The domain Traverse, an acquacole farm
welcomes you all year long by appointment to
get you tonus and vitality.
Relaxation territory
Culture of the spiruline in pond of fresh water (La Crau)
The vastness of the sea, the horizon reaching to infinity and the combination of the blue sky and the blue sea, all do wonders to our moral.
The Var Department has been actively involved in
the "Tourism and Disability" Program since 2005.
The top-quality tourist and recreational offer for
disabled people has qualified Toulon Provence
Méditerranée for the "Tourism and Disability"
label. TPM caters to the major types of disabilities
(i.e. motor, visual, hearing and intellectual
deficiencies) guaranteeing accessibility and a
welcome enabling real autonomy for disabled
people. The "Tourism and Disability" label is a
response to the request of disabled people who
would like to choose their vacations and their
recreational activities in complete liberty. This
label applies to transportation, accommodation,
restaurants, beaches and recreational facilities.
Tourism and disability
The Toulon Tourist Office is the only tourist
service in the Var to have adopted this initiative
for disabled people. It runs an office and
adapted services in addition to providing reliable
information about accessibility of tourist and
recreational facilities. Trained staff members
cater to the needs of those who visit this office.
Our website dedicates a specific section to
disabled persons. In addition, a document
entitled "Toulon accessible" provides additional
information about facilities accessible to persons
with reduced mobility (i.e. number of stairs,
specially equipped accommodations, indoor
and outdoor pathways): restaurants (equipped
pathways and toilets), recreational activities and
useful phone numbers…
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Labelled activities
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Beach
Le Mourillon (Toulon)
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Beaches
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Envie de nature 83
Labelled activities
Beaches
"Tourism and Disability" labelled activities
on the TPM territory
Beaches
Additional efforts are being made to improve
and maintain beaches. In order to qualify for
this label, the beaches must have the following
equipment: carpet, ramps, "Tiralo" - special
floating beach wheel-chair, beach hippocamp
wheel-chair, specially reserved parking places,
first-aid station… Hyères is leading the way in this
area as it offers two specially adapted beaches.
The Ayguade beach
One of the longest beaches in Hyères-lesPalmiers made up of sand and pebbles.
The beach of La Bergerie
This long beach offers a multitude of activities
including the Handinautic centre which is open
from the first Monday in June to the last Friday
in August. This centre offers sailing activities for
disabled people.
The Golf course of Valgarde at La Garde
Golf, a leisure fitting to everyone, gathering
able-bodied and disabled golfers on the same
golf course. Handigolf, under the care of
the French Golf Federation, allows disabled
persons (children, adults, seniors) to play golf
as able-bodies persons, thanks to appropriate
equipment.
Tel. 04 94 00 92 00 - www.handigolf.fr
Biking
Bicycle rental shops on the Island of Porquerolles
offers a bike fleet including some tandems,
enabling disabled persons to discovering this
heavenly island. Contact Tourist office
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Enjoy the agglomeration more intensely !
Fashion, music, children festivals, local products
parties, medieval festivals and nature meetings,
the agglomeration makes an ideal holiday spot all
year around. Share your passion while enjoying the
jazz festival or classical concerts.
Majors TPM events
You will be moved by the sound of the Gaou voices,
or those of the Saint-Pierre collegiale at Six-Foursles-Plages, or by the many festive, cultural and
artistic events awaiting you in the Toulon Provence
Méditerranée territory. Passionate about the sea,
share moments of emotion with the many different
nautical events organized from Hyères-lesPalmiers to Six-Fours-les-Plages, and take part in
high level athletic activities throughout the year.
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Water sports events
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for Race
the Provencal
way of life
Tall
Ships’
in Toulon
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Time for festivities
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Water sports events
Time for festivities
Stopping place of the Windsurf French
Championship at Six-Fours-les-Plages
(October/November)
Some festive events
About one hundred competitors, including the
best French windsurfers. Twenty or so sportive
events which are part of the Long Distance
French Championship.
January
Check with Tourist Offices (non-exhaustive list)
"January in the stars"
contemporary circus festival
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Duc d’Albe at Hyères-les-Palmiers
(September)
Catamaran coastal rally to discover the territory,
with around one hundred national flags and one
hundred boats.
March
Night enchanting scenery (Toulon)
Amathea festival (amateur theater)
La Crau
Sea urchin party
Bacchus wine and gastronomy party
Chocolate fair
Toulon
April
International fashion and photography
festival (last week-end)
Flower parade
Carqueiranne
Duc d’Albe
Many national and international events are
organized at the principal bodies of water of the
agglomeration: Six-Fours-les-Plages, the bay of
Toulon and the bay of Hyères-les-Palmiers…
The Porquerolles Week
at Hyères-les-Palmiers (April)
A sports and fun regatta that takes place at
the wonderful sites of the bay of Hyères-lesPalmiers and the Island of Porquerolles.
French sailing Olympic Week (SOF) at
Hyères-les-Palmiers (April)
A water sports event at an international level, a
fantastic show on water with 1000 contestants
from all over the world and 400 small crafts.
The urchin festival (Toulon)
iShares Cup at Hyères-les-Palmiers
(July)
The iShares Cup is the European circuit of
catamarans of the Extreme 40 class. These
high-tech boats are the most rapid on the water
today and are capable of navigating very close to
the coasts, which makes the race spectacular,
as well as interesting for the public.
French sea kayaking championship in Le
Pradet (August)
This top event mix regatta sailing (windwardleeward) and circuits along the coast or at large
up to 200 miles stage. An event which brings
together amateurs, students who compete, on
an equal level with experienced navigators or
professionals on the same departure line.
Florissima
Olllioules
The Mine Spring
Le Pradet
Reed - Jazz festival
June
Provencal heritage
Polynesian pirogue, sea-rowing
The sailing Tour de France (July)
May
Tall Ships’ Race (Course des Grands
Voiliers) in Toulon
A meeting of the most beautiful tall ships in the
world which offer the possibility of young people
to discover the world of sailing on board.
Kite festival (La Crau sous le vent)
La Crau
" Meeting in the gardens
(1st week-end of June)
National Garden Day
(Consult the complete programme in all of
the Tourist Offices)
" Vivement Dimanche " on the Mount Faron
(Toulon) Festive day around sustainable
development
Toulon
Juillet
The collegial church voices and the Gaou
voices
...and all year round, the most prestigious yachts
putting in at the bay of Toulon!
Jazz festival at the Napoleon Fort
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Jazz festival - Porquerolles Island
Votive party in city center
La Crau
August
"In situ theatre festival"
La Bayarde Fort - Carqueiranne
The medieval days
La Garde
La Craurida (Pedestrian race)
La Saint Dominique (La Moutonne)
La Crau
September
International maritime exploration and
environment film festival
Toulon
Black pudding and its puree fair
Carqueiranne
October
Olive tree fair
Ollioules
Walk week in several municipalities of the
agglomeration.
Vine fair
Le Pradet
November
Chestnut fair and Book fair
Toulon
Local products exhibition
Le Pradet
Grand Prix of Painting and scuplture
La Crau
Décember
Children festival
Christmas market
" Vivement dimanche " at the Faron - Toulon
88 Major TPM events
Major TPM events 89
Useful information
Tourist Offices are available to help you to organize your trip.
Access to Toulon Provence
Méditerranée
By Air
By Road
Toulon/Hyères airport
Daily flights from/to Paris Orly throughout the
year. Flights from/to Brest, Lyon, Brussels,
London STN and Rotterdam
Tel. 0 825 018 387 - Fax 04 94 00 84 13
www.toulon-hyères.aeroport.fr
Coming from Paris :
Highway A7 then A8 in direction of Aix-enProvence, Toulon, then A570 Hyères-lesPalmiers.
Coming from Nice :
Highway A8 " La Provencale " in direction of
Carqueiranne
Coming from Toulon or Nice :
take the direction of Hyères-les-Palmiers, then
RD559
Coming from Nice :
A50, then exit N° 13 in direction of Sanary-surMer - Six-Fours-les-Plages
Ollioules
Coming from Paris :
A50 then exit N° 13 in direction of Ollioules
Coming from Nice : A50
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Coming from Paris :
A50 then exit N° 13 in direction of La Seyne-surMer
Coming from Nice : A50 then exit N° 13 in
direction of La Seyne-sur-Mer
Le Pradet
Coming from Hyères : RD 559
Coming from Nice : A57 in direction of Toulon,
exit La Garde
Coming from Marseille : A57 in direction of
Hyères-les-Palmiers, then RD 559
Toulon
Coming from Hyères : Highway A7, then A8 in
direction of Aix-en-Provence, Toulon
Coming from Nice : Highway A8 "La Provencale"
in direction of Toulon
Coming from Paris :
A50, then exit N° 12 or N° 13 in direction of
Sanary-sur-Mer or Six-Fours-les-Plages
By Rail
Chemin de fer - S.N.C.F.
Daily links between Paris and Toulon
TGV (High Speed Train) : daily car-sleeper train
between Paris and Toulon
Regular coach service between the train-stations
of Toulon, Hyères-les-Palmiers, Carqueiranne,
Le Pradet, Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Seyne-surMer and Ollioules :
TGV Train Stations of Marseille and Toulon, and
SNCF TER (Regional Train) Train Stations
of Marseille and Toulon, Train Station of Ollioules,
La Seyne-sur-Mer and La Garde.
Tel. 3635 - www.sncf.fr
Provence d’Azur Tourist House
Tourist Office La Garde
3, avenue Ambroise Thomas
Tel. 04 94 01 84 40
Tel. 04 94 38 50 91
www.provence-azur.com
Place de la République - 83130 La Garde
Tel. 04 94 08 99 99
www.ville-lagarde.fr
Tourist Office
3, avenue Ambroise Thomas
Tel. 04 94 01 84 50
Tel. 04 94 01 84 51
www.hyères-tourisme.com
Tourist Office Le Pradet
Place Général de Gaulle
83220 Le Pradet
Tel. 04 94 21 71 69
Tel.04 94 08 56 96
www.ot-lepradet.fr
Tourist information point
Mairie de Carqueiranne
Tel. 04 94 23 44 67
www.carqueiranne.fr
[email protected]
Tourist Office La Crau
Place Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
83260 La Crau
Tel. 04 94 66 14 48
Office de Tourisme Le Revest-les-eaux
Boulevard de l’égalité
83200 Le Revest-les-Eaux
Tel. 04 94 98 94 78
www.lerevest83.fr
Tourist Office Toulon
334, av. de la république - 83000 Toulon
Tel. 04 94 18 53 00
Tel. 04 94 18 53 09
www.toulontourisme.com
Tourist Office Ollioules
116, rue P. Hauteclocque - 83190 Ollioules
Tel. 04 94 63 11 74
www.tourisme-ouestvar.com
Tourist Office SIVU Ouest Var
Six-Fours-les-Plages - BP 308
Promenade Charles de Gaulle
83140 Six-Fours-les-Plages
Tel. 04 94 07 02 21
Tourist Office la Seyne-sur-Mer
Corniche G. Pompidou - Les Sablettes
Tel. 04 98 00 25 70
Information Office La Valette -du-Var
Tourist Office
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
72, avenue du Char Verdun
83160 La Valette-du-Var
Tel. 04 94 61 46 39
www.lavalette83.fr
Place des résistants - BP 10
83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Tel. 04 94 63 6169
www.ville-saintmandrier.fr
Publication issued by the Tourist Department and the
Communication Directorate.
Design: : Sylvie Brunati-Abad
Graphical design : Franck Cascales
Photos : Hortense Hébrard - Olivier Pastor - Sylvie BrunatiAbad - André Abad - Cyril Abad - André Andreini - Nicolas
Barraqué, Turtle.prod - Guirec Queffeulou - Guy Bortolato Maison du tourisme de la Provence d’Azur - Office de tourisme
de Toulon - Nicolas Burzoni - Raymond Garnero - Inventaire
Général - Baussan - Région Paca - Bénédicte Torres. Mairies
de Carqueiranne - La Garde - Hyères-les-Palmiers - Toulon
- Le Pradet - La Seyne-sur-Mer - Ollioules - La Valette-duVar - Office de tourisme de Six-Fours-les-Plages - MD Tassy R. Palomba - Zoo du mont Faron - Rédif Toulon - P. Lelong
Institut océanographique Paul Ricard - Chambre d’agriculture
du Var - Pépinières Rey - Decugis - Arlaud Coudou Parc - Parc
National de Port-Cros - Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux - Villa
Noailles - Coudou parc - Marine Babey - Serge Marko - Fernand
Sandoval - Comité Départemental du Tourisme - Association La
Farigouletto - Musée de la mine - Musée des arts asiatiques Patricia Huss.
Printing : Espace Graphic
Access & useful informations 91
Also available in tourist offices
and free download : www.tpm-agglo.fr
Hôtel de la Communauté
d’Agglomération
20, rue Nicolas Peiresc - BP 536
83041 Toulon Cedex 9
Tél. : +33 (0)4 94 93 83 00
Fax : +33 (0)4 94 93 83 23
www.tpm-agglo.fr

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