Tourism in the Var
Come and discover the Var department, its magnificent landscapes, its Provencal culture and its small authentic villages. Come and taste the rosé wines in a natural setting with a preserved coastline where the sunny weather guarantees your well-being and the sweetness of life.
Near the campsite in the peninsula of St-Tropez, many possibilities are offered to you: surfing and sailing schools, fishing, diving, jet skiing, kitesurfing. An amusement park at less than 5km and a water park at 15km. Mountain bike rides as well as beautiful walks on the coastal paths.
The most beautiful cities of the Var
With its exceptional coastline and its hinterland covered with vineyards, olive groves and green forests, the Var attracts many tourists each year. Draguignan and its hidden treasures, Toulon and its many beaches, Le Lavandou, the pearl of the Côte d’Azur, Sainte-Maxime, a haven of peace and gentle living, or Port Grimaud, which can be visited by boat, as well as Porquerolles and the Golden Isles, are all must-see destinations for understanding and appreciating the diversity of this magnificent département’s landscapes.
During your stay in south-east France, you’ll also have plenty of time to plan visits to many other sites: Gassin, listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, where you can wander through the narrow streets up to the ramparts overlooking the Mediterranean, Ramatuelle, a superb hilltop village, Saint-Tropez and its port, a cult venue for the international jet set, Cavalaire and its sublime bay, or Rayol-Canadel.
Less known, but just as sumptuous, are towns located only a few kilometers from our campsite in the heart of Provence. You will discover with wonder their extraordinary natural and architectural heritage, and appreciate their authentic joie de vivre.
tourism in the Var
Top 10 places of interest in the Var
You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many places of interest in the Var, but here are our top 10 that are within easy reach of camping La Rouillère:
- The Chartreuse de la Verne, a monastery dating from 1170 located in the heart of the Maures massif. It is a listed historic monument.
- The mythical beach from Tahiti to Saint-Tropez for glamour and jet-set.
- L’Escalet beach, much more discreet because it’s harder to get to, is a little paradise with crystal-clear waters.
- The Massif des Maures stretches for 60 km, its gentle, wild mountains covered in deep forests, ideal for family outings.
- Cap Bénat, a site protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral, offers a unique panorama of the islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros.
- The turtle village of Carnoules, an educational center dedicated to the protection of turtles, unique in France.
- The Pointe des Sardinaux in Sainte-Maxime, a small haven of wild and preserved peace, for a picnic in the sun.
- The bay of Pramousquier, real pearl of the Var coastline with its long beach of golden sand and its azure waters.
- Cap Taillat is a peninsula located between Ramatuelle and La Croix Valmer.
- The Fort of Brégançon is an exceptional site, it is the official place of vacation of the President of the Republic that you can visit!
What to do in the Var : Top 10 activities !
With a rich cultural and natural heritage, the Var department offers a wide range of activities to keep you busy!
- Take a sea trip from Saint-Raphaël to the port of Santa Lucia, on the program, the creeks, the Golf of Saint-Tropez and the islands of Lérin. Sublime !
- Visit the animal park of Sanary-sur-Mer, a pretty zoo of human size and respect, nestled in a privileged environment.
- Go to the National Museum of the Navy in Toulon with your children. They’ll love the many model ships from different eras.
- Enjoy a day of kayaking at the base of Les Arcs on the Argens river, in the heart of the Maures mountains.
- Take a snorkeling tour in Port Frejus and discover the sea bed, an experience accessible to all and unforgettable.
- Visit the Musée de L’Annonciade in Saint-Tropez, housed in a lovely chapel and featuring paintings by Matisse, Seurat, Signac, Braque and Bonnard.
- Let yourself wander through the lush botanical park of Fréjus.
- Practice karting at Grimaud Karting Loisir: large 800 m circuit accessible to adults and accompanied children.
- Spend an afternoon with your family at the accrobranche park Oxygen Evasion in Puget-sur-Argens, laughter and thrills guaranteed for the whole family.
- Enjoy a day of water sports in Okwide on the lake of Saint-Cassien.
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