Var

Located in the South of France, the Var spans both Provence and the French Riviera. It is home to magical towns bathed in sunshine all year. With such varied scenery as the Mediterranean Sea, rivers lakes and vineyards of Provence, the area offers an astonishing mix of landscape. Here, holidaymakers can enjoy strolling at the water's edge, a boat tour, a foray into the dense pine forests or an enthralling adventure on the heights of the dramatic Verdon Canyon. Tourism is one of the major focal points of the sustained development policy of Var, aiming to control its economic growth and promote its natural assets and environmental heritage. The Var is home to over 400 kilometres of shores, 230 beaches and coves bordering the Med and is a popular sailing destination, with beautiful seascapes. On land, the Var boasts an exceptional natural environment ideal. For activities such as walking, cycling, riding, flying, diving and more.

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Things you can't miss

Provence, French Riviera, Verdon Canyon, hilltop villages, forests, preserved nature, Mediterranean Sea, Beaches, Golden islands, Provence wines, Rosé wine, Olive Oil, Truffles, Gastronomy, Wellbeing, fishermen, diving, cycling, sailing, Voiles de Saint-Tropez, parcs and gardens, Mimosa, Art, History, campsites, holiday clubs.

How to get there

Contact information

Tink Denis
t.denis@vartourisme.org
+33(0)4 94 18 59 70

Participating Destinations

AuvergneBrittanyBurgundyClos LucéCorsicaDordogne Valley: Lot & CorrèzeFrench Heritage and culture Club & its partnersIle de RéLanguedoc-RoussillonLimousinMarseillesMidi-PyrénéesNantes 2012Nord Pas-de-CalaisNormandyPoitou CharentesRhône-AlpesRivieraSavoie Mont BlancVarVendée