Summer holidays in Le Var
By the sea or in the hinterland, summer can be enjoyed without moderation. The sun at its zenith, the heat, the cicadas, the scents of pine and garrigue… You can savour the joys of water sports and the great outdoors. It’s also a time to take the time to live, appreciate and ENJOY!
In summer in the Var, head to the sea for a wide choice of activities
The Var is an unmissable sailing destination, thanks to the exceptional quality and beauty of its landscapes and seabed.
Set off to discover the most beautiful sites along the coast: 5 inhabited islands (including the more confidential Les Embiez and Bendor), authentic beaches and coves, as well as the Giens peninsula and the red rocks of the Esterel.
Paddle, kayak, flyboard, towed buoys, even pedalos... there's a whole host of activities to enjoy the sea in your own way. In the Var, summer is also a great time to try scuba diving, to discover the magnificent seabed at shallow depths.
And let's not forget the beach, of course, the symbol of summer! From wide sandy beaches to coves and inlets, you're sure to find a beach to suit you among the 230 in the Var! Early in the morning, during the day or in the evening, you can enjoy the beach at any time.
Wine tourism and discovering local products
In the heart of Provence, the terroirs of the Var are home to the oldest vineyards in France. Today, Côtes de Provence, Bandol and Côteaux Varois are tasted the world over. Come and discover these sun-drenched wines, as well as the wine estates and wonderful vineyards. More than just tasting, discover a world and an atmosphere all your own. In the height of summer, concerts, vineyard walks, short-lived bars, bed and breakfasts - there's a whole host of wine-related activities on offer for wine tourism enthusiasts.
Typical of Provence, the Var also produces excellent AOC Huile d'Olive de Provence olive oil and tasty AOC Miel de Provence honey.
Parks and leisure: fun activities during the summer holidays
Animal parks, water parks, tree runs, paintball... there are plenty of activities to keep you, your family and your friends entertained.
in summer in the Var, you can meet the animals, go down giant slides, land in a swimming pool, climb trees, play paintball in the middle of the forest: move, jump, work out or just have fun.
Museums...to keep cool
To learn, to discover, to be interested... and to refresh. This is certainly not the primary purpose of a museum, but in summer it's a convincing argument, we must admit. The Var is full of museums, both traditional and unusual. Among them, we have selected the following as must-sees:
- La Citadelle, museum of maritime history: in the magnificent setting of the Citadelle overlooking the port and village of Saint-Tropez,
- Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma in Saint-Tropez, in THE famous gendarmerie of De Funès, Galabru and their sidekicks.
- Musée National de la Marine in Toulon, where visitors can learn about the military history of the port of Toulon, which went on to become the largest war port in the Mediterranean basin.
- Terra Rossa, Maison de la Céramique Architecturale in Salernes, a village renowned for its terracotta tiles. To fill up on colour!
- Musée des Gueules Rouges (Red faces museum) in Tourves, a beautiful museum on the local exploitation of bauxite, the red aluminium ore whose dust covered the miners' faces.
During your summer holidays, you'll know where to take the whole family for a few hours if you want a refreshing break in the middle of the day!
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