Under the sun of the French Riviera
La Croix-Valmer is a seaside resort appreciated by lovers of the Mediterranean. At the gateway to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, it offers tourists sumptuous beaches and a preserved coastline where small rocky coves and secret coves follow one another. Thrill-seekers and sports enthusiasts will be able to practice numerous activities on the spot or in the surrounding area, such as flyboarding, jet-skiing, scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking… Bars and restaurants will then welcome you for a moment of relaxation in a friendly atmosphere, for an ice cream, lunch or a drink shared with your family and friends.
The Golden Islands
Discover off the coast of the Massif des Maures the archipelago of the Golden Islands. Port-Cros, once protected from ancient barbarian attacks by the Eminence Tower, the forts of Estissac and Port Man, has an exceptional biodiversity. Various birds nest there, such as the Luecophée gull, the booted eagle and the peregrine falcon. The island of Porquerolles also conceals a truly exceptional biodiversity. Since 1971, the island has been home to the Mediterranean National Botanical Conservatory. The National Park covers the Golden Islands, but also an exceptional coastal fringe. Finally, the island of Levant, the easternmost of the Golden Islands, is home to the reserve of arbutus trees. Still on the island of the Levant, Heliopolis is one of the oldest naturist villages in Europe. The Park also protects magnificent seabeds. vacationers can go boating, scuba diving or enjoy the beaches, always with respect for natural areas.
Museums in the Var department
Many museums welcome you in the Var department. for example, you can discover the Frédéric Dumas diving museum in Sanary-sur-Mer, the aquarium of the Paul Ricard Institute in Six-Fours-les-Plages, the arts and history museum in Bormes-les-Mimosas, the national navy museum in Toulon…
