Gorges Blavet. Crédit photo : Dallaporta A.Gorges Blavet. Crédit photo : Dallaporta A.
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Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Tourism and travel guide

Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the Var department, is both a nature-friendly destination and a renowned seaside resort on the French Riviera.

You can enjoy a seaside vacation. Roquebrune-sur-Argens indeed boasts several beaches and a small marina bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. Numerous water activities are available: swimming, sea excursions, scuba diving, sea kayaking, and more.

Roquebrune-sur-Argens is also an ideal holiday destination for hiking and climbing enthusiasts. You can visit the Roquebrune-sur-Argens rock or explore the Blavet Gorges. Additionally, you can partake in other activities like horseback riding. The Esterel Massif is also a renowned hiking destination.

The restaurants in Roquebrune-sur-Argens serve you Provencal gastronomic specialties: fish caught on the same day, bouillabaisse, pissaladière, tian de légumes, and more. You can also visit the local markets: the main market in Roquebrune-sur-Argens takes place in the old village every Friday morning (except on rainy days).

A visit to Roquebrune-sur-Argens allows you to discover an interesting historical heritage. You can admire the parish church built in the 16th century, the fountains, the washhouse, the chapels, the Templar house built in 1249, and the Anfred Tower, which is a remnant of the ancient ramparts. You can also visit the other monuments of Roquebrune-sur-Argens : the Chapel Saint-Pierre de Roquebrune-sur-Argens, the Dolmen de la Gaillarde, the Church Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Roquebrune-sur-Argens, the Vivier maritime de la Gaillarde…

If you wish to find accommodation in the Var, discover a selection of accommodation to spend your stay in the Var: bed and breakfast, hotels, campsites… You can organise your stay in this particularly pleasant region by contacting the Tourist Office.

Roquebrune-sur-Argens sea side

Roquebrune, a picturesque small town located in the Argens Valley, also boasts its own seaside resort on the French Riviera. Head south to discover the beaches of La Gaillarde and San Peïre, as well as the coves of Tardieu and Bonne Eau. Peïre Beach is equipped for people with disabilities during the summer season.

Numerous water activities are available: wakeboarding, jet ski rental, pedal boats, paddleboarding, kayaking, or aqua biking. Water skiing and tubing are also among the possibilities. Restaurants are also ready to welcome you for a meal with your feet in the water.

Museums and Heritage

Numerous tourist sites invite you to cultural getaways near Roquebrune-sur-Argens.

The House of Prehistory immerses you in the distant past of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, while the House of Heritage traces a broader period, up to the doorstep of the 20th century.

The nearby town of Fréjus is renowned for its ancient ruins and museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Local History, the Museum of the Troops of the Marine Corps…

Landscapes and Notable Natural Sites

The Rock of Roquebrune-sur-Argens rises to an altitude of 372 meters. It offers spectacular landscapes, with chaotic formations of reddish sandstone rocks surrounded by scrubland. Erosion has left numerous caves and shaped dizzying columns.

Not far from the small town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, the Blavet Gorges captivate hiking and climbing enthusiasts. Its unique scenery is home to exceptional wildlife and flora.

Practical Information

Roquebrune-sur-Argens is located between Le Muy and Fréjus, in the Var department, just a few kilometers from the A8 motorway.

The Roquebrune-sur-Argens Tourist Office can assist you in planning your visit or stay:

  • Website: https://www.roquebrunesurargens-tourisme.fr/
  • Roquebrune-sur-Argens Office: La Gallery, ZA les Garillans, 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens.
  • Les Issambres Office (coastal area): Place San Peire, 83380 Les Issambres
  • Phone: +33 (0)4 94 19 89 89

If you’d like to learn more about the living environment, events, accommodation options, shops, and services in this municipality, you can contact the Roquebrune-sur-Argens Town Hall:

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