©Sanary Tourisme
©Sanary Tourisme
Nestling in the heart of the village, this small fishing port, typically Provencal, is one of the last on the Var coast. It is one of those picturesque places where you can enjoy walking, eating out and savouring the authentic charm of Provence.
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An open-air setting, the Port of Sanary, regularly classified as one of the most beautiful ports in France, is home to one of the largest fleets of Mediterranean fishing boats, known as "Pointus".
Of very old origins (Provençal, Catalan, Sicilian, or Ligurian), they were used for trammel fishing (net) or longline fishing (bottom line). The Provençal trays called "pointus" are Latin sailing and rowing boats.
These boats are classified as Historic Monuments and boats that have received the...
Of very old origins (Provençal, Catalan, Sicilian, or Ligurian), they were used for trammel fishing (net) or longline fishing (bottom line). The Provençal trays called "pointus" are Latin sailing and rowing boats.
These boats are classified as Historic Monuments and boats that have received the...
Services
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact "Les pointus"
Spoken languages
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
