Var

The Var department, with Toulon as its capital, is located in the south of France on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coastline is an important part of the famous Côte d'Azur. It borders the Alpes de Haute-Provence to the north, the Alpes-Maritimes and the Mediterranean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Bouches-du-Rhône to the west. The Var has three large mountain ranges. In the southwest are the Massif de l'Esterel and the Massif des Maures. In the west lies a large part of the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, a limestone mountain range that belongs to the Provençal limestone chains. The south of the department – the Côte d'Azur – is very touristy.

In the lower parts of the Var, you will find a landscape with many vineyards, orchards and flower nurseries. It is also full of beautiful Provençal villages. In short, a multitude of landscapes under an often bright sun. The Var is also a region rich in art history with many magnificent churches, abbeys and unique villages. The departmental capital, Toulon, is a port city with over 160,000 inhabitants and is ideally located on the coast of southern France. It is the most important port in France and the base of the Mediterranean fleet. The port, which has served as a naval port for 500 years, suffered extensive damage during World War II. A large part of the city is currently being restored. Toulon has a few attractions, including several museums and a beautiful opera house. The Musée de la Marine is dedicated to the maritime history of Toulon. The Musée d'Art de Toulon has a large collection of paintings by artists from Provence. The Musée du Vieux Toulon introduces you to Napoleon's attempts to defend Toulon.