Part of the French Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the Var is famous for its sunny sea resorts, great wine and Romanesque and medieval architecture. With picturesque landscape, plenty of sunshine hours and delicious cuisine, this Mediterranean region is a top tourist destination.

Var’s capital, Toulon, is France’s 2nd-largest naval port and a city on the rise. After years of neglect, it is now thriving with nightlife, undergoing vast revitalisation processes and offering great transport connections. West of Toulon there are popular towns of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer with popular beaches and Bandol, famous for its exquisite wine.

To the east of the capital lies the most famous resort in Var, Saint-Tropez, filled with cafés, white yachts and wealthy tourists. Most of its sandy beaches offer watersports activities and some are very popular among naturists.

North of Saint-Tropez there is another great beach destination, Sainte-Maxime, where not only can you enjoy jet-skiing and sunbathing, but also play a round or 2 of golf on one of the 8 golf courses in the village’s area.

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