Very popular already in the 19th century for the mildness of its climate, the town of palm trees has retained all its charm today. The Massillon gateway marks the entrance to the medieval old town of Hyères. The picturesque narrow streets, lined with old houses and colourful facades, as well as the beautiful Massillon square decorated with beautiful café terraces, are some of the places not to be missed. The wonderful parks and the hilltop gardens, such as the Saint-Bernard park, the Cubist garden of the Noailles villa, and the Sainte-Claire park, are a haven of peace.

Connected to the mainland by two sand dunes known as a "double tombolo", Giens peninsula comprises wild coasts, creeks, beaches and pine forests. Pesquiers lake, situated between the tombolos, is a favourite place for migratory birds. The delightful, must-see little harbour of Niel has preserved its picturesque character. The pier for crossings to Hyères islands is located at the harbour of Tour Fondue tower.

Toulon and its port sit in a magnificent natural harbour, one of the most beautiful in Europe. Cronstadt quay, situated alongside Darse Vieille dock, is a very popular spot thanks to its many shops and cafés. The very picturesque old town features numerous fountains, including the famous Trois-Dauphins (“three dolphins”) in the charming Place Puget square, busy, typical narrow streets and a colourful Provençal market in Cours Lafayette.

A stay in Toulon is also the chance to sample the famous bourride, a local soup made with white fish and aioli, a Provençal garlic mayonnaise. The maritime museum (Musée national de la Marine), whose entrance is that of the former naval shipyard, explores the Mediterranean's maritime history.

Dominating the city, the mount Faron, a limestone massif reaching 584 metres at its highest point, offers a magnificent panoramic view of the natural harbour and the Saint-Mandrier peninsula. A cable car takes you to its top.

Overhanging the sea, the old hilltop village of Bormes-les-Mimosas features charming, flower-bedecked narrow streets, delightful little squares, covered passages and numerous craft shops. The floral display is exceptional! In February, during the mimosa flowering season, the village celebrates with its Grand Corso du Mimosa festival.

With a surface area of 135,000 hectares, the Massif des Maures mountains extends from Saint-Raphaël to Hyères. It reaches its peak at an altitude of 780 metres near the Notre-Dame-des-Anges priory. From this place, the view of the surrounding countryside is breathtaking. The vegetation of the Maures mountain range mainly consists of chestnut and cork oak forests, maquis (dense Mediterranean shrubland) and maritime pines. Between Le Lavandou and the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the 'Corniche des Maures' is a magnificent road running alongside the sea, dotted with pleasant seaside resorts, such as Cavalière, Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer ou encore Cavalaire-sur-Mer.

Rich in chestnut trees, the Massif des Maures mountains is famous for its specialities based on chestnuts, such as candied chestnuts and chestnut jam. Head to Collobrières, the main village in the Maures mountains, to find excellent candied chestnuts. A sweet chestnut festival is held there every year in October.

perched above the Bandol vineyards, La Cadière-d'Azur is a medieval village full of charm, with its old narrow streets and the remains of its ramparts.

The medieval village of Le Castellet, situated right in the heart of the Bandol vineyards, is renowned for its race track, the Paul Ricard circuit.

The medieval village of Grimaud, with its beautiful typically Provencal flower-filled narrow streets, is dominated by the ruins of its castle. From there, the panoramic view of the coast and the hills covered with the forests of the Massif des Maures mountains is splendid.

Founded in the 13th century, the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine basilica is a magnificent building of Gothic style. Its crypt contains the holy relics of Marie-Madeleine.

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Founded in 1966, the lakeside town of Port-Grimaud is great to wander around, with its bridges spanning canals and its pleasant quays lined with small colourful houses.

Delightful small port, Cassis benefits from an exceptional environment by being situated inbetween the Canaille cape cliff and the famous creeks. It is a really charming place to stay in the summer with its narrow streets and squares, its houses with colourful facades, its quaysides, its lively cafe terraces and its beautiful beaches.

Numerous boats in the Cassis port offer various tours on the sea, in particular to visit the creeks.

Typically Provençal, the medieval village of Ramatuelle, perched on its hill, is very picturesque with its narrow streets, its beautiful flower-decked houses, its typical bistros and its small shops.

In the summer period, numerous events liven up the village: the 'Temps Musicaux' (Musical Times) in July, the Theatre and Variety festival, and the Jazz music festival in August.

Near Cassis, the Canaille mountain and its scenic Corniche de Crêtes coastal road, majestically overhanging the sea, is an unmissable way to admire the beautiful coastal countryside. The high cliffs that plunge into waters offer wonderful viewpoints of the sea, the islands, the creeks and the coast.

It is on the Canaille cape and at the Grande Tête that the cliffs are the most impressive. Being respectively at 362 metres and 399 metres in height, these two steep cliffs are the highest in France! The vertiginous height takes your breath away! Dedicated viewpoints allow to take advantage of the site.

Aubagne is the clay city par excellence. It is famous for its old pottery tradition that dates from the Gallo-Roman period. In the narrow streets of the town, shops sell Christmas Nativity figures, ceramics and potteries. The terracotta Nativity figurines are made in numerous workshops in the city.

Founded in 1146, the Thoronet abbey is a masterpiece of Provençal Romanesque art. The cloister, the church and the Cistercian chapter house of the abbey arouse are peaceful, meditative places.

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Reaching 1,147 metres at its highest point, the Sainte-Baume massif is a destination popular with hikers. Dominated by a high rocky cliff, the national forest of Sainte-Baume is composed of beeches, maples and lime trees. In the summer, this forest is very popular for its coolness.

A wonderful setting in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the Calanques National Park is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, exceptional biodiversity and cultural heritage. Covering 8,500 hectares, its land portion is spread over three municipalities, which are Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat, while its sea portion accounts for 43,500 hectares. The only national park in Europe to include land, sea and peri-urban areas, it is a place of incredible biodiversity, with nearly 140 protected terrestrial animal and plant species as well as more than 60 marine heritage species!

The mosaic of scenery contained within this magnificent territory is extremely attractive for visitors who love sightseeing and hikes. Its landscapes are absolutely unique, with its coastal massifs interspersed with calanques (narrow, steep-walled inlets), its submarine canyon, and its many islands, including the island of the famous If Castle, a 16th-century fortress made famous by Alexandre Dumas in his novel The Count of Monte Cristo.

Walking through the Calanques massif is a journey of discovery through breathtaking landscapes, a coastline where urban life is never far away, but where the wild and secret coves alternate with nature trails that offer many wonderful walks. Along the way, you will be amazed by the majesty of these limestone cliffs plunging into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The Calanques of Devenson, En-Vau, Morgiou, Sormiou or Sugiton, to name but a few, are magnificent examples of this. Visiting the Calanques Park is also a great way to experience the joys of swimming in crystal clear waters, admire the local fauna and flora, and enjoy sports activities such as hiking, climbing, scuba diving, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding!