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Saint-Raphaël, a diverse market

More than just a seaside resort, Saint-Raphaël is a town in Le Var on a human scale (almost 35,000 residents) where business and tourism form a successful combination. Between the Mediterranean and...

Bandol and Sanary, two gems on the ...

A quality lifestyle, record sunshine, typical charm, security, a superb natural environment… Bandol and Sanary are indeed enviable addresses. These well-preserved seaside resorts continue to draw retirees and those in search of holiday homes.

Grimaud, at the entrance to Saint-T...

Comprised of a medieval village perched on a hill, a “lagoon city”, and lovely green countryside, the multifaceted Grimaud nestles at the foot of the Massif des Maures, at the edge of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Hyères-les-Palmiers, a very popula...

Facing the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, at the foot of the Massif des Maures, Hyères runs along the shore between Toulon and Le Lavandou. Offering a coastline 39 km long with a pleasing lack of concrete, the commune is known for its sandy beaches and wild, rocky creeks.

Fréjus and its surrounding region

Between the Massif des Maures and the Estérel hills, Fréjus occupies an area which is not overly built-up. A town of art and history, founded by the Romans in 49 B.C, it offers lots of assets. Charm, well-being and security top the list.

Living in La Dracénie

Comprised of 19 communes around the town of Draguignan in Le Var, the urban community of La Dracénie is home to almost 108,000 residents. Midway between Marseille, Nice, Aix-en-Provence and Toulon,...

Portraits of Bandol and La Ciotat

Retirees from Paris, Saint-Étienne and Grenoble are very fond of the sandy beaches, the closeness to the TGV station, the quality living conditions, quietness and village atmosphere of Bandol, in Le Var. Now with the wind in its sails, La Ciotat, in Provence, has become a...

Grimaud, a commune on the sea

Offering a condensed version of all the attractions provided by the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Grimaud is comprised of an authentic medieval village, vineyards, idyllic beaches, peaceful residential areas, not forgetting its rare pearl : the “lagoon city” of Port-Grimaud.

Apartments in Hyères-les-Palmiers

Lying at the foot of the Massif des Maures, 15 km east of Toulon on the Mediterranean shore, facing the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, this commune with 56,000 residents offers a pleasant setting with a good balance between urban amenities and seaside attractions.

Cavalaire-sur-Mer and La Croix-Valm...

Located between Saint-Tropez and Le Lavandou, Cavalaire-sur-Mer and La Croix-Valmer offer magnificent beaches at the edge of protected countryside. These charming seaside resorts are home to 6,350 and 3,300 residents respectively.