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Bandol, an enviable second address

Marcel Pagnol, Mistinguett, Raimu, Fernandel… They all helped to make this little commune on the coast of the western Var a fashionable place for holidays, well before Brigitte Bardot created the...

The centre and west side of Toulon

On the Mediterranean coast, between Saint-Tropez et Marseille, almost 167,000 residents live in this, the sunniest town in France. Focusing on tourism, commerce and administrative services, Toulon’s economy is also founded on its large military port. To the west, Ollioules...

Charming addresses in the middle an...

In areas linking Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Nice and Toulon, communes in the middle and upper Var appeal for their quality living conditions and a well-preserved environment comprised of natural and agricultural areas. Residents working in the large surrounding urban centres appreciate the quietness and...

Sainte-Maxime, a haven of tranquill...

Linked to Saint-Tropez by a ferry service, this commune with 14,000 residents enjoys almost 300 days of sunshine per year. A very persuasive argument for many north Europeans who decide to acquire holiday homes here - though not at any price…

Saint-Maximin and Brignoles, at the...

Nestling at the foot of the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is a charming commune with 15,000 residents. A town fond of its traditions, it lays claim to a remarkable historic legacy. Lying at the heart of “Green Provence”, its capital, Brignoles,...

Hyères and the Giens peninsula

Lying at the foot of the Massif des Maures on the Mediterranean shore, facing the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, Hyères is home to almost 156,000 people. Lively all year round, it...

An array of assets offered by La Dr...

Laid out around Draguignan and the TGV station in Les Arcs, this intercommunal entity playing host to about 100,000 residents is comprised of charming hill-top villages in the foothills of Le Verdon, forests, rivers flowing across the plain of Les Maures, prestigious vineyard...

A return to optimism for Saint-Raph...

Home to 34,270 residents, Saint-Raphaël plays the double role of a well-known seaside resort and a lively economic, administrative and cultural centre. After a quiet spell, its property market is showing new vitality.

Grimaud and Port Grimaud, between l...

Situated at the edge of the Massif des Maures, Grimaud is a charming old Provençal village overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. At its feet, the “lagoon city” of Port Grimaud offers its originality and the colourful character of a village at the edge of the sea with housing in marina style.

Cogolin and Port Grimaud, contrasti...

One plays host to year-round homes of people working around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the other is a magnet for boating fans from many different countries. Different but full of charm, the attributes of Cogolin and Port Grimaud are well worth exploring.