Provence Mediterranee tourist Office

Explore the Sablettes neighborhood on this guided walk through Fernand Braudel Landscape Park, all the way to the Sablettes hamlet, designated a 20th-Century Heritage Site.

A site that is unique for its history, its geology, and its reconstruction by the famous architect Fernand Pouillon in the 1950s. During the tour, you’ll hear the legend of the Deux Frères rocks.

At the heart of the Pesquiers salin, follow the incredible transformation of an old fishing pond into a salt production site. Between sun, sea and know-how, discover how white gold was harvested here for more than a century.

Recognized as one of the most remarkable natural areas along the Var coastline, the Hyères salt marshes are fragile ecosystems that serve as a resting place for migratory birds and a refuge for resident birds.

A tour designed for curious visitors of all ages, where we explore local trades, traditions, and crystals… and where birds sometimes make a surprise appearance.

Claudine, our speaker guide, takes you through 2400 years of history, in the footsteps of those who shaped the city of Hyères.

This tour takes you on a journey through the historic center: the medieval quarter and its cobblestone streets, and the remains of the fortified walls, upon which palaces with bold architectural designs were rebuilt in the 19th century.

Discover hidden and unique spots.

During your vacation in the City of Palms, treat yourself to this enriching guided tour that reveals the city from a different perspective.

With our conference guide, you will discover the rich history of this town from a site offering incomparable landscapes on the Brusc and the various districts of Six-Fours-les-Plages.

Proudly hung on Saint-Pierre Hill, the college is one of the last remains of the old fortified village of Six-Fours.

We explore together the richness of the history of this commune from a point of view offering incomparable landscapes on the Brusc and the different districts of the city.
The collegiate Saint-Pierre opens its doors and allows you to discover the keys of its atypical construction as well as enjoy a time to admire the famous polyptic of Bréa.

Go back to a rich local history, which has transformed a modest hamlet of fishermen into a major industrial pole.

Let yourself be charmed by the authenticity of its historic centre, its colourful facades typical of Midi and the elegance of its parish church. The guided tour then leads you to the climax of the industrial era: the iconic Pont des Chantiers. From the top of this 40-metre structure, enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the port activity and the vastness of the Toulon harbour. A unique experience between Mediterranean tradition and steel heritage.

The Tympan sings the memory of the workers and the salinary past of the city of Hyères.
Posidonias, stilts, rust and reflections: the balance is observed in silence.

Let yourself be surprised by the Tympan, a hydraulic machine unique in France, restored and inaugurated in 2024. Located in the industrial heart of Salt, this facility bears witness to the rich salinary past of the region.

A masterpiece of the Pesquiers' hydraulic system, built north of the saline, it plays an essential role in local industrial history.

An experience not to be missed to dive into the salt heritage.

Developed by Paul Ricard in the early 1960s, Embiez Island, a refuge of Mediterranean biodiversity, is the largest of the archipelago off Six-Fours-les-Plages.

During this guided tour, you will discover the fascinating history of Embiez Island throughout the eras: the exploitation of salt marshes by the monks of Saint-Victor, the defensive function of the castle of Sainte-Cécile and the battery Saint-Pierre, and finally his present face, shaped and thought by his creator Paul Ricard.

You also admire the exceptional landscapes of this unique place and enjoy the botanical diversity of this small paradise.

With Martin, a passionate guest guide, discover a preserved Provencal village, animated by shops of artists and artisans, whose gardens, remains and architecture delight you with surprise.

The visit of the City of Oliver takes you to meet a rich and preserved heritage with the Roman church Saint-Laurent, medieval alleys and facades with porches and arcades.
In the Renaissance district, the famous Provencal gypseries give you their secrets.

You go then to the Nougat Jonquier craft factory. You learn all about this delicious confectionery, its history, with a demonstration of nougat making and a tasting of the different types of nougat: white, black, hard and tender.

Your guide will take you to discover the Tamaris district, created by Marius Michel Pacha, a visionary builder who imagines a seaside resort that was upscaled in the late 1800s.

Discover the unique neighbourhood of Tamaris famous for its eclectic villas combining Moorish, Tuscan and Provencal influences. Your guide takes you through the landscapes of the harbour, fishing huts and these bourgeois villas. Tamaris is an architectural kaleidoscope and a true botanical treasure. A fascinating, guided immersion at the heart of a seaside heritage that does not exist anywhere else on the Var coast.

Explore Toulon through a visit that plunges you into the milestones of the history of the first city of the Var.

Your guide tells you about the origins of this city, between sea and mountains, marked by invasions and epidemics.

You walk through the historic centre, between Provencal architecture and Haussmannian buildings, with stops in front of the cathedral, fountains and the famous cours Lafayette market.
By heading towards the naval base of Toulon, emblem of French naval power, your guide tells you the story of the floating bagne, mentioned by Victor Hugo in The Miserable.
You also discover tributes to Raimu, a native actor, scattered throughout the city. You admire the modernity of the building at the harbor front, an example of contemporary architecture, and learn more about Pierre Puget, a sculptor originally from Marseille, before closing the visit at the foot of the statue of the Génie de la Navigation, affectionately nicknamed Cuverville by the people of Toulon.