Street in Bormes les Mimosas
Street in Bormes les Mimosas
Street in Bormes les Mimosas

The most beautiful villages .

Between Provence and the French Riviera, the Var contains beautiful, authentic Provençal villages. Whether they are on the hillside, perched on a rocky outcrop, huddled against a cliff or tucked away amongst the vineyards and olive groves, the villages of the Var exude charm and easy living. Let us guide you as you explore the most beautiful villages that the Var has to offer!

The must-see .

Vue de la ville de Bormes les Mimosas
Bormes-les-Mimosas
This picturesque hillside village is one of the most beautiful 'Villages Fleuris' in France. Inundated with golden mimosa blossoms in February, it is covered in flowers during spring. Its coastline is home to beautiful beaches and the famous Brégançon fort.
Paysage de Cotignac
Cotignac – the Provençal way of living
Tucked away at the foot of an impressive tuff boulder, whose caves have been used as refuges, Cotignac is an authentic and lively Provençal village: crafts, markets, local produce, a glorious summer and a fantastic theatre and cinema festival...
View over the Bay of Saint Tropez from Gassin
Gassin – the look-out over the Gulf of St Tropez
Certified as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France', overlooking a landscape of vineyards and forests, Gassin has stunning views over the Mediterranran, the Maures Massif and the Saint Tropez peninsula. A beautiful, picturesque village.
Champs de coquelicots
Le Castellet and La Cadière d’Azur – eternally opposed
Perched on their hills, overlooking the famous Bandol vineyard, they may lie opposite each other, but have never been enemies. The ramparts, streets, churches and chapels of these authentic Medieval villages each have a thousands stories to tell.
Paysage de Seillans
Seillans – a charming Provençal hilltop village
Certified as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France', Seillans is a particularly charming village that has kept the soul of the Provençal hilltop villages. Its terraced houses, inconceivably interlaced with cobbled streets, shaded squares, craftspeople and artists make it a charming place to visit.
La Pouncho district - Saint Tropez
Saint-Tropez out of season – charm and easy living
Once the gawkers, the celebrities, the rhinestones, the glitz, the traffic jams and the crowds have all faded away, Saint Tropez out-of-season shows a completely different side! Take advantage of this opportunity to re-discover a charming village with colourful streets, cradled by the sea.
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Traditional villages .

You will fall in love with many more of our villages: whether they proudly bear the label ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’, or the more modest ‘Villages de Caractère du Var’, they recount the history of the Var. From narrow alleyways to picturesque streets, from finely wrought belfries to gurgling fountains, in the shadow of their castles or surrounded by ramparts, they provide unforgettable visits and walks that step outside of time…

In total, the Var contains at least 14 ‘Villages de Caractère du Var’ and 4 ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’.

See website: Villages de Caractère du Var

See website: Plus Beaux Villages de France