The Var department offers one of the most diverse landscapes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Within a short drive, you can move from glamorous Riviera resorts like Saint-Tropez, Bandol, and Sanary-sur-Mer to quiet mountain villages, vineyards, and dramatic natural landscapes.

Along the coast, the Var reveals a spectacular stretch of the Côte d’Azur, with sandy beaches, rocky coves, and the red cliffs of the Massif de l’Esterel near Fréjus. Offshore lie the beautiful Îles d’Hyères: Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Île du Levant, famous for crystal-clear water, nature reserves, and scenic cycling routes.

Further inland, the landscape becomes wilder. Forested hills, limestone gorges, and Provençal villages dominate the Haut Var, while the spectacular Gorges du Verdon offer some of the best hiking, kayaking, and viewpoints in southern France.

The region also produces some of the best Côtes de Provence wines, with vineyards stretching across the countryside. Historic towns such as Toulon, the departmental capital and home to the French Mediterranean fleet, reveal another side of the Var with museums, markets, and a lively harbor.

Whether you’re looking for Mediterranean beaches, scenic coastal drives, hilltop villages, or outdoor adventures, the Var and the Îles d’Hyères provide an ideal gateway to explore Provence and the French Riviera.