Top Things to do in Var
Top Hotels in Var
- 1. Hostellerie Berard
- 2. Grand Hotel des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. OKKO Hotels Toulon Centre
- 4. Auberge des Salles
- 5. La Bastide du Calalou, BW Signature Collection
- 6. Hostellerie La Farandole
- 7. L'Eautel Toulon
- 8. Hostellerie Berard
- 9. L'Eautel Toulon
- 10. Ibis Budget Toulon Centre
Top 10 Things to do in Var, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Discover the best top things to do in Var, France including Point Sublime - Mont Faron, Telepherique du Mont Faron, Rade de Toulon, Lac de Sainte-Croix, Eglise Saint Nazaire de Sanary-sur-Mer, Plage de Bonporteau, Tour de Sanary, Zoa Parc Animalier et Botanique, Sillans-la-Cascade, Calanque de Port d'Alon.
Restaurants in Var
1. Point Sublime - Mont Faron
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By PDJLD123 - Watford, United Kingdom
I struggled to find any good information on a demanding day hike from the cruise port up to Point Sublime at the top of Mont Faron. I did read that you must not follow Google maps as it leaves you at the end of dead end path looking up at a sheer rock face! So we kind of followed the road and the following notes give you a safe tarmac road based route with a reasonable amount of shade as you wind up the Western side of the mountain. Cars do pass but not in any large numbers. It will get you to the viewing point in about 2.5hrs. We then came down on the cable car (€5 one way) and walked the 35mins back to the cruise port. The whole round trip took us 5.5 hours including a coffee stop (€2 each) at the cafe next to the cable car. Leave the cruise ship, put the “Zenith Omega” into your maps app. I think it’s a conference centre. It’s doesn’t matter how you walk there as it will take you though a tunnel under the railway. Once on the other side of the railway with the Zenith Omega in front of you, turn left and walk to Boulevard Bianchi, which is the start of a steep climbing road that changes name to Boulevard Emile Jacquemin. At the junction with Chenin du Fort Rouge turn right and then it’s all up hill on a one way road (cars going up only) into Route du Faron until you reach the cable car (Telepherique du Mont Faron). Staying on the road, keep walking past this to the zoo and then past that towards the Point Sublime. You will see a path with a barrier and no entry sign (for cars) on the right which you walk along for about 15 mins. The sign says 25 mins which is not true. The viewing point at the cross gives a wide open view of the harbour, the town and the mountain. It’s impressive. Then walk back to the cable car, take it down to the edge of town and it’s a 35 min stroll back to your ship through the old town. Overall 12 miles or 19 km and about 24,500 steps. Enjoy.
2. Telepherique du Mont Faron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,368 reviews
Reviewed By svm1974
The good things first: + taking the Téléphérique is great fun and not very costly (4 adults for approx. 30€, two way tickets) + the mountain offers a great view on Toulon; it is not getting any better + there are nice options to take a short walk + other things to visit: chapelle Notre-Dame, military memorial, panoramic platform, zoo What could be better: - restaurants on top of the mountains are tourist traps; better bring your water and save your money
3. Rade de Toulon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,088 reviews
Reviewed By Karen041151 - Mirfield, United Kingdom
We were in Toulon for the day and this was a must-do trip for us. We bought reduced tickets at the Office de Tourisme and were in place for the trip in very good time. We sat at the front and it was just an excellent. We forgot to ask if there was a commentary in English, but I speak French, so it was not too much of a disadvantage, although there is a lot of technical language used, naturally. It was very exciting seeing all the French Navy boats - especially the aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ and the nuclear submarines in their sheds, along with destroyers and patrol boats. The tour visited all the harbour inlets and was very comprehensive. We were aboard about 75 minutes and I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
4. Lac de Sainte-Croix
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,541 reviews
Reviewed By yshargal - Haifa, Israel
It is a beautiful lake with crystal clear water, beautiful views of the mountains around and so peaceful!
5. Eglise Saint Nazaire de Sanary-sur-Mer
6. Plage de Bonporteau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
The beach of Bonporteau is a small wild and paradisiac beach, nested in the side of the hill. To discover by the path of Bonporteau on the outskirts of the town or by the sea. We can also admire it in height of the trail of Fenouillet. To see absolutely !
Reviewed By Roedig - Stellenbosch, South Africa
There are many beaches in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, this one distinguishes itself because it is between two cliffs which gives it the feeling of a private beach. It is within walking distance of town with a 250 metre steep concrete down hill. The old folks of 70 take a rest when they come back up. The beach is accessible by bicycle as well. It has a public loo as well.
7. Tour de Sanary
8. Zoa Parc Animalier et Botanique
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 644 reviews
Reviewed By Naadodigal - Marseille, France
A great place to spend time with family or friends. Great to see picnic benches everywhere. Happy to see ara and peacocks in free. Animals are maintained properly and clean. Better to take own foods then buying there.
9. Sillans-la-Cascade
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 818 reviews
Reviewed By 524alexj - Guildford, United Kingdom
Waterfall impressive from the Belvedere viewing gallery.....and a beer from La Cascade restaurant on the way back
10. Calanque de Port d'Alon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By matias1711
The calanques of Port D’Alon are spectacular. Great for a house rental and several day stay, the calanques of Port d’Alon offer relaxing summer vibes with refreshing and crystalline water and beautiful sunsets; excellent to spend quality time with friends and family.
