📍 France

VAR: MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT, ISLANDS AND RIVIERA SOUL

Mediterranean light burns golden. Island palms dance in salty breeze. Mimosa petals drift down the slopes. The French Riviera enchants eternally, fully customizable.

≈ 11
Days
219
Km
10
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover Toulon and its harbor, Hyères and its Golden Islands, Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles island and Bormes-les-Mimosas. Var, where Provence meets the Mediterranean.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Toulon

naval harbor coast tradition

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Military port.
2
Mont Faron cable car.
3
National Maritime Museum.
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Activities

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Cours Lafayette market.
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Mourillon beaches.
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Giens peninsula.
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Next stop
Distance: 21.2 km
Travel time: 42min
2
Day

Hyeres

island gateway palm breeze

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Villa Noailles.
2
Olbius-Riquier gardens.
3
Porquerolles Island.
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Activities

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Golden Islands (Porquerolles by ferry).
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Botanical trails.
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Next stop
Distance: 19.1 km
Travel time: 38min
3
Day

Porquerolles

sanctuary island protected paradise

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Fort Sainte-Agathe.
2
Paradise beaches.
3
Perched flower village.
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Activities

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Fort de Brégançon.
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Cabasson Beach.
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Coastal path.
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 25.9 km
Travel time: 52min
4
Day

Bormes Les Mimosas

hillside village mimosa bloom

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Mimosas.
2
Museum of the Annunciation.
3
Place des Lices.
4
Perched medieval village.
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Activities

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Villages of the gulf.
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Ramatuelle.
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Port-Grimaud ("Provençal Venice").
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Next stop
Distance: 35.8 km
Travel time: 1h12
5
Day

Saint Tropez

bohemian riviera artistic soul

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Aqueduct.
2
Villa Aurélienne.
3
Templar church.
4
Museum of Arts and Traditions.
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Activities

→
Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
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Zoological park.
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Nature base.
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Next stop
Distance: 12.5 km
Travel time: 25min
6
Day

Grimaud

hilltop fortress village crown

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Pierre de la Fée Dolmen.
2
Troglodyte village (Most Beautiful Villages).
3
Tufa cliffs.
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Activities

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Estérel Massif.
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Corniche d'Or.
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Next stop
Distance: 32.3 km
Travel time: 1h05
7
Day

Frejus

roman port coastal heritage

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Course.
2
Cathedral.
3
Cloister.
4
Aqueduct.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Green Provence.
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Trans-en-Provence.
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Perched villages.
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Next stop
Distance: 3.5 km
Travel time: 7min
8
Day

Saint Raphael

resort beach riviera pulse

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Templar church.
3
Archaeological museum.
4
Basilica.
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Activities

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Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces.
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Corniche d'Or.
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Beaches.
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 35.7 km
Travel time: 1h11
9
Day

Draguignan

medieval village provençal heart

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Clock Tower.
2
Museum of Arts and Traditions.
3
Pierre de la Fée Dolmen.
🎯

Activities

→
Green Provence.
→
Trans-en-Provence.
→
Perched villages.
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Next stop
Distance: 33 km
Travel time: 1h06
10
Day

Cotignac

wine village cliff dwelling

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Troglodyte village (Most Beautiful Villages).
2
Tufa cliffs.
3
Course.
🎯

Activities

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Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces.
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Vineyards.
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Crafts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in France?

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