Phillip's top day trips (and half days)
Sightseeing and nature
Barrage de Malpasset
Surprising calamity tourism, right around the corner!
Views and nature. A worthwhile hike.
- You can start from Maison Forestriere de Malpey at the Col du Testanier already 2/3 of the way up,
- Or for a full gravel/trail walk, from behind St Raphael at the Piste du Forfait parking - in which case you'll need to plot your route with a hiking/outdoor app like Komoot or such!)
- Or along the old Roman Road from AD 241 "Voie Aurelien / , starting on the actual old road behind the grass parking space on the roundabout of Avenue des Hirondelles and the Voie Aurelien roads in Frejus.
22 locals recommend
Mont Vinaigre
Views and nature. A worthwhile hike.
- You can start from Maison Forestriere de Malpey at the Col du Testanier already 2/3 of the way up,
- Or for a full gravel/trail walk, from behind St Raphael at the Piste du Forfait parking - in which case you'll need to plot your route with a hiking/outdoor app like Komoot or such!)
- Or along the old Roman Road from AD 241 "Voie Aurelien / , starting on the actual old road behind the grass parking space on the roundabout of Avenue des Hirondelles and the Voie Aurelien roads in Frejus.
Endless hikes, varied terrain. Views on the trails above Antheor and Le Trayas over the coastline and sea are something else.
Inland, you can find cool river ravines, surprising gumtree forests, as well as natural Provençal microclimates.
266 locals recommend
Massif de l'Esterel
Endless hikes, varied terrain. Views on the trails above Antheor and Le Trayas over the coastline and sea are something else.
Inland, you can find cool river ravines, surprising gumtree forests, as well as natural Provençal microclimates.
CALANQUE D'ANTHÉOR
90 Rte de Saint-BarthélémyRocky coast, crystal clear ocean, scenic bridge, beach
Île Sainte-Marguerite
A peaceful day trip by ferry
A great day trip with amazing views, a cool lake, and natural phenomena. TIP: Plan ahead a few days and BOOK YOUR RENTAL BOAT if you want to cruise up the Gorge. It can get very busy.
874 locals recommend
Verdon Gorge
A great day trip with amazing views, a cool lake, and natural phenomena. TIP: Plan ahead a few days and BOOK YOUR RENTAL BOAT if you want to cruise up the Gorge. It can get very busy.
Valensole Town and vavender fields, a hot ticket in June, July and Early August! Still worth seeing later - but there will be less lavender as it is harvested mid summer.
8 locals recommend
Lavander Field
Valensole Town and vavender fields, a hot ticket in June, July and Early August! Still worth seeing later - but there will be less lavender as it is harvested mid summer.
Pic de l'Ours
Amazing sea and coastal views.
Balcony and archway roads through rugged haute Provence terrain (D6, D3 in ravine to Pont du loup, Aiglun, etc)
22 locals recommend
Gréolières
Balcony and archway roads through rugged haute Provence terrain (D6, D3 in ravine to Pont du loup, Aiglun, etc)
Roussillon
Amazing earth colours, old Bridge, perched village
Arches Antiques
1514 Rte du GargalonUnexpected aqueduct ruin
Parc Aurélien
Aqueduct ruins
Fun
Aqualand Frejus
Camp de l'abbéFun for the family
International Racing Karting
Avenue du 8 Mai 1945Fun and competitive
Castellane
White-ish River rafting, rugged haute Provence scenery
Aérogliss / Paragliding school Upper Verdon
Paragliding over amazing haute Provence scenery
ULM Flying Safari
645 Chem. de la SabliereCoastal joyflights
Club Nautique
813 Bd d'AlgerRent a windsurfer, flying ant, optimist, catamaran, etc
Culture, cities and towns
Saint-Tropez
Classy and classic old town, easily reached by ferry or car
Cannes
Glitzy film festival town
The regions cultural capital, a modern metropolis with a lot happening and a busy beach promenade. Easily accessible by ferry, car or train
511 locals recommend
Nice
The regions cultural capital, a modern metropolis with a lot happening and a busy beach promenade. Easily accessible by ferry, car or train
Saint-Raphaël
The local city center, just down the promenade
Grasse
The Perfume capital of france
Èze
Quaint hilltop village with sea views
Monaco City
Class, coolness, casinos, cars, and much more.
Quaint perched village, bustling with restaurants and souvenirs
299 locals recommend
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Quaint perched village, bustling with restaurants and souvenirs
Ansouis
Perched village
Saint Paul de Vence
Perched village with Hollywood sheen
Wine!
Domaine Rabiega
516 Chemin du Cros d'AimarGreat wine
Château d'Esclans
Renowned rosé wines...
Domaine de L'Estagnol
1426 Rte de la CadièreThis and more bandol vineyards...
Domaine La Tourraque
2444 Chemin de la Bastide BlancheSeaside wines...
Shopping/groceries
Géant Casino
791 Av. de FréjusCasino supermarché
26 Rue du Dr DonnadieuClosest full supermarket. Good selection.