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The Top 20 Natural Monuments at the Var

Var’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments at the Var. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Littoral Trail of Cap d'Antibes

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Beautiful hiking trail around the Cap d'Antibes. Varied and almost complete with great sea views and fantastic views
Sturdy footwear is recommended, the small path and the many steps can be partly slippery and over-washed.

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Croix de Provence

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The panorama! on the blue route is unique! The path is mostly stony and rocky, so hiking boots and hiking poles for those with knee problems are recommended. Only the …

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Verdon Gorge

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The Gorges de Verdun are a very popular place of natural beauty in France. You don't need to go in the water to enjoy this pearl. Nearby roads and bridges provide stunning views of the gorge below.

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Lake Sainte-Croix

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The entire middle and lower reaches of the river lie in the Verdon Regional Nature Park. The most scenic section is between the town of Castellane and the Lac de …

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Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier

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Highest road pass in the Bouches du Rhône. Magnificent switchbacks and a breathtaking view to the sea

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Our Lady of Africa

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This statue is 12 m high and was created by the sculptor Fortuné EVANGELISTI. The origin of this idea is the original model, which is located in the Basilica of …

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Gorges du Blavet

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Dug into volcanic rocks, red rhyolite, the gorges offer beautiful geological curiosities such as the Muréron cave, one of the major climbing sites in the Var.
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Ridge Road (Calanques National Park)

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Now closed to car traffic on Sundays from the end of April to the end of September.

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Giens Peninsula

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It was too windy for us to go down the steep steps. The Mistral has whistled quite nicely.

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Tuves Bridge and Cave

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Easy hike, with children, clean places, several santiers possible, clear water

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments at the Var

Littoral Trail of Cap d'Antibes

Croix de Provence

Verdon Gorge

Lake Sainte-Croix

Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier

Our Lady of Africa

Gorges du Blavet

Ridge Road (Calanques National Park)

Giens Peninsula

Tuves Bridge and Cave

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