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Draguignan

Pop.: 34.814 h. Surface : 5,375ha Alt.: 308 m

Var Department



On route N555 north of routeN7 and highway A8 (exit Le Muy).


Draguignan - City Map

Once the prefecture of Var, this rapidly developing city is changing from an administrative and military center to a tourist and cultural attraction.

Lovely avenues lined with plane trees surround the old city where one can find ancient houses with sculptured doors and impressive portals.

Strolling about one can stop and admire the city squares each with its own history (Place aux Herbes, Place de l'Oberservance, Place du Cros).

The Tour de l'Horloge, the market place, the ancient chapels and the St. Michel Church should all be seen.

There are many museums to visit, in particular the Musée des Arts et Traditions Provençales which has an extensive exhibit of traditional crafts and materials.




Historic sites to see, excursions :

Museums, the Promenade de la Fee which features a dolmen
(1km. on the road to Comps).



Lodging :

Hotels
Guest Houses
Holiday Houses for rent

Activities :

Musical entertainment in the summer,
various festivals (Draguifolies)and fairs (the olive fair).

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Cities and Villages Around :

Flayosc (4 km), Trans en Provence (5 km),
Figuanières (11 km) and Châteaudouble (10 km).


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