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Le Plan-de-la-Tour

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var

Small town in the Var, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Le Plan-de-la-Tour takes up to eighty kilometers from Toulon. This charming Provencal village in the heart of the hills is located near some of the most beautiful resorts in the region like Saint Tropez, Grimaud, Ramatuelle or Sainte Maxime.

Very old, the common Le Plan-de-la-Tour has long suffered from isolation, making time to open to the world. Formally established in 1792, it will see later an interesting development, enticing many visitors with the charm of its landscapes and the interest of its heritage.

Authentic and pleasant, this town southeast of France is an ideal place for those seeking calm and gentle.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Plan-de-la-Tour
Postcode83120
Tourism label
Latitude43.3394190 (N 43° 20’ 22”)
Longitude6.5480790 (E 6° 32’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 25m to 540m
Surface area36.80 km²
Population3100 inhabitants
Density84 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulon (79 km, 1:02)
Insee code83094
IntercommunalityCC du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Sainte-Maxime9.2 km (13 min)
La Garde-Freinet11.5 km (20 min)
Grimaud13.8 km (22 min)
Cogolin14.7 km (20 min)
Les Issambres16.4 km (22 min)
Gassin18.3 km (27 min)
Saint-Tropez19.6 km (31 min)
La Croix-Valmer19.7 km (27 min)
Ramatuelle21 km (31 min)
Vidauban23 km (34 min)
Saint-Aygulf23 km (31 min)
Les Mayons24 km (37 min)
La Môle25 km (29 min)
Le Muy25 km (28 min)
Cavalaire-sur-Mer26 km (37 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the late eighteenth century, the church Saint-Martin is no shortage of interest with its bell tower of the early 1920s.

Walking through the town, you can also enjoy the Saint-Pierre de Miramas chapel, the oven, the fountain of the Saint-Martin, the Paulety tower or castle ruins.

Le Plan-de-la-Tour also has an ancient heritage including the oppidum of San Peire and the menhir Neolithic final Prat-Bourdin.

The pride of the town is its architectural classified as an historic monument and designed by the famous artist Niki de Saint-Phalle. It includes a home Nana, Big Clarice, a Witch and The dream of the bird in collaboration with Jean Tinguely and Rainer von Hessen.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The weekly market takes place every Thursday morning.

Organized in July and August, the Festivel in Vines offers a variety of shows and concerts.

Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guided electric bike trek
Sports sensations65 € Saint-Tropez (10.9 km)
Fast-track admission to the archaeological site of Glanum - Saint Rémy de Provence
Culture and education9 € Saint-Tropez (11.9 km)
Water Glisse Passion Aréna Plage water park
Sports sensations30 € to 35 € Roquebrune-sur-Argens (14.2 km)
Parascending
Sports sensations85 € to 200 € La Croix-Valmer (16.8 km)
Buggy ride in the Estérel massif
Sports sensations55 € to 160 € Puget-sur-Argens (16.8 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Walk around the old village
Village visitEasy45 minCogolin (9.8 km)
Botanical Path
HikeEasy30 minCogolin (10.7 km)
Traditional activities of the Mole Valley
HikeEasy1:00Cogolin (10.7 km)
Ridge Path
HikeAthletic4:00Cogolin (11.4 km)
The FIPA of Raybaud
HikeEasy1:40Les Arcs (14.8 km)

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Hotels

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