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Giens

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var

Giens - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var
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The inhabitants of the peninsula Giens are called "Arban".

Geographical information

MunicipalityGiens
Postcode83400
Latitude43.0391880 (N 43° 2’ 21”)
Longitude6.1336590 (E 6° 8’ 1”)
PrefectureToulon (29 km, 30 min)
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Porquerolles8.1 km (40 min)
Carqueiranne10.9 km (18 min)
Hyères11.5 km (24 min)
Le Pradet15.4 km (23 min)
La Crau16.8 km (25 min)
La Londe-les-Maures18.8 km (26 min)
La Garde20 km (26 min)
La Farlède22 km (26 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

Photos

Panorama on the tombolo from Colle Noire (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama on the tombolo from Colle Noire (© Jean Espirat)
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Panorama on the beach Almanarre, from the ruins of the old castle (© J.E)
Panorama on the beach Almanarre, from the ruins of the old castle (© J.E)
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Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
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La Tour Fondue, portal view of the old fort (© Jean Espirat)
La Tour Fondue, portal view of the old fort (© Jean Espirat)
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Beach Pesquiers (© J.E)
Beach Pesquiers (© J.E)
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Fort de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
Fort de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
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Beach Pesquiers in July (© J.E)
Beach Pesquiers in July (© J.E)
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Facade of the village (© Jean Espirat)
Facade of the village (© Jean Espirat)
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Fort de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
Fort de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
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Kayak ride
Kayak ride
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Giens
Giens
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Giens
Giens
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Old Fort La Tour Fondue (© J.E)
Old Fort La Tour Fondue (© J.E)
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Cap de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
Cap de la Tour Fondue (© J.E)
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Pancratium maritimum on the dunes (© J.E)
Pancratium maritimum on the dunes (© J.E)
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Trap
Trap
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Beach of the Sheepfold (© Jean Espirat)
Beach of the Sheepfold (© Jean Espirat)
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Beach of the Sheepfold (© Jean Espirat)
Beach of the Sheepfold (© Jean Espirat)
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Almanarre beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
Almanarre beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
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Almanarre beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
Almanarre beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
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La Madrague Beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
La Madrague Beach in late July (© Jean Espirat)
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Nave of the Church of Giens (© Jean Espirat)
Nave of the Church of Giens (© Jean Espirat)
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Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
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Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
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Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
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Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
Port du Niel (© Jean Espirat)
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Old entry threshold in the old town (© Jean Espirat)
Old entry threshold in the old town (© Jean Espirat)
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Flower garden on the terrace of the castle (© J.E)
Flower garden on the terrace of the castle (© J.E)
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Almanarre beach (© Tiloulocation)
Almanarre beach (© Tiloulocation)
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 13°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 14°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Giant paddle board hire and drinks at sunset
Entertainment19 € Hyères (2.1 km)
La Maison du Boomerang, studio and shop
Arts and CraftsFreeHyères (9.1 km)
Electric bike hire on the Var coast
Sports sensations38 € La Londe-les-Maures (13.7 km)
Hybrid boat to the Îles d'Or & Fort of Brégançon
Nature and the great outdoors17 € to 48 € Bormes-les-Mimosas (21 km)
Boat hire for a sea excursion
Nature and the great outdoors85 € to 100 € Le Lavandou (22 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Lake Trapan Tower
HikeEasy2:00Bormes-les-Mimosas (17.9 km)
Grand Gaou Island
HikeEasy1:00Six-Fours-les-Plages (25 km)
Ridge Path
HikeAthletic4:00Cogolin (40 km)
Traditional activities of the Mole Valley
HikeEasy1:00Cogolin (40 km)
Walk around the old village
Village visitEasy45 minCogolin (40 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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